IT Business Manager

Mizuho Financial Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is seeking an IT Business Manager in New York to partner with Technology leadership on financial planning, workforce management, reporting, and governance across the Technology organization.

In this role you will translate complex data into decision-ready insights, maintain budgets and forecasts, and support senior technology leaders with strategic planning. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in technology business management, finance, or operational roles.
• Experience supporting senior Technology leaders in large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail, data integrity, and follow-through.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rolling forecast models, integrating workforce changes, project timelines, vendor activity, and contract milestones.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, key drivers, and risks; present decision-ready insights and remediation options.
• Ensure budgets, cost centers, funding sources, and metadata are accurate throughout the year.
• Provide visibility into spend trends, run-rate risks, and savings opportunities; reflect actions in forecasts.
• Synthesize, ensure accuracy, and maintain consistency of leadership reporting materials for senior-level decision-making.
• Coordinate meeting agendas, materials, and preparation timelines to support leadership operating rhythms.
• Track actions, risks, and decisions arising from meetings and escalation points requiring leadership attention.
• Maintain leadership-ready workforce views, including headcount, roles, reporting lines, start/end dates, and funding alignment.
• Track joiner, mover, and leaver activity; coordinate with functional partners for timely onboarding, transitions, and offboarding.
• Support core talent processes with HR, coordinating inputs, timelines, and governance.
• Surface workforce-related operational risks and constraints, such as seating and workplace needs for new hires.
• Maintain accuracy of vendor, contract, and contractor data, including dates, renewals, and funding impacts.
• Monitor timing and financial impacts of onboarding, contract changes, or seasonal workforce adjustments; reflect in forecasts and reporting.
• Surface vendor-related dependencies or risks affecting cost, timing, or planning assumptions.
• Support updates to technology roadmaps by identifying timing changes, dependencies, and impacts on financial or workforce plans.
• Validate that new initiatives align to approved budgets and plans and that required data is complete prior to leadership review.

Skills

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems

Job description

IT Business Manager – Mizuho

Join Mizuho as an IT Business Manager. In this role you will partner with Technology leadership to support financial planning, workforce management, reporting, and governance across the Technology organization, ensuring accurate, timely, and decision‑ready information.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Maintain rolling forecast models, integrating workforce changes, project timelines, vendor activity, and contract milestones.
  • Analyze financial performance, variances, key drivers, and risks; present decision‑ready insights and remediation options.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of budgets, cost centers, funding sources, and related metadata throughout the fiscal year.
  • Provide visibility into spend trends, run‑rate risks, and savings opportunities, ensuring approved actions are reflected in forecasts.
• Leadership Reporting & Governance
  • Synthesize, ensure accuracy, and maintain consistency of leadership reporting materials for senior‑level decision‑making.
  • Coordinate meeting agendas, materials, and preparation timelines to support leadership operating rhythms.
  • Track actions, risks, and decisions arising from meetings and escalation points requiring leadership attention.
• Workforce & Organizational Management
  • Maintain leadership‑ready workforce views, including headcount, roles, reporting lines, start/end dates, and funding alignment.
  • Track joiner, mover, and leaver activity; coordinate with functional partners for timely onboarding, transitions, and offboarding.
  • Support core talent processes with HR, coordinating inputs, timelines, and governance.
  • Surface workforce‑related operational risks and constraints, such as seating and workplace needs for new hires.
• Vendor & Contract Visibility
  • Maintain accuracy of vendor, contract, and contractor data, including dates, renewals, and funding impacts.
  • Monitor timing and financial impacts of onboarding, contract changes, or seasonal workforce adjustments; reflect in forecasts and reporting.
  • Surface vendor‑related dependencies or risks affecting cost, timing, or planning assumptions.
• Portfolio & Planning Support
  • Support updates to technology roadmaps by identifying timing changes, dependencies, and impacts on financial or workforce plans.
  • Validate that new initiatives align to approved budgets and plans and that required data is complete prior to leadership review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in technology business management, finance, or operational roles.
• Experience supporting senior Technology leaders in large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail, data integrity, and follow‑through.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage competing priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary ranges from $150k‑$200k, with compensation based on relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, and market factors. Successful candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a generous employee benefits package.

Hybrid working program: varying opportunities for remote work depending on role needs and local regulations.

EEO Statement

We are an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran. We participate in the E‑Verify program and maintain a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑ and post‑hire drug testing may be required as permitted by applicable law.