Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Analyst will provide financial analysis and business partnership to the global IT function.
This role is responsible for end‑to‑end financial management of IT projects and the related operating expense and capital investments.
The role will partner closely with IT leadership, Project Managers, Procurement, and Corporate Finance to ensure robust financial control and transparent reporting across all IT projects.
This position plays a key role in strengthening governance, managing project capitalization (Capex vs Opex) and ensuring forecasting accuracy for IT projects. #LI-hybrid #LI-UH1
Principal Responsibilities
• Prepare detailed analysis of actual financial results vs. plan, forecast and prior year
• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of IT‑related costs in line with US GAAP / IFRS, including software capitalization, cloud/SaaS arrangements, and asset amortization.
• Coordinate period financial reviews of strategic projects with the execution team to ensure proper financial forecasting and monitoring of the projects
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly financial close; including preparation of journal entries and financial reports
• Assist with preparation of annual plan, forecasts and strategic plan, including preparation of variance analyses
• Assist with the development of a robust financial risk assessment process and actively maintain financial risk register for all opportunities and costs related to IT projects
• Coordinate monthly timesheet analysis for IT program resources
• Partner with IT project team to provide financial analytics
• Make recommendations regarding process improvements and reporting enhancements
• Develop and maintain standard work & templates
• Other responsibilities/projects outlined by Finance Manager and senior management members
Education / Experience Requirements
• Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting and/or Financial Analysis
• Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA would be an advantage
• Strong analytical background in budgeting and forecasting
• General accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standards
• Ability to develop ad hoc reports as requested
• Strong systems experience: SAP (mandatory), with Hyperion / EPM tools an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with ability to translate financial data for non‑finance stakeholders.
Behaviours/Values
• Strong business partnering mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on control, governance, and audit readiness.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑changing corporate environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous‑improvement mindset.