Tech Finance Advisor (12 Months FTC)

Primark; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Option to buy 5 more days

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is hiring a Technology Finance Advisor to support BAU and change finances across Technology within the Lean Portfolio Office. You will coordinate financial management activities, maintain processes and provide analysis and day-to-day support for accurate financial information to drive decisions.

The role is hybrid (2-3 days in the office). You will work with Technology, Finance, Procurement and Legal teams to ensure governance, data accuracy and continuous improvement in financial

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance, commercial or analytical role with a focus on financial controls and business performance.
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret large datasets, identify trends and opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management to partner with Technology, Finance, Procurement and business teams.
• Confident communicator capable of presenting complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP platforms, financial reporting tools and portfolio management tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial management for BAU and strategic tech change initiatives with strong governance and spend visibility.
• Partner with Technology leaders to provide insights and guidance for informed decisions.
• Lead and improve Technology Finance processes, tools and templates for efficiency.
• Analyse budgets and forecasts, highlight risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Procurement and Legal to influence outcomes.
• Support financial excellence within the Technology Lean Portfolio Office and drive improvements.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

ERP platforms

Excel and PowerPoint

Education

Finance or Business/Analytics background

Tools

ERP platforms

Financial reporting tools

Procurement systems

Portfolio management tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way.

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
Our Technology team is actively seeking a Technology Finance Advisor to support the effective and consistent management of BAU and change finances across Technology within the Technology Lean Portfolio Office. Working closely with Technology teams, Finance, Procurement, Legal, budget and cost centre owners, and the wider business, this role is responsible for coordinating key financial management activities, maintaining established processes, tools and templates, and providing financial analysis, guidance and day-to-day support to ensure accurate financial information is available to drive effective decision‑making.

What You’ll Get

This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 2-3 days Working from office.
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre and a subsidised cafeteria.

Job Description

What You’ll Do as a Tech Finance Advisor

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Drive the financial management of both BAU and strategic change initiatives across Technology, ensuring strong governance, accuracy and visibility of spend.
• Become a trusted finance partner to Technology leaders, providing insights, guidance and support that enable informed business decisions.
• Lead and enhance Technology Finance processes, tools and templates, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify ways of working and deliver continuous improvement.
• Analyse budgets, forecasts and financial performance, highlighting risks, trends and cost‑saving opportunities to maximise value and support planning.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Procurement and Legal, building strong relationships and influencing positive outcomes.
• Play a key role in shaping financial excellence within the Technology Lean Portfolio Office, driving process improvements, resolving challenges and supporting strategic change across the organisation.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Experience in a finance, commercial or analytical role, with a strong understanding of financial management and the impact of accurate financial controls on business performance.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large and complex datasets, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and translate insights into clear business recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnering skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across Technology, Finance, Procurement and wider business teams.
• Confident communicator and presenter, capable of explaining complex financial information in a clear, engaging and actionable way to a variety of audiences.
• Advanced systems and technical proficiency, including experience with ERP platforms, financial reporting tools, procurement systems, portfolio management tools, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Collaborative and proactive team player with high attention to detail, strong organisational skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to challenge constructively and drive positive change.

Additional Information

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to over 80,000 colleagues and over 480 stores in 18 countries today and growing.

So, what’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. It’s that feeling that turns a job into something more. Celebrating the wins, working at pace, and pulling through the challenging times with passion, courage, and your team by your side. It’s what drives us every day.

You’re our driving force. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

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