Financial Analyst - IT Business

About the role

Lead and maintain IT portfolio management processes, governance frameworks, and project prioritization. Oversee project portfolios, including schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and benefits realization. Support annual planning, strategic road mapping, and project intake processes. Develop and promote project management methodologies across traditional, Agile, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Coach project managers, Scrum Masters, and IT leaders on project execution and governance best practices.
• Manage IT financial planning, including OPEX, CAPEX, forecasting, chargebacks, and annual budgeting.
• Maintain budget performance and ensure compliance with financial policies and procurement practices.
• Conduct financial analysis, ROI evaluations, cost-benefit assessments, and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor rationalization, and improved IT investment value.
• Partner with leadership, finance, procurement, and vendors to ensure accurate budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract management, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with procurement to evaluate contracts, negotiate improvements, and ensure financial accountability.
• Drive vendor optimization initiatives while supporting strategic partnership management.
• Prioritize digital transformation initiatives and align IT investments with business objectives.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, presentations, and portfolio updates.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making among stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead and develop a team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental KPIs, OKRs, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Build strong relationships across global and cross-functional teams.
• Promote innovation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies within the IT Project Office.

Requirements

5+ years of financial analysis, budgeting, procurement, or IT financial management experience. 2-3+ years of project or portfolio management experience in a PMO model preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field preferred. Experience with SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of IT budgeting, cost accounting, vendor management, and financial forecasting.

Qualifications

People management experience preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.