Job Description:

This is a hybrid (3 days in office), contract to hire opportunity.Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.This role is NOT open to C2C, C2H, or OPT consideration. No vendor support needed!Job Summary: The IT Finance Analyst is responsible for managing financial aspects related to IT projects, operations & procurement. This role involves working closely with IT teams, finance departments, and external vendors to ensure efficient financial processes and compliance.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and maintain IT budgets.Monitor actual spending against budget and provide regular reports.Forecast future IT expenses based on project requirements and business needs.Ensure vendors are properly onboarded, kept up to date and vendor inquiries are responded to in a timely manner.Create and manage POs for IT purchases, including hardware, software, and services.Manage renewal timelines for software licenses & hardware support.Ensure accurate coding and allocation of expenses.Coordinate with IT leaders and accounts payable (AP) teams to ensure timely invoice approval and payment.Calculate and record monthly accruals for IT expenses.Assist in IT financial close processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis.Work with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.Drive process improvement in IT Finance.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT finance or IT procurement.Strong Analytical skills and attention to detail.Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, Infor M3, SAP, Apptio).Some ERP experience (needs to know what an ERP is and what it does)--she doesn't care what ERP, could be Infor, SAP, Workday, whateverExcellent communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively across IT & finance teams.Preferred Skills:Certification in finance or accounting (e.g., CFA, CPA).Experience with IT cost allocation methodologies.Knowledge of ITIL or IT service management processes.Familiar with cloud cost management tools.Nice to Haves:Apptio experienceIT Manufacturing experience