IT FP&A Manager(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Qualified accountant or working towards qualification
• 5-7 years' IT finance experience
• Experience establishing IT budgeting processes
• Experience managing complex IT budgets
• Understanding of IT cost structures
• Experience with cost modelling methodologies
• Ability to influence in matrix organisations
• Background in fast-paced environments
• Experience in complex industries
• Knowledge of cloud economics and FinOps
• Familiarity with IT service management frameworks
• Exposure to consulting or transformation projects
• Experience implementing EPM/planning systems
• Experience managing teams or cross-functional projects

Tasks

• Manage financial operations for the IT function
• Partner with IT leadership to translate technical strategies into financial plans
• Align IT financial management with corporate FP&A standards
• Implement quarterly rolling forecast cycles for all IT cost categories
• Ensure less than 5% variance between forecasts and actuals
• Coordinate annual bottom-up budgeting exercises for IT
• Challenge historical spend patterns and drive cost justification
• Maintain detailed budget models with granular cost tracking
• Produce variance analysis reports with commentary on drivers and recommendations
• Develop multi-year financial plans for IT strategy and transformation
• Define and maintain a clear IT cost taxonomy
• Design and maintain IT cost allocation methodologies for business units
• Execute monthly IT allocation runs and reconcile chargeback models
• Produce management reporting packs for IT costs by function and region
• Help profit center owners understand allocated IT charges and drivers
• Own the end-to-end IT budgeting and forecasting calendar
• Establish budget submission templates and approval workflows
• Enforce data quality standards for IT budget holders
• Maintain the IT cost hierarchy and chart of accounts
• Implement controls to prevent budget overruns and ensure compliance
• Ensure robust financial governance for all IT spending decisions
• Track project budgets versus actuals at a granular level
• Report project financial status to IT PMO and leadership
• Create metrics to monitor large project ROI and benefits realization
• Validate business cases post-delivery to confirm value
• Support business case development for major IT investments
• Track capitalization and amortization of IT assets
• Maintain high IT budget holder satisfaction regarding process efficiency

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