Financial Analyst - IT Business

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Analyst – IT Business

Job Description

This role leads IT portfolio management and IT financial planning to ensure technology investments align with business strategy and deliver measurable value. You will oversee project portfolios, manage IT budgets and forecasts, drive vendor optimization, and support digital transformation initiatives. Working closely with executive leadership, you will develop governance frameworks, promote project management best practices, and provide clear, data-driven insights through dashboards and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain IT portfolio management processes, governance frameworks, and project prioritization to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee IT project portfolios, including schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and benefits realization, to ensure projects deliver expected outcomes.
• Support annual planning, strategic road mapping, and project intake processes to build and maintain a balanced and realistic IT project pipeline.
• Develop, refine, and promote project management methodologies across traditional, Agile, and hybrid delivery environments.
• Coach project managers, Scrum Masters, and IT leaders on project execution, governance, and best practices to improve project performance and consistency.
• Manage IT financial planning activities, including OPEX and CAPEX budgeting, forecasting, chargebacks, and annual budgeting cycles.
• Monitor budget performance across IT initiatives and ensure compliance with financial policies and procurement practices.
• Conduct financial analysis, including ROI evaluations, cost-benefit assessments, and financial forecasting, to support investment decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor rationalization, and improved value from IT investments.
• Partner with leadership, finance, procurement, and vendors to ensure accurate budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract management, including sourcing strategies, contract evaluation, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with procurement to evaluate contracts, negotiate improvements, and ensure financial accountability with external partners.
• Drive vendor optimization initiatives while supporting strategic partnership management and long-term vendor relationships.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to understand priorities, operational challenges, and technology opportunities that support digital transformation.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by aligning IT investments with business objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, presentations, and portfolio updates that clearly communicate performance and key insights.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making among stakeholders across the organization to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Lead and develop a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the IT Project Office.
• Manage departmental KPIs, OKRs, budgets, and performance metrics, ensuring they are tracked, reported, and used to drive improvements.
• Build strong relationships across global and cross-functional teams to support coordinated delivery of IT initiatives.
• Promote innovation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies within the IT Project Office and related functions.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, procurement, or IT financial management.
• 2–3+ years of project or portfolio management experience in a PMO model preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting skills, with the ability to manage OPEX and CAPEX.
• Proficiency in IT budgeting, cost accounting, vendor management, and financial forecasting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP for financial or IT-related processes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience using Power BI to create dashboards and visual analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for preparing executive-level presentations and portfolio updates.
• Ability to develop and apply governance frameworks and project management methodologies in traditional, Agile, and hybrid environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate ROI, perform cost-benefit analyses, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with leadership, finance, procurement, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to facilitate stakeholder communication and support informed decision-making.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role with a structured but flexible schedule. Core hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and you may choose your 8-hour workday within this window, as long as you are present during core hours. The position offers one remote workday per week, which you may select, with the exception of Mondays, which require on-site presence. You will work in a collaborative IT and finance environment, closely interfacing with executive leadership, global teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, and leveraging tools such as SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint to support decision-making and portfolio management.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.