IT Portfolio Analyst - Finance

Fifth Third; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati seeks an IT Portfolio Analyst - Finance to help manage invoicing, purchase orders, budgeting, forecasting, and governance for the technology portfolio. You will partner with technology leaders, finance, procurement, and enterprise teams to ensure accurate financial records and timely payments.

The role emphasizes analytical research, dashboard development, and financial reporting to support planning and decision making.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years in financial operations or portfolio administration.
• Experience with invoicing, PO tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track purchase orders, invoices, and financial commitments throughout the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with vendors, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and stakeholders for timely processing.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and PO issues.
• Maintain records for contracts, POs, invoices, and funding approvals.
• Support monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and operational metrics.
• Perform financial and operational data analysis to inform decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and governance across the portfolio.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity of portfolio financial data.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and transparency.

Skills

PO tracking

Invoicing

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Support the financial and operational administration of the technology portfolio through effective management of invoicing, purchase order tracking, financial reporting, research, analysis, and governance activities. Partner with technology leaders, finance, procurement, vendors, and enterprise support teams to ensure accurate financial records, timely payment processing, adherence to governance requirements, and informed decision making. Maintain reporting, metrics, tracking tools, and operational processes that support portfolio planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight. Responsible for identifying, researching, and resolving financial and operational issues while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, process improvement, and customer service. Support the execution of portfolio management processes and provide analytical insights that improve operational efficiency and financial transparency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and track purchase orders, invoices, and financial commitments throughout the lifecycle from request through closure.
• Coordinate with vendors, Accounts Payable, Procurement, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely invoice processing and payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and purchase order issues.
• Maintain detailed records and supporting documentation related to contracts, purchase orders, invoices, funding approvals, and financial transactions.
• Support monthly financial reporting activities, including budget tracking, accruals, forecasts, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance portfolio dashboards, scorecards, financial reports, and operational metrics.
• Perform financial and operational research, data analysis, and trend identification to support management decision making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, investment planning, and financial governance activities across the technology portfolio.
• Maintain operational tracking tools and ensure the accuracy and integrity of portfolio financial data.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and reporting effectiveness.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills with the ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for critical thinking, research, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting financial operations, procurement, invoicing, budgeting, reporting, or related business functions.
• Knowledge of financial management concepts including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with financial, procurement, or enterprise resource planning systems.
• Proactive individual with a strong customer service mindset and a proven ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative to learn new processes, systems, and business functions.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in financial operations, portfolio administration, procurement support, business analysis, or related disciplines.

Position not available for immigration sponsorship.

IT Portfolio Analyst - Finance

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.

In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well‑being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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We look forward to finding the right place for you. Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.