Financial Technology Manager

Note: This role is on W2 Basis only!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Department Financials
• Partner with the executive leadership team to define and implement financial goals for the IT department.
• Establish and embed financial best practices within the department s operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the annual business plan and fourth-quarter forecast by translating business initiatives and consumption trends into projected technology cost impacts.
• Monitor and manage monthly financial performance, including detailed analysis of Run vs. Transform the Business spending using the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework.
• Respond to ad hoc requests to support the strategic goals of the executive leadership team.
• Financial Data Analysis and Training
• Maintain and apply in-depth knowledge of accounting systems and data reporting tools to support accurate and actionable financial analysis.
• Promote a culture of financial accountability and TBM literacy by equipping service owners and product managers with the knowledge to interpret unit rates, total application costs, and optimization opportunities.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses and develop cost models to support data-driven decision-making.
• Fulfill reporting requirements in coordination with accounting and other corporate groups.
• Deliver presentations on financial trends and provide conceptual training to various departmental audiences.
• Corporate Financial Reporting
• Serve as the primary liaison to the corporate reporting team, ensuring alignment on financial reporting and overhead results.
• Provide expert guidance on forecasting for key initiatives and material financial matters within the IT department.
• Share best practices and innovations developed within IT Finance with the broader corporate reporting community.
• Mentor and support the development of corporate support professionals.
• Technology Cost Transparency and Chargebacks
• Drive technology cost transparency by ensuring chargeback rates reflect forecasted consumption, cost structures, and desired behavioral outcomes.
• Build and maintain partnerships across the enterprise to enhance understanding and use of chargeback data in decision-making processes.
• Advocate for fairness and transparency in cost recovery, ensuring technology chargebacks are consistent, defensible, and aligned with business value.

Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting; Finance or other similar discipline from accredited program. and 8 years related professional experience Required (11 years preferred)
• Additional credit may be given for public accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Must be expert in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Power BI. (preferred)