Department Manager - Finance Budgeting & Controlling & PMO (Technology Team)

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and develop analyses to help executives and business leader better understand financial trends and financial opportunities (e.g., cost savings, business development, etc.)
• Manage the Company and business function’s annual budget building process, including developing key assumptions, working with operating business partners to develop budgets to achieve desired financial results
• Oversee the IT Project Management Office to ensure standardized project governance, delivery, and reporting
• Identify risks and proactively recommend course-correction strategies to stay within scope, budget, and time constraints.
• Stay current on Retail/Wholesales industry trends and developments; stay current with the latest analytics trends and developments. Discuss trends with FP&A team members and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Oversee and manage resources planning and allocation across multiple tech teams/projects.
• Lead the budgeting cycle for the Tech & Data division, including forecasting, accruing, accommodating, and reporting.
• Implement and manage financial controls and cost optimization measures.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Project Management Offices to align on headcount, capacity planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and resource utilization to ensure efficient operations.
• Prepare regular executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Lead team members to support strategic and financial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, IT Management, or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in technology strategy, resource management, or financial planning and analysis (FP&A), preferably in a tech-driven environment.
• Proven experience in managing technology portfolios, strategic planning, and operational governance.
• Knowledge of vendor management and technology sourcing strategies.
• Experience in cross-functional leadership, working with tech, finance, and senior management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in budgeting tools, financial systems, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).