Tesco Bank Finance PMO

Position: Tesco Bank Finance PMO

Location: Glasgow

Duration: 6 months Temporary Contract

PAYE Only

Tesco Bank is part of Barclays. All contingent opportunities are managed by Randstad in partnership with Barclays. 

Overall purpose of the role

You will be joining the PMO team for the internal project, which is an integration programme operating as a workstream within integrated credit risk. The core purpose of this role is to support project finances and resourcing, specifically responsible for managing how resources are reflected within Project & Portfolio Management system Navigator, which is the main tool used to manage and track the time of resources charged to the project.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the PMO lead and the broader team by managing the financial tracking of the programme

• Reviewing project charges on a monthly basis to determine billing to the project, verifying, and conducting follow-ups on any discrepancies

• Analyzing month-on-month variants to compare financial forecasts and focus areas against the actual figures that come through

• Referencing the PPM system Navigator to ensure correct resource allocation, and identifying where individuals should be aligned if they are incorrectly assigned to the project

Key Skills

• Project Finance Experience: Proven experience dealing with project finances, including a strong understanding of costs, forecasts, and monthly finance packs

• System Knowledge: Experience using the PPM system Navigator, within Barclays is highly desired, along with a bonus for having handled project finances at Barclays. Exposure to similar project management tools such as Teamplayed or Kiplot will also be considered

• Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including ability to create PIVOT tables and review data

• Mindset & Approach: An inquisitive self-starter who is comfortable asking questions, understanding processes, and working outside their comfort zone.

• Problem Solving: A logical thinker who can break down problems and figure out how to effectively embed themselves into existing processes.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

Values 

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals.

Onsite

Colleagues who perform ‘onsite’ roles will spend four or five days a week working onsite, depending on the requirements of their role and business area.  Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.  Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business. 

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay (after eight weeks on assignment). You can discuss any special holiday requests, for weddings, graduations or other significant occasions during this initial period with your team leader. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.