Practice Finance Leader - Cloud & Security

The Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in Greater London is seeking a Finance Leader to manage P&L for their Cloud and Security practice. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of finance experience in IT services, strong P&L management, and the ability to influence strategic decision-making. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to lead a team while driving revenue growth and margin improvement. Join a diverse workforce committed to responsible innovation and making a positive impact on society.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience in IT Services, Consulting, or Technology.
• Strong experience in P&L management and business partnering.
• Proven track record supporting large-scale deals.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end P&L for the Cloud and Security practice.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly and quarterly forecasts.

Skills

Deep understanding of IT services economics

Strong financial modeling

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & P&L Ownership

• Own and manage the end-to-end P&L for the Cloud and Security practice
• Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization
• Monitor key financial KPIs (GM, OM, utilization, realization, backlog, revenue leakage)
• Provide financial insight to support strategic and operational decisions

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning
• Partner with practice leadership on growth plans, investments, and headcount planning
• Ensure forecast accuracy and proactive risk/opportunity identification

Pricing, Deals & Commercial Governance

• Act as the finance lead for large deals, renewals, and transformations
• Support pricing strategy, deal structuring, margin analysis, and risk assessment
• Review contracts for financial compliance (pricing, billing, revenue recognition)
• Ensure adherence to financial governance and approval frameworks

Business Partnering

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Practice Heads, Delivery Leaders, and Sales
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Influence decision-making through scenario modeling and ROI analysis

Operational Finance & Controls

• Oversee project financial performance (billing, WIP, revenue recognition)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Identify and mitigate financial risks across delivery and commercial operations

Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop and present executive-level financial dashboards and reviews
• Analyze trends, variances, and root causes; recommend corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and tools

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of finance managers/analysts/business partners
• Set clear objectives, coach talent, and build a high-performing finance organization

Key Stakeholders

• Practice & Portfolio Leaders
• Sales & Account Management
• Delivery & Operations Leaders
• Group Finance, FP&A, and Controllership
• Legal, Procurement, and HR

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 15+ years of finance experience in IT Services, Consulting, or Technology in a Divisional CFO or Head of Finance role
• Strong experience in P&L management and business partnering
• Proven track record supporting large-scale deals and complex delivery models
• Experience with global delivery and multi-geo financial management

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of IT services economics (T&M, Fixed Price, Managed Services)
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Executive communication and influencing skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and BI tools

Key Success Metrics

• Revenue growth and margin improvement
• Forecast accuracy and financial predictability
• Deal margin quality and risk mitigation
• Cost efficiency and utilization improvement
• Stakeholder satisfaction and decision impact

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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