Description
The IT Finance Analyst is responsible for developing a strong relationship between finance and the operations and management of the Regional IT Business Partnership.
This role involves acting as a bridge between functional teams to align financial objectives with operational priorities.
The Analyst will provide financial and analytical support to add value in driving business unit financial performance, supporting the budgeting and forecast process, and ensuring financial control of the IT Business Line operations.
Strategic Business Partnering
As an IT Finance Business Partner, you will play a critical role in aligning financial strategy with business objectives across the IT organization.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing financial insight, performance analytics, and strategic guidance that support informed decision-making, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to IT and business unit leaders, providing strategic insight and constructive challenges to improve business performance, optimize costs, and support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with IT leadership teams to develop and execute short-term and long-range strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business strategies into actionable financial plans and measurable outcomes.
- Deliver clear financial narratives, recommendations, and business cases to support leadership decisions and investment priorities.
Financial Performance Management & Reporting
- Lead financial performance management for assigned IT business units, portfolios, and strategic initiatives, including P&L oversight where applicable.
- Analyze and challenge monthly business performance, including operating expenses, capital investments, project portfolios, service consumption, and key performance indicators.
- Provide meaningful trend, variance, and scenario analysis, to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement actions.
- Develop and monitor financial and operational metrics to support revenue growth, cost efficiency, operational income, and cash flow objectives.
Financial Planning and Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned IT business areas.
- Support portfolio governance reviews, monitor project financial performance, and provide ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives.
- Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities through analysis of spending trends, demand forecasts, project pipelines, and investment plans.
- Prepare and present business results to leadership, highlighting key insights, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Key Operational Responsibilities
- Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Lead month-end close activities, analyze and prepare journal entries, complete month-end reconciliations with Corporate Finance.
- Financial Reconciliations & Cost Allocations: Manage recurring reconciliations for engineering software and enterprise technology services.
- Vendor, Telecom & Procurement Financial Management: Oversee financial management of telecommunications and technology vendors.
- Global Portfolio & Consumption Management: Provide financial support for global technology portfolios.
- Financial Controls & Continuous Improvement: Maintain strong financial controls, support audit and compliance requirements, improve reporting processes.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a business partnering, FP&A, or financial management role.
- Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, business case development, and technology cost structures.
- Experience supporting IT organizations, technology portfolios, software licensing, cloud consumption, and capital investment planning is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights and executive-level recommendations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Competencies
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Executive communication and storytelling
- Cost optimization and value realization
- Technology financial management (TBM/ITFM)
- Continuous improvement and process automation
- Project and portfolio financial management
- Change management and organizational influence
WSP Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary (all locations): $91,400 - $148,600