VP Finance Technology Projects Team Lead

VP Finance Technology Project Lead London | 3 days per week in the office (hybrid) Are you a technology delivery leader who's ready to take ownership of a major change programme at the heart of a global banking group's Finance function? This is a rare chance to step into a Vice President role leading a team of around 20 on-shore and off-shore technologists, driving strategy, design and delivery of critical accounting and financial reporting technology across a complex, multi-entity international bank.You'll sit at the intersection of Finance and Technology, translating high-stakes regulatory and business requirements into robust, scalable solutions, while working directly with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT and the wider global organisation. If you want genuine influence, a sizeable team to lead, and a portfolio that spans General Ledger, regulatory reporting and financial control, this is a standout next step.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine, plan and deliver technology projects across General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Financial Control, Tax, Financial Planning, Procurement, ESG and regulatory reporting (e.g. COREP, FINREP, NSFR), using Agile or Waterfall as appropriate.Own the Accounting Technology roadmap alongside Finance and IT leadership, prioritising initiatives by business value, risk and regulatory deadline.Act as the key interface between senior Finance stakeholders (CFO, Financial Control, Tax, Treasury) and IT delivery teams, translating complex financial requirements into clear technical specifications.Lead and develop a team of circa 20 on-shore and off-shore technologists, and manage relationships with third-party software and implementation partners.Guide the architecture and design of accounting solutions, focusing on scalability, control integrity (SOX) and data quality/lineage from trade capture through to the GL and reporting layers, including cloud platforms and reporting/analytics tools.Ensure all solutions meet internal risk frameworks and external regulatory requirements (e.g. SOX, Basel 3, PRA/FSCS), embedding strong security and data privacy controls, and lead technology remediation arising from audit or compliance findings.What You'll BringMinimum 8 years in IT project delivery, including at least 4 years focused on Finance/Accounting Technology within an investment bank or major financial services institution.Practical understanding of how the P&L and Balance Sheet are produced, and of the month-end close process.Deep functional and technical knowledge of a modern General Ledger platform (e.g. Oracle, SAP, Workday) or industry-specific solutions such as OFSAA, Aptitude or Financial Accounting Hub.A proven track record leading complex, cross-functional technical delivery on significant, regulated-environment projects, with strong stakeholder communication skills and the cultural sensitivity to work across a global organisation.Solid grasp of system integration patterns (flat files, APIs, MQ messaging), data warehousing/reporting concepts and SDLC tooling.A degree in Computer Science, Finance, Engineering or a related field; a project certification (PMP, Prince2 or Agile Scrum Master) is highly desirable, as is prior accounting exposure or familiarity with IFRS/UK GAAP/J-GAAP standards.If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more about this exclusive opportunity, or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Finance Technology Project Manager, Finance Change Manager, Technology Delivery Lead, Accounting Technology Lead, IT Programme Manager (Finance), Finance Systems Project Manager, GL Technology Lead, Financial Systems Delivery Manager, Business Analyst/PM (Finance Technology), VP Technology (Finance), Financial Control Technology Lead, Regulatory Reporting Technology Lead; Oracle Fusion Financials, SAP FI/CO, Workday Financials, OFSAA, Aptitude Accounting Hub, Financial Accounting Hub (FAH), COREP/FINREP/NSFR reporting, SOX controls, Basel 3, General Ledger implementation, Power BI/OTBI, OCI/Azure, SQL/PL-SQL, Informatica/ETL, IBM MQ WebSphere, Control-M, JIRA/ServiceNow.