Senior Financial Analyst - VP

About the role

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for Application Development Organizations.
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models supporting technology investments, software development projects, and strategic business initiatives.
  • Analyze monthly financial results and provide variance explanations across labor, contractor, software, cloud, and project-related expenses.
  • Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to Technology and Finance leadership to improve financial performance and resource utilization.
• Technology Business Partnership
  • Serve as a trusted finance partner to Application Development leaders, Engineering Directors, Product Managers, and Program Management teams.
  • Support investment decisions by evaluating business cases, ROI, NPV, payback periods, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses.
  • Translate technical initiatives into financial impacts and communicate results effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Resource & Portfolio Management
  • Manage financial planning for technology labor, including employees, contractors, onshore/offshore resources, and managed service providers.
  • Support workforce planning and capacity management activities across development teams.
  • Analyze project funding requirements and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Accounting Support
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, accruals, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Maintain strong controls and documentation supporting financial and accounting processes.
• Executive Reporting & Decision Support
  • Develop executive-level dashboards, KPI reporting, and management presentations highlighting financial and operational performance.
  • Monitor and report on key technology metrics, including capacity analysis between run and change.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate recommendations to leadership.
  • Present financial analyses and strategic recommendations to senior executives and business stakeholders.
• Process Improvement & Transformation
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, forecast accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Leverage financial systems, automation tools, and data visualization platforms to improve reporting and analytics.
  • Support technology finance transformation initiatives, including cloud cost management, Agile funding models, and portfolio governance enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Technology Finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years supporting Technology, Application Development or IT organizations.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and management reporting.
• Experience supporting Agile development teams, software development projects, and technology investment portfolios.
• Knowledge of software capitalization accounting standards and internally developed software accounting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and financial planning systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership skills.
• Excellent executive presentation and communication capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale application modernization, cloud migration, digital transformation, or enterprise technology programs.
• Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, or product-based funding models.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) and technology cost management.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle EPM, Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms.
• Experience working in complex, matrixed enterprise environments.