Landmark Group - Business Partner - Finance - IT Function

Job Summary

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).

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

Skills

- Education and Experience Requirements

- Bachelor's degree with a concentration of Finance or Business. (MBA preferred)

- Four to seven years of experience in a multi disciplined environment with an understanding of business dynamics and exposure to strategic budgeting, forecasting and IT planning.

Required Knowledge and Skills

- Strong financial skills, knowledge of financial applications, concepts, and theories including discounted cash flow analysis, internal rate of return, net present value, and ratio analysis.

- Prior experience and knowledge within an IT department focusing on financial and administrative oversight is a plus.

- Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences including Operators, Merchants, Technical Personnel and Senior Management.

- Ability to work as team member. Access to highly confidential information. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within limited time constraints.

- Strong Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills.