AVP, IT Finance & Partner Management

Summary

Reporting directly to the head of Technology Finance and Partner Management, this role functions as the Controller for the IT organization, with responsibility for financial management, vendor financial oversight, and contract governance.

Main Job Duties/Responsibilities

- Oversee IT financials - Responsible for forecasting, spend reporting, and budgeting in a complex environment with spend over $100M. This will entail working closely with colleagues in Finance and all IT departments. Activities might include restructuring of IT’s chart of accounts and allocations to internal customer groups. - Manage and negotiate IT contracts - This role is responsible for negotiations and contracting for all technology-related contracts including collaborating with Legal, other departments and executive leadership. - Manage and improve supplier governance - This will entail improving the value delivered by suppliers and maturing overall supplier management discipline.

Knowledge/Education

- CPA license is required. - Minimum of bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 15 year of progressive experience in IT financial management, vendor management and technology operations. - At least 10 years of experience directly performing accounting function and Finance Controller for a complex IT organization. Experience with IT Financial Management tools, IT Showbacks and IT Chargebacks. - At least 6 years of hands-on experience in a vendor management leadership role managing multiple large-scale IT vendors in a highly diverse environment. - Demonstrated success leading negotiations for complex multi-million dollar technology contracts. - Experience leading and developing teams.

Skills/Competencies

- Proven experience working with major global outsourcing suppliers in on-shore and off-shore models. - Proven experience applying AI within IT financial or vendor analytics environments. - Experience working in a multi-campus, offshore, nearshore and onshore environment. - At least 6 years directly managing an internal team and managing outsourced resources. - Strength in collaborating across business units and teams. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Experience with common practices in IT financials. - Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL processes and practices. - Advanced skill level in Excel. Proven experience in application of AI within IT functions , and developing in Tableau and Alteryx are a plus. - Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details. - Strong analytical problem-solving skills. - Able to work independently and collaboratively. - Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and improve every day.

Ai Proficiency Expectations

At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.

Benefits

- Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

Salary Pay Range

$174,375 - $255,750 USD

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