AVP - IT Finance

Job Description

IT Finance Business Partner supporting EMEA budgets, forecasting, strategic decisions

Your new company
You’ll be joining a large, internationally operating financial services organisation with a strong presence across EMEA. The business is known for its collaborative culture, robust governance framework, and continued investment in technology and transformation. The organisation promotes flexible working and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Your new role
As an IT Finance Business Partner (AVP level), you will act as the primary finance contact for senior IT stakeholders across the EMEA region. This is a commercially focused finance role combining management reporting, business partnering, and strategic financial support across technology functions.Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the main finance partner to EMEA IT stakeholders
• Owning the month-end process in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Monitoring and reporting on IT financial performance across Capex and Revex, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Providing financial analysis and insight to support decision-making and cost optimisation
• Producing detailed cost analytics and variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Managing cost-sharing agreements and service level arrangements with global entities
• Reviewing business cases for IT programmes and strategic initiatives, including financial modelling support
• Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for assigned IT areas
• Supporting wider finance budget deliverables
• Leading monthly financial review meetings with IT leadership and PMO teams
• Delivering ad-hoc financial reporting for senior management
• Managing the monthly capitalisation process
• Overseeing task management for offshore finance support teams
• Continuously identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and controls
The role operates within a regulated environment and may involve working across multiple legal entities, requiring strong governance awareness and stakeholder management.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
• Around 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in IT Finance, Finance Business Partnering, or Management Reporting
• A professional accounting qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Strong experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders, particularly within IT or change environments
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information
• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and strong team ethic
• A good understanding of IT cost structures and, ideally, the IT project delivery lifecycle
What you'll get in return
n return, you’ll receive:
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to senior IT and finance stakeholders within a large, complex organisation
• The opportunity to work in a highly visible, value-adding finance business partnering role
• Flexible working options, including homeworking and the ability to discuss reduced or adjusted hours
• A supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development within a global financial services setting
What you need to do now
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