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System One · 4 days ago

IT Budget & Planning Analyst

Chicago, IL

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

System One is seeking an IT Budget and Planning Analyst to manage financial aspects of IT operations. The role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a global IT spend, as well as supporting IT leaders to ensure financial accountability.

Staffing Agency

Responsibilities

Manage the annual budgeting and monthly forecast cycles for $80M+ global IT spend

Responsible for IT month-end close activities including but not limited to; accruals, IT financial reporting, variance analysis, invoice and PO management and expense review

Partner with and support IT leaders to ensure financial accountability and accuracy across technology spend

Provide project financial support by ensuring that project-level financials align with budget and forecast expectations

Support new and existing financial models and processes, including but not limited to scenario planning, multi-year forecasting, cost optimization, benchmarking, and metrics

Establish process documentation and drive compliance of ITFM guidelines and practices to ensure effective, efficient, high-quality delivery that consistently meets or exceeds the expectations of the business

Qualification

IT Finance experienceTechnology Business ManagementFinancial analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteExcel proficiencyCorporate financial systemsIT Financial Management toolsNavigating ambiguityGlobal organization experienceProcess documentation

Required

At least 3 years' experience in IT Finance with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Technology Business Management (TBM) certification and/or familiarity with the TBM concept and methodology

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word

High proficiency in Excel required

Experience with corporate systems e.g. SAP, Oracle, Service Now, Power BI and other corporate financial systems

Ability to successfully navigate through ambiguity and prioritize conflicting requirements

Experience working in a global organization and working with business partners at all organizational levels

Manage the annual budgeting and monthly forecast cycles for $80M+ global IT spend

Responsible for IT month-end close activities including but not limited to; accruals, IT financial reporting, variance analysis, invoice and PO management and expense review

Partner with and support IT leaders to ensure financial accountability and accuracy across technology spend

Provide project financial support by ensuring that project-level financials align with budget and forecast expectations

Support new and existing financial models and processes, including but not limited to scenario planning, multi-year forecasting, cost optimization, benchmarking, and metrics