Job Title: Finance Business Partner to Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Department: Record to Report
Reports To: Senior Director, Record to Report
Job Summary: The Finance Business Partner to the CIO will play a critical role in providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic support to the IT Department, as well as Security and Innovation teams. This position will act as a trusted advisor to the CIO, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into the decision-making process and that the IT department operates within budgetary constraints while achieving its strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Collaborate with the CIO and IT leadership team to develop and manage the IT budget, forecast, and long-term financial plans.
- Strategic Support: Provide financial insights and recommendations to support IT strategic initiatives, including technology investments, cost optimization, and project prioritization.
- Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze IT financial performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Cost Management: Partner with the IT department to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient allocation of resources.
- Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the CIO and other stakeholders.
- Risk Management: Assess financial risks associated with IT projects and initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with other finance team members, procurement, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in finance, with a focus on financial planning and analysis, preferably within the IT or technology sector.
- Prior experience working as finance business partner to senior leader essential.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of IT financial management and technology investments.
- Experience with Anaplan desirable but not essential.
- Personal Attributes:
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Adaptable: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.
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