IT Finance Manager

Jobtailor

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an IT Finance Leader to steer annual budgeting across OpEx and CapEx, develop multi-year technology investment roadmaps, and monitor variances. The role drives forecasts, dashboards, and executive reviews while optimizing IT spend and procurement processes.

You will build financial models, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure SOX compliance. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and vendor-management capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field required.
7-12 years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, IT finance, technology portfolio management, or related disciplines.
Experience supporting large enterprise IT organizations preferred.
Experience managing OpEx and CapEx budgets exceeding $50M-$100M+.
Experience supporting IT project portfolios and technology investment planning.
Experience working with Corporate Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
Understanding IT cost structures including infrastructure, cloud services, software licensing, managed services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and application development.
Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Viewpoint, Oracle, SAP, or Workday.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Executive presence and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
MBA, CPA, CMA, or related advanced certification preferred.
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual IT budgeting process across all IT functions, including OpEx and CapEx budgets.
Facilitate long-range financial planning and multi-year technology investment roadmaps.
Monitor spending against budget, identify variances, and coordinate IT financial close activities.
Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and perform financial and scenario analysis.
Prepare executive-level financial reporting packages, dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and technology financial reviews.
Build financial models and provide recommendations to optimize IT expenditures and improve financial performance.
Lead IT procurement operations from approved demand through purchase order, invoice approval, payment, and reconciliation.
Establish purchasing controls, approval requirements, documentation standards, and segregation-of-duties practices.
Manage financial oversight of technology vendors, software licensing agreements, subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and consumption-based services.
Identify cost optimization and vendor consolidation opportunities and track committed versus actual supplier spending.
Manage IT cost allocation, chargeback, and showback models, including allocation and billing across business units and shared services.
Lead, develop, mentor, coach, and support the growth of IT finance and vendor management professionals.
Prioritize team resources across budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, reporting, and investment activities.
Present financial results, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, SOX controls, audit requirements, financial governance standards, and documentation.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain financial data integrity across ERP, PPM, and procurement systems.
Serve as the primary liaison among IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal, PMO, business stakeholders, and executive leadership

Skills

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Vendor Management

ERP And Financial Systems

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Scenario Analysis

Purchasing Controls

Cost Optimization

Education

MBA

CPA

CMA

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

Viewpoint

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Lead the annual IT budgeting process across all IT functions, including OpEx and CapEx budgets
Facilitate long-range financial planning and multi-year technology investment roadmaps
Monitor spending against budget, identify variances, and coordinate IT financial close activities
Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and perform financial and scenario analysis
Prepare executive-level financial reporting packages, dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and technology financial reviews
Build financial models and provide recommendations to optimize IT expenditures and improve financial performance
Lead IT procurement operations from approved demand through purchase order, invoice approval, payment, and reconciliation
Establish purchasing controls, approval requirements, documentation standards, and segregation-of-duties practices
Manage financial oversight of technology vendors, software licensing agreements, subscriptions, maintenance agreements, and consumption-based services
Identify cost optimization and vendor consolidation opportunities and track committed versus actual supplier spending
Manage IT cost allocation, chargeback, and showback models, including allocation and billing across business units and shared services
Lead, develop, mentor, coach, and support the growth of IT finance and vendor management professionals
Prioritize team resources across budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, reporting, and investment activities
Present financial results, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, SOX controls, audit requirements, financial governance standards, and documentation
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and maintain financial data integrity across ERP, PPM, and procurement systems
Serve as the primary liaison among IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal, PMO, business stakeholders, and executive leadership

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field required
7-12 years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, IT finance, technology portfolio management, or related disciplines
Experience supporting large enterprise IT organizations preferred
Experience managing OpEx and CapEx budgets exceeding $50M-$100M+
Experience supporting IT project portfolios and technology investment planning
Experience working with Corporate Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
Understanding of IT cost structures, including infrastructure, cloud services, software licensing, managed services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and application development
Experience with ERP and financial systems such as Viewpoint, Oracle, SAP, or Workday
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing professional teams
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Executive presence and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights
MBA, CPA, CMA, or related advanced certification preferred
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and governance standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and present financial insights to senior leadership.

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