Finance Analyst - IT

Techtronic Industries (TTI); Thatcham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive end‑to‑end IT financial governance across EMEA. The role partners with Technology leadership to ensure disciplined, optimised IT spend and strong cost ownership, forecasting, and value tracking.

You will build cost models, enable cost transparency, and support investment decisions with detailed financial insight. Strong collaboration with Finance and IT teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Financial Controlling or Finance Business Partnering.
• Proven ability to manage and optimise IT spend at scale.
• Strong understanding of IT cost structures (cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, vendors).
• Hands‑on experience with FinOps and cost optimisation frameworks.
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Experience partnering with senior Technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own governance of IT spend across software/SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, vendors and labour.
• Drive cost visibility, tracking, and optimisation across cloud and SaaS.
• Lead IT budget planning with Technology leadership and deliver monthly forecasts.
• Develop a multi‑dimensional IT cost model and provide insight‑driven reporting.
• Coach Technology leaders on cost structures, budgeting and forecasting.
• Support and challenge investment decisions with clear cost visibility.

Skills

IT cost management

FinOps

Financial modelling

Stakeholder partnering

Forecasting & planning

Cost transparency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, and floorcare & cleaning products. Our focus is on end-users that range from professionals in the industrial, construction and infrastructure sectors to DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. TTI's powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE®, RYOBI®, AEG® – recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and innovative product platforms of superior quality.

The company maintains a global manufacturing and product development footprint, with record world-wide sales of approximately US$15.2 billion and around 50,000 employees in 2026. Hiring exceptional people is a top focus at TTI. This drives a high-performance culture across all levels of our organization and helps to achieve our vision of being number one in the industries we serve. Our unique high-speed decision-making process supports our acute focus on developing superior products and meeting high customer expectations. We view our winning culture as a competitive advantage that powers our growth.

This role drives end-to-end financial governance, transparency, and optimisation of IT spend across EMEA. Acting as a strategic partner to Technology leadership, the Financial Analyst ensures IT investments are well-managed, financially disciplined, optimised through FinOps practices, and clearly linked to business value.

A key objective is to elevate financial maturity within IT, embedding strong cost ownership, forecasting discipline, and optimisation behaviours.

Key Stakeholders

Reporting to the Finance Director (Operations), you will partner closely with the VP of Technology & Business Process and serve as a core member of the IT leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Financial Governance & Control

• Own governance of all IT spend across software/SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, vendors, and labour
• Implement robust financial controls and consistent cost classification (e.g. run/change/transform)
• Ensure alignment with accounting standards through Finance partnership

2. IT Cost Optimisation

• Drive best practices across cloud, SaaS, and infrastructure (cost visibility, tracking, optimisation)
• Identify and deliver optimisation opportunities (vendor consolidation, contract optimisation, reducing inefficiencies)
• Enable cost allocation to services, products, and business units

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead IT budget planning with Technology leadership
• Deliver monthly tracking, forecasts, variance analysis, and scenario modelling
• Ensure clear linkage between IT investments and financial outcomes

4. Spend Transparency & Insight

• Develop a multi‑dimensional IT cost model (ownership, spend type, platforms, vendors, business drivers)
• Provide insight‑driven reporting to Technology and Finance leadership
• Highlight cost drivers, risks, and optimisation opportunities

5. Financial Capability Building

• Coach Technology leaders on cost structures, budgeting, and forecasting
• Promote cost ownership and financial accountability
• Implement standard frameworks (classification, budget ownership, optimisation playbooks)

6. Business Partnering & Investment Governance

• Act as a trusted advisor to Technology leadership
• Support and challenge investment decisions and business cases
• Ensure investments have clear cost visibility and defined value tracking

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in Financial Controlling or Finance Business Partnering
• Proven ability to manage and optimise IT spend at scale
• Strong understanding of IT cost structures (cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, vendors)
• Hands‑on experience with FinOps and cost optimisation frameworks
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Experience partnering with senior Technology stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen with a structured, analytical approach to problem‑solving
• Ability to translate financial data into clear operational insights
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Process‑driven with a focus on improving financial discipline and efficiency
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross‑functional, multicultural environments

Desirable

• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA
• Understanding of IT operating models and delivery structures
• Experience building cost transparency frameworks in complex organisations

At TTI, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and impact – we'd love to hear from you.

Visit https://www.ttigroup.com to find out more about us.