Technology Finance Manager

Michael Page; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the retail and technology space is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to support its Technology Finance function. This role involves acting as a strategic business partner, driving critical investment decisions, and ensuring financial governance across various technology investments.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary

25 days annual leave plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Generous parental leave policies

Wellbeing support for mental health

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in Capex analysis and project-based financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and annual planning cycles with Technology leadership.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to technology leaders.
• Own the financial performance of a diverse investment portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Financial communication

Education

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

Job description

This broad-ranging role is ideal for a proactive finance professional with a strong understanding of both Finance & Technology, strong influencing skills, a passion for driving strategic value, and experience navigating complex stakeholder environments

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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

Job 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!