Vice President, Finance Technology Projects Team Lead

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This role forms part of Corporate Technology operating with the Project Office and be responsible for managing teams of on-shore and off-shore technologists servicing the long term change programme across the Finance portfolio covering accounting, general ledger and financial reporting requirements across the MUFG Bank EMEA and MUS Securities International region.

Approx. 20 direct reports. Team leader on Finance Technology projects, working across multiple projects leading both on-shore and off-shore managed service consultants.

The Finance Technology Project Lead will serve as a technology delivery partner for the Finance division within MUFG Bank EMEA, MUFG Securities, Mitsubishi Bank Europe divisions. This critical role involves leading strategy, design, and execution of major accounting and financial reporting technology initiatives, ensuring successful implementation, robust controls, and alignment with global and local requirements (UK/Japanese regulatory mandates). The successful candidate will navigate complex global stakeholder environments, partnering with Finance, Technology and several other groups across the MUFG network.

• 1. Project Strategy and Delivery
  • Define, plan, and execute technology projects related to General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Financial Control, Tax, Financial Planning, Purchasing & Procurement, ESG and other regulatory reporting obligations (e.g. COREP, FINREP, NSFR).
  • Collaborate with Finance stakeholders and IT leadership to define and maintain the Accounting Technology roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on business value, risk reduction, and regulatory deadlines.
  • Apply structured project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum or Waterfall where appropriate) to ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and meets specified functional and non-functional requirements.
• 2. Stakeholder and Relationship Management
  • Act as the dedicated interface between the Finance Department (CFO, Financial Control, Tax, Treasury) and the core IT delivery teams. Translate complex financial requirements into clear technical specifications.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with project team members and decision-makers underpinned with MUFG values such as innovate & simplify, people focussed, listen-up speak-up, client centric and own & execute.
  • Oversee relationships and delivery quality for third-party software vendors and implementation partners utilized for Finance systems.
• 3. Technical Leadership and Architecture
  • Guide the architecture and design of new or enhanced accounting solutions, ensuring scalability, stability, and control integrity (SOX compliance awareness).
  • Focus on the quality and lineage of financial data flows, from trade capture systems through to the General Ledger and reporting layers. Experience with cloud-based financial platforms (e.g, OCI, Azure) and data analytics tools (e.g., OTBI, Power BI) for finance reporting.
  • Work closely with Business Analysts and SMEs and perform thorough review of Business Requirements.
  • Produce high quality documentation such as Technical Designs understanding functional, logical and physical architecture. Be comfortable with detail, helping to document or review specifications, operational readiness plans, test strategies, security questionnaires etc.
• 4. Risk and Compliance
  • Ensure all new and existing accounting technology solutions adhere strictly to internal risk frameworks, operational security policies, and external financial regulations (e.g., SoX, Basel 3, PRA/FSCS requirements).
  • Maintain security and data privacy controls and embed this in key design decisions. Understand concepts such as privileged accounts, password vaults, encryption standards etc.
  • Design solutions with a risk based approach and ensuring robust financial controls are factored into new or changing IT or business landscape.
  • Lead technology remediation efforts identified by internal audit or compliance functions related to financial data and systems.

• Financial Services Expertise: Minimum 8 years of experience in IT project delivery, with at least 4 years focused specifically on Finance or Accounting Technology within an Investment Bank or major Financial Services institution.
• Financial Operations: Have a practical understanding on how P&L and Balance Sheet are produced. The typical activities Finance perform around month-end and how the month-end close process concludes.
• Accounting System Knowledge: Deep functional and technical knowledge of core accounting systems, including a modern General Ledger (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday) or similar industry-specific GL platforms. Have experience with banking accounting products such as OFSAA, Aptitude, Financial Accounting Hub solutions.
• Project Leadership: Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex, cross-functional technical delivery on projects with significant investment budgets in a regulated environment.
• Communication & Cultural Acumen: Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated experience working effectively within a global organization, specifically exhibiting strong cultural sensitivity and proficiency in engaging with senior leadership, Japanese management and technical teams.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of system integration patterns (Flat Files, APIs, MQ messaging), data warehousing & reporting concepts, along with SDLC tooling.
• A professional certification (e.g., PMP, Prince2, or Agile Scrum Master) is highly desirable.

• Accounting experience desirable although not essential. Conceptual understanding of IFRS 9, IFRS 17, and accounting standards (such as IFRS, UK GAAP, J-GAAP) also desirable.

• Proven track record of leading technology teams into successful project delivery with an exceptional understanding of PDLC and the key stages/phases of a project.
• Must have a good understanding of technology used in Finance and experience working with key financial functions such as management of a General Ledger, Financial reporting (balance sheet, P&L, Income statement), revenue and expense management, reconciliation and controls.
• Have worked for a large global organisation with multiple entities, multiple currencies, multiple reporting calendars, within a project function and understand the importance of working towards project milestones.
• Be familiar with presenting at Architectural Review Boards, ensuring detailed IT solutions can be expressed in a summarised, simplified way which focuses on key architecture points.
• Possess vertical within the financial services sector and have a broad understanding of the wider finance industry and economy, showing an appreciation of regulations such as BCBS239, eInvoicing, Basel 3.1 etc.
• A robust understanding of Finance’s accounting reporting requirements including month end reporting on trial balance, tax filings, balance sheet disclosures plus year-end P&L management.