AVP - IT Finance

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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