Tech Spend & Cost Optimization Analyst

Etihad Airways Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Financial Analyst for Technology Supplier Cost Management to support IT spend analysis, budgeting, and business case development across the technology portfolio.

You will build financial models (ROI, TCO, NPV), run forecasts, prepare executive reports, and collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Technology teams to optimize costs and maximize value from technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, IT, or engineering.
• 5+ years in Technology Finance, FP&A, Vendor Management, or related disciplines.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technology spend across software, cloud, infrastructure, telecoms, managed services, and professional services.
• Prepare budget, forecast, and variance reports to support financial planning and governance.
• Build financial models and business cases, including ROI, TCO, NPV, IRR, and payback analysis.
• Support supplier reviews, contract renewals, commercial negotiations, and vendor performance tracking.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and track savings realization across technology investments.
• Develop dashboards and management reports highlighting spend trends, supplier performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Technology teams on sourcing and investment decisions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/IT/Engineering

MBA, CFA, CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Etihad Airways Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Financial Analyst for Technology Supplier Cost Management to support IT spend analysis, budgeting, and business case development across the technology portfolio.

You will build financial models (ROI, TCO, NPV), run forecasts, prepare executive reports, and collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Technology teams to optimize costs and maximize value from technology investments.