Portfolio and Finance Manager (Bristol/Malmesbury)

Our client is a Singapore-based multinational technology company that designs and manufactures household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, hand dryers, bladeless fans, heaters, hair dryers, and lights. They are focused on solving problems using their technology and ingenuity. It employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while they are growing fast, they want to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing their products as well as how they work, how they sell, and how they support their owners. They constantly drive empowerment, development, and equality in an inclusive environment for their people around the world.

We are seeking a Portfolio and Finance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for improving the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of project and program delivery. You will work closely with the PMO Team to build on best practices and combine standard methodologies to run a world-class delivery machine tailored to our startup mindset.

As the Portfolio and Finance Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining project management standards, processes, templates, and procedures. You will also support the project/programme managers in maintaining and reporting project finances and ensure the completeness and regular maintenance of project plans.

To be successful in this role, you should have 5-7 years of experience supporting project delivery, ideally in a digital industry/area of delivery. You should have a thorough understanding of project management fundamentals and business management systems and be proficient in project management methods, principles, techniques, and tools. Additionally, you should have a proven understanding of financial management within a program/project/DevOps delivery capability.

Other requirements for this role include strong working knowledge of project tools such as MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence, as well as excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You should be capable of working with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, and have strong presentation, training, and client-facing skills. You should also be self-motivated, proactive, and have a high level of attention to detail.

We offer a range of benefits including a performance-related bonus, company-paid life assurance, discounts on our products, a competitive pension scheme, and the ability to purchase additional holidays. You will also have access to on-site parking, free coffee and tea, a free lunch, and other lifestyle benefits.