VP, IT Finance

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Beverly (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading retail organization in New Jersey is seeking a Vice President of IT Finance to oversee financial planning and governance within the IT department. This role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for IT projects while collaborating closely with both IT and Finance leadership. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in financial planning, solid leadership skills, and a strong understanding of IT. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
• 5+ years in a leadership role in IT Finance or IT Project Management.
• Retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and governance across the IT organization.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning for IT projects.
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to measure performance and identify trends.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting processes

Analytical skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Position Overview
The Vice President (VP) of IT Finance will lead financial planning, forecasting, and governance across the IT organization. This position will oversee a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, purchasing, asset management, and accounts payable, in support of IT’s strategic priorities and in alignment with the Company’s financial processes and controls. This position will collaborate with Finance leadership and partner closely across IT leadership, providing oversight for the financial management of a diverse portfolio of IT projects. The VP of IT Finance will contribute to IT strategic planning with financial analysis and reporting to measure performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

A Day In The Life

IT Financial Strategy

• Partner with IT and Finance leadership to deliver insights and recommendations based on Company and IT priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze financial performance at the project, program, department and function level to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Reporting and Budgeting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance metrics.
• Manage the annual budgeting process and coordinate across IT and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Manage long-term planning process and coordinate with IT and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Oversee IT program and project financials (budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting), ensuring alignment to IT long term plan, annual budget, and financial strategies.
• Implement best practices in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and deliver against opportunities for continuous improvement across IT Financial processes and tools.

Leadership

• Lead the IT Finance team in developing and maintaining financial models, forecasts, reports and budgets.
• Develop processes, tools and resources to drive continuous improvement across IT Finance processes.
• Mentor and develop IT Finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

You\'ll Come With

Education and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

Licenses/Certification/Registration:

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• IT Finance or IT Project Management experience required.
• Retail experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking and practical financial acumen.
• Highly accountable and results-driven with a focus on operational excellence and a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data detail and communicate findings to executive stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable to the fast-paced, highly responsive, customer-centric nature of retail.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Posting Number R101992
Location New Jersey-Edgewater Park
Address 4287 Route 130 S
Zip Code 08010
Pay Rate Salaried
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Information Technology
Job Type Full-Time
Remote Type Hybrid
Evergreen No