Senior Manager, IT Finance

Description

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

Join the wave of young finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies.

Job Description:

• Lead and direct a team comprising the TBM platform team and Cloud FinOps Lead, setting priorities and holding both accountable to roadmap commitments
• Translate enterprise TBM strategy into an executable roadmap for TBM Platform and Cloud FinOps, in partnership with the Director of TBM
• Set direction and priorities for Apptio module build-out (Planning, TCO, Cost Allocation, Vendor Management), directing the TBM platform team's execution
• Ensure system integrity, data quality, and alignment to TBM best practices across the Apptio platform
• Oversee delivery of executive-level financial reporting and dashboards, including CIO-level visibility into technology spend, trends, and KPIs
• Direct the Cloud FinOps Lead in maturing cloud cost allocation, optimization, and FinOps practices across Cloudability
• Set the roadmap for cloud cost transparency and drive FinOps adoption with infrastructure and product teams
• Serve as the senior point of contact for Technology leaders and finance team on Apptio and Cloud FinOps matters
• Partner with Corporate Finance to integrate Apptio outputs into enterprise financial reporting and planning cycles
• Represent Apptio and Cloud FinOps strategy and progress to the Director and senior leadership
• Establish governance frameworks and standard operating procedures for the Apptio platform and Cloud FinOps function
• Drive automation, data integration improvements, and organizational adoption through team-led training and enablement
• TBM & Apptio Strategy - strong grasp of TBM frameworks and Apptio capabilities sufficient to direct a platform team, set priorities, and evaluate delivery quality; hands-on configuration is not required
• Cloud FinOps Leadership - understanding of cloud pricing models, optimization techniques, and FinOps principles, with experience directing FinOps practice maturity
• Team & Vendor Management - proven experience leading teams and directing third-party or managed-service delivery
• IT Financial Planning & Analysis - solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and translating technology costs into financial narratives
• Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication - skilled at engaging technology and finance audiences and presenting to senior leadership
• Change Management & User Enablement - track record driving adoption of new tools and ways of working across an organization

Requirements

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience in IT Finance, Technology Business
• Management, FP& A, or related roles, including experience leading teams and/or managing vendor delivery
• Experience directing or partnering with Apptio (or a similar TBM platform) implementation; hands-on configuration experience is a plus but not required
• Experience with Cloud FinOps practices and tools such as Cloudability
• Proven track record leading teams and managing external delivery partners
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, or TBM Certified Professional preferred
• Strong financial acumen; familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP)

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

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