Apptio Administrator

W2 or Self Inc Only / No C2C | No Corp to Corp

Our direct client is seeking an Apptio Administrator to handle Platform Configuration and Administration.

The ideal candidate will support the Apptio suite of applications, data governance, reporting, and dash-boarding needs across various service owners and cost centers. This position requires problem-solving skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to identify automation opportunities and other process simplifications. The role also requires the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include:

Apptio Platform Configuration and Administration

• Implement, configure, and administer the Apptio modules, including Cost Transparency, Planning, and TargetProcess.
• Serve as a liaison between IT, Finance, and Apptio SMEs to ensure models are accurate, scalable, and aligned with business goals.
• Maintain cost allocation logic, service hierarchies, and associated metadata to support the Bill of IT.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, workflow management, and enhanced user testing.

Data Integrity and Financial Modeling

• Extract, validate, and integrate data from systems such as general ledger, ITSM, and cloud platforms to support Apptio models.
• Develop monthly variance and trend analysis using Apptio for use by stakeholders.
• Ensure that service costing and chargeback models align with financial best practices and IT service delivery frameworks.

Operational Reporting & Metrics

• Build and enhance dashboards within Apptio to communicate cost drivers, KPIs, and service consumption metrics.
• Maintain data dictionaries, service catalogs, and IT cost transparency models critical to delivering the Bill of IT.

Required Skills:

• Experience in IT financial management, technology business management, finops, data analytics, cost accounting, or systems support roles.
• Hands-on experience with Apptio, including any combination of Cost Transparency, Planning, or TargetProcess modules.
• Understanding of IT service costing, cost allocation, and financial modeling concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel, data integration, and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems
• Ability to work with large data sets across disparate sources (e.g., GL, HR, cloud, on-prem IT).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical and financial concepts to both IT and business stakeholders.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing priorities across multiple projects.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information systems, data/business analytics, or a related field.