Planning Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation is seeking a Systems Planning Coordinator to support IT planning and financial governance. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract based onsite in London, transitioning to a permanent role. Ideal candidates should have strong project governance, demand planning skills, and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum with all commute expenses covered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Full expense coverage for travel

Clear pathway to permanent employment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in demand planning, project governance, and budget tracking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Prior experience in a similar role, ideally in IT or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT investment planning activities across regional and global stakeholders.
• Support technology initiative implementations and maintain alignment with strategic priorities.
• Track and report project portfolio status with a focus on financial governance.

Skills

Demand planning

Project governance

Budget tracking

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Systems Planning Coordinator

Location: City of London (Onsite with Client – Zone 1)

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – With View to Permanent

Salary: £40,000 Basic per Annum

Additional Info: All commute costs fully expensed

About the Role

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Systems Planning Coordinator to join a global organisation supporting IT planning, governance, and financial tracking across regional operations. Based onsite with a high-profile customer in London’s Zone 1, this role is ideal for someone highly organised, analytical, and ready to make an impact within a multinational business environment.

This 6-month fixed-term role is designed to transition into a permanent position, offering long-term stability and growth within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT investment planning activities across regional and global stakeholders.
• Support technology initiative implementations and maintain alignment with strategic priorities.
• Administer and improve planning tools and workflows (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Track and report project portfolio status with a focus on financial governance and investment budgets.
• Collaborate with Finance, Business Engagement teams, and Project Managers to ensure planning accuracy.
• Maintain databases and dashboards to support senior management reporting and decision making.
• Assist with timesheet tracking and ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Attend regular planning and reporting meetings; occasional travel may be required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrable experience in demand planning, project governance, and budget tracking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Experience with planning tools and systems (e.g., ServiceNow) beneficial.
• Basic understanding of IT systems or environments .
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and analytical thinking.

Background & Experience:

• Prior experience in a similar role, ideally in IT or financial services.
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
• Japanese skills are a plus (not essential).

Personal Attributes:

• Clear and confident communicator.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and accountable.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional overtime when necessary.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary of £40,000 per annum.
• 6-month FTC with clear pathway to permanent employment.
• All travel to and from the customer site in Zone 1 fully expensed.
• Exposure to international stakeholders and large-scale IT initiatives.
• Opportunity to build a career in a well-established global organisation.