Sr. IT Finance & Analytics Analyst

Overview

This role is for a Senior IT Finance & Analytics Analyst who will support the Information Technology (IT) Division by applying financial management, data analytics, and decision modeling expertise. The position involves partnering with IT leaders to provide data-driven financial insights that enable alignment between business and technology and support superior investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong business partnerships with IT leaders to promote transparency regarding operating model efficiency, financial impact, and performance.
• Communicate financial and operational insights during monthly department reviews to identify and address critical performance issues.
• Provide financial modeling expertise to support resource management, capital investment, and procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with the IT Accounting team to review results and ensure timely booking of expense accruals, asset deployments, resource time, and business unit allocations.
• Align quarterly planning data in Apptio Target Process with IT delivery and financial performance metrics to clarify drivers of enterprise allocated expenses.
• Partner with TBM Analytics teams to define requirements, conduct user testing, and validate Apptio reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Use the Apptio platform to educate IT leaders and business units on the Total Cost of Ownership for IT services, including operational and benchmark metrics.
• Manage the loading and review of forecasting, budget, and actuals data in Apptio IT Planning on schedule.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive IT financial planning and analysis experience, including at least 2 years managing process improvement projects.
• Experience in top-tier consulting, financial services, or technology-driven companies preferred.
• Prior experience with Technology Business Management (TBM), CIO advisory, or financial governance related to mergers and acquisitions is a significant advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required; MBA in Finance or advanced quantitative degree preferred.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to frame problems, analyze data, build scenario models, and deliver recommendations.
• Proven expertise in IT financial management practices such as budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations, and operational performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and handling of capital and operating expenses for internally developed software and cloud computing.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure domains, application development, FinOps, and the TBM framework.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including IF statements, VLOOKUP, Power Pivot), PowerPoint, SQL, and macros.
• Familiarity with Apptio, JIRA, Targetprocess, Power BI, Alteryx, and Dataiku preferred.
• Experience with Workday Financials, HCM, and ServiceNow is a plus.
• Strong project ownership and organizational skills; ability to influence and manage collaboratively without formal authority.
• Professional certifications such as CMA, FMVA, or FPAC preferred; Technology Business Management or FinOps certifications are advantageous but not required.

Key Behaviors

• Takes initiative and pursues ambitious goals with persistence and resilience.
• Continuously seeks innovative solutions to improve efficiency and create business value.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by building trust and embracing diverse perspectives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus plan subject to program rules and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually; PTO increases with tenure.
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Employee giving program with double matching of donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.

Location

• Not specified.

Additional Information

• The role requires passing a criminal background investigation and verification of employment, education, and licensing.
• The employer maintains a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.
• All employees must be bondable.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination and compliance with applicable laws.