Manager, IT Finance

Requirements

• Serve as the dedicated finance partner to the IT function, embedded within FP&A
• Build and own the IT annual spend budget, incorporating labor, software, systems, and third-party development
• Develop and maintain a deep set of KPIs and cost drivers to support the 'P x Q' structure of project estimates
• Enable tracking and accountability of IT development projects through metric-driven modeling
• Evaluate and challenge investment proposals; support capital approval processes with robust financial justification
• Partner with IT leaders to cost out scrum teams and development initiatives
• Conduct monthly variance analyses and scenario planning tied to major IT programs
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and department leaders to improve cost transparency, cost allocation logic, and spend governance
• Interface with the capital committee and executive leadership on IT budget strategy and oversight
• Create and deliver presentations (charts/graphs/tables) for the Senior Leadership Team and other stakeholders, highlighting drivers, implications, and recommended actions
• Leverage and enhance tools (Cognos, Oracle ERP, Excel, and/or SQL where applicable) to automate reporting, streamline processes, and reduce manual effort