Job Description

This role ensures that funding aligns with strategic goals, drives consistent project management practices in Finance, prioritizes high-impact initiatives, manages risks proactively, and fosters transparent communication with leadership to support the Finance Business Unit's objectives.
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with majors in Finance, Project Management
• Master's Degree in a business-related field.
• Advantageous Qualification : PEMBOK/PRINCE 2/ Waterfall/ Agile PM qualification
• EXPERIENCE
• Project Management Expertise (7 years):

Proven experience leading complex financial projects, implementing FPMO methodologies, managing budgets, resources, and risks, with a strong track record of on-time, on-budget delivery using modern project management tools. * Financial Acumen (5 years):
Solid financial acumen with experience in analysis, regulatory compliance, and data-driven insights. Familiar with FPMO environments and adept at using analytics to enhance financial project outcomes. * Leadership Experience (5 years):
Skilled in leading high-performing FPMO teams, with strengths in coaching, stakeholder engagement, communication, and driving change initiatives across the organization.
Primary Duties

• Aligning the Finance PMO's vision with the organization's overarching goals

Ensuring that financial projects align with strategic goals and turn long-term objectives into actionable FPMO plans. * Architecting and implementing FPMO frameworks that optimize project delivery across the FBU:
The FPMO Head establishes frameworks that standardize project management, promoting consistency, efficiency, and successful project delivery across the Finance Business Unit. * Prioritizing high-impact financial programs with a keen eye for maximizing return on investment and driving strategic value:
The FPMO Head prioritizes financial projects based on ROI and strategic alignment, ensuring focus on high-value initiatives. * Proactively mitigating potential risks through robust risk management strategies:
The FPMO Head proactively manages risks to keep financial projects on track and ensure successful outcomes. * Cultivating clear and consistent communication channels with senior leadership:
The FPMO Head keeps senior leadership informed to ensure alignment on progress, challenges, and strategic decisions ensuring alignment to financial objectives. * Championing continuous improvement within the Finance PMO:
The FPMO Head drives innovation by adopting best practices and technologies to enhance project delivery and FPMO performance to leverage leading-edge technologies to optimize project delivery and continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the FPMO. * Data-Driven Decision Making:
Oversees data scientists to enable informed decisions, manage risks, and improve FPMO processes through data analytics.
Knowledge
Project Management Knowledge:

• Project Management Methodologies
• Understanding the different phases of a project life cycle
• Project Budgeting & Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Project Management tools and technologies

Financial Knowledge

• Financial Accounting Principles
• Financial Analysis Techniques
• Financial Regulations

Data Analysis Knowledge

• Data Analysis Concepts
• Data driven decision making

Leadership Knowledge

• Leadership Styles
• Team Building & Development
• Change Management
• Communication Skills

Skills
Technical Skills

• Project Management Expertise
• Financial Acumen
• Data Analysis Skills

Soft Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Delegation and Empowerment
• Time Management and Organisational skills

Attitude

• Strategic Thinking
• Results-Driven
• Proactive Risk Management
• Innovative Mindset
• Collaboration & Influence
• Accountability and Ownership
• Adaptability
• Resilience under pressure
• Ethical Judgement
• Empowering Leadership

Skills Required