A global financial services organisation is currently seeking a Senior Portfolio and Governance Lead to support a large multi-year transformation programme. This role will be overseeing financial governance, strategic planning, and C-suite engagement for a £100m+, five-year cloud migration programme. It requires someone highly analytical, detail-driven, and comfortable shaping strategy, rather than supporting delivery.Job Details:Start date: ASAPDuration: Initial 12-month contractRate: £800pd-£900pd Inside IR35 via UmbrellaLocation: LondonHybrid: 3 days in the officeKey Requirements:Experience operating at Senior Portfolio/Head of PMO level, with strong portfolio governance and oversight capability across large, complex organisations.Strong analytical background, comfortable working with large datasets, financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning for programmes exceeding £100m.Ability to write high-quality business cases, business plans, strategic recommendations, and guidance artefacts for executive decision-making.Experienced in advising on big-picture strategy, consulting on solution options, and shaping programme direction without being responsible for delivery.Proven capability engaging C-level stakeholders, including preparing governance packs, steering materials, and executive-ready insights.Strong grounding in detail, able to interrogate financials, identify discrepancies, challenge assumptions, and drive clarity.Advanced proficiency with Exce