Manager- It

Description:

• This role specifically supports the Global IT Opex (ZBB) spend analysis and planning activities to measure- benchmark- target set and monitor all IT Opex financial performance.
• Serves as an advisory to the Technology package owner on all matters related to financial planning and performance management.
• Measure- monitor and report all aspects of Technology spend (consumption and cost)- performance service levels (vendors- system reliability and projects) and build strong relationships with all the BU IT leads and finance personnel.
• Forecast preparation and presentation to senior leadership required including zone level technology package owners.
• Manages financial close for all assigned subpackages.
• Tracking and reporting global and zone savings initiatives- identify key cost/savings drives- monitor progress- and develop actions to achieve identified savings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Track- report- and analyze key financial and operational metrics for IT Opex technology spend- including consumption/reconciliation reporting- consolidation of IT financials.
• Monitor- consolidate- analyze and provide real-time and agreed periodical financial reporting of Global IT Opex Technology package spend.
• Preparation of Monthly Reporting routines and Management presentations (MPR's)
• ZBB support and month-end close support.
• Develop- design- and implement Tableau reporting for key Opex indicators and analytics.
• Provide analytical support in order to drive business decisions; identifying risks and opportunities; developing and driving action plans to achieve financial results.
• Complete monthly and annual forecasts for financial metrics/spend with minimal guidance from management- and progress to present forecast to senior management.
• Complete variance analysis against forecast models for monthly- year to date and full year actuals and invoice validation for IT operating expenses.
• Lead monthly recharge invoices for global suppliers
• Lead month-end close activities for multiple zones and reconciliation of appropriate accounts
• Communicate risks and opportunities to expected results and develop contingency plans to deliver on the financial commitments via monthly performance review meetings

Qualifications

• Experience with financial planning and analysis
• High level analytical capabilities with a record of successful financial modeling experience.
• Experience with Microsoft office or Power BI or Tableau software preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work and think independently- interpret and exercise professional judgment- and creatively problem solve.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to positively and sensitively work with stakeholders
• Strong working knowledge of accounting concepts and month-end close;
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and strong ability to work in a team environment
• Strong PC skills (specifically MS Excel- Word- PowerPoint and Outlook desired).
• Strong ability to multi-task with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to overcome challenges in remote working areas such as overseas locations- cultural differences- split time-zones to ensure positive interactions