Technology Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Digswell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in retail and technology is seeking a Finance Manager to support its Technology Finance function, partnering with leadership to drive strategic decisions on technology investments. The successful candidate will possess a professional accountancy qualification and strong analytical skills, alongside an understanding of technology. This role comes with benefits including an annual bonus scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20%

25 days annual leave plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Generous parental leave policies

Access to virtual GP services

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Strong technology understanding.
• Experience in Capex analysis and project-based financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology leadership for strategic planning.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to technology leaders.
• Evaluate technology investments for financial governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Understanding of technology

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

• Development Opportunity
• Innovative

About Our Client

A leading organisation in the retail and technology space is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to support its Technology Finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role as a strategic business partner to senior technology stakeholders and help steer critical investment decisions that shape the future of innovation and digital transformation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology leadership and FP&A teams to lead strategic and annual planning cycles, aligning capital and operational priorities across the business.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to technology leaders, delivering data-driven insights that underpin commercial decision-making.
• Evaluate and challenge technology investments, ensuring robust financial governance and clear value creation across a diverse portfolio.
• Communicate complex financial insights clearly and effectively to senior executives across Finance and Technology.
• Own the financial performance of a wide-ranging investment portfolio, tracking key metrics and balancing project and operational resourcing.
• Review business cases for new technology spend, verifying cost efficiency and business benefits.
• Collaborate with Control and FP&A teams to develop compelling management reports and leadership packs.
• Provide ad-hoc financial modelling and scenario analysis to support innovation initiatives and strategic choices.
• Support governance forums such as the Investment Committee and Technology Approvals Group, ensuring seamless capital allocation processes.
• Drive cost efficiencies across the Technology function, embedding a culture of cost consciousness and continuous improvement.
• Champion simplification of the finance operating model across capital lifecycle processes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager should have:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven analytical and data interpretation skills
• Strong Technology understanding
• Experience in Capex analysis and project-based financial planning
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
• Ability to communicate financial data effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with the Technology function and its drivers is a plus

What's on Offer

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• 25 days annual leave plus personal day (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous parental leave policies, including:
• 26 weeks full-pay maternity/adoption leave (after 1 year of service)
• 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Access to virtual GP services and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing support with expert resources for mental health and general wellbeing

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Finance Manager, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in the retail industry!