Business Partner - Finance (IT Function)

Responsible for the overall financial management and controls  for the IT department. Oversee the function of IT Financial Management to include cost center reporting; budget preparation and tracking; project tracking (CapEx / Operational G&A); asset management; billing; analysis; contract management; resource tracking (e.g., internal capitalizable labor).

• Provide a continuous flow of detailed financial oversight and analysis to support the  IT department as well as other significant financial investments.


• Initiate cost efficiency and savings programs and audits (both internal and external) to ensure IT dept is in the best financial position possible.  


• Plan and lead annual budgeting process for all IT spend, cost centers and projects.


• Track and insure appropriate financial analysis is conducted for all IT Capital Expenditures and projects.


• Oversee procurement for  IT related items (PC’s, HW, SW, statements of work, etc..).  Also, develop necessary procurement policies and procedures related to shipping, receiving, and asset mgmt.  


• Manage the IT dept.’s internal time reporting  in an effort to accurately capture and report on internal capitalizable labor efforts.


• Provide management with lease vs buy analysis as needed for  IT related acquisitions.


• Manage and maintain IT contracts database. Work in conjunction with internal departments (IT, Legal, Audit) and external vendors to ensure annual renewals and rates are appropriate and met on time.


• Work directly with the IT PMO office to assist in project financial management and reporting.


• Serve as liaison between the IT Dept. and Corporate Finance/Accounting Dept’s.


• Assist in the planning and preparation of regular IT Committee meetings to provide financial support.