IT Financial Management Specialist (Technology planning & strategy)

The Company & Role:

On behalf of a leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced IT Financial Management Specialist to track and report on the organisations financial records for the Technology Division (including IT Security) report on all cost variances and investigate all cost saving opportunities for the business. This team is responsible for all finance budgets for technology across the business.

The company can offer hybrid working with an expectation of 2 days a week in the office, therefore you must be within reasonable commute of their Central London offices.

Responsibilities include:

• Tracking and reporting on the financial records for the Technology Division, including IT Security. Report on all cost variances, investigating all cost saving opportunities.
• Review meetings with Finance of Technology monthly accounts, in preparation for review at leadership meetings. Report on Technology's financial KPI's.
• Support annual budget process as you work with all levels of stakeholders across Technology, Change, Finance, Vendor Management and Commercial.
• Review all purchase requisitions within Technology across both Project and BAU. Ensuring these have all the necessary approvals and are tracked against the correct budget.
• Support senior leadership approval meetings for both the CIO and Head of IT Transformation & Change Management.
• Cost analysis reporting, data gathering, cleansing and analysis.
• General support to the office of the Chief Information Officer, the team are responsible for the operational and strategic management of IT.

Experience/Skills required:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of Accounting and financial management principles.
• Familiarity with procurement and vendor processes.
• ACCA or equivalent finance qualification achieved.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.