IT FP&A Lead

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Job Summary:

The IT FP&A Lead is responsible for providing financial insights, planning, and analysis to support the Finance department's strategic and operational decision-making. This role involves end to end accountability for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis from IT standpoint to ensure that organization meets its financial goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the detailed financial planning, reporting and analysis and provide in-depth analysis and insights.
• Responsible for all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis of actuals vs budget/forecast
• Lead the forecasting and annual budgeting processes as well as the revenue planning process.
• Participate in or lead global/regional FP&A initiatives and other special projects.
• Lead and support the alignment of the FP&A Operating Model
• Develop and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with the business strategy for finance, focusing on scalability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Works to optimize the financial performance of the company.
• Partner with key stakeholders from with FP&A team to define requirements, develop solutions, and support new initiatives.
• Mentor and lead a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Develop and continuously improve capability roadmaps in collaboration with business stakeholders to inform Product Roadmaps and IT resourcing needs to meet business objectives.
• Help the business identify technology opportunities to optimize or transform business operations; gain efficiencies through automation or other reduction of non-value add activities.
• Aid the Business Analysts in documenting the impacts of new strategies on people, processes, and technology to ensure successful technology implementation and adoption.
• Be responsible for the communication, reporting, and leading meetings to ensure business stakeholders are aligned and projects and enhancements progress to plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within the IT or technology sector
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and align with IT strategic objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based out of Central New Jersey and may require occasional travel.
• Hybrid work arrangement

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On-site Protocol

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