Manager, IT Finance

• Advanced Financial Modeling

  : Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for the IT Domain s cost centers & transformation projects. Utilize scenario analysis, what-if scenarios, and break-even analysis to evaluate financial risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with the project s strategic goals.

• Analytical Expertise

  : Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that drive the Domain s transformation and financial performance. Leverage tools such as Excel, Power BI, Power Query, etc. to deliver actionable insights for IT leadership and business stakeholders.

• Business Partnering

  : Collaborate closely with IT Domain leadership and cross-functional business units to align financial strategies with transformation objectives. Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations to support decision-making and project success.

• Investment Strategy Development

  : Lead the creation and analysis of business cases for technology-related investments tied to the transformation project. Evaluate investment opportunities, perform benchmarking, and develop strategies to maximize ROI while mitigating risks, ensuring alignment with the Domain s and enterprise s long-term objectives.

• Budgeting and Forecasting Leadership

  : Oversee the development and execution of the IT Domain s annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, ensuring alignment with the transformation project s strategic imperatives. Manage financial planning with precision, adhering to documented timelines and driving transparency into financial results.

• Financial Reporting and Insights

  : Convert monthly and quarterly financial data into concise, high-impact reports and dashboards for IT Senior Management. Provide actionable summaries, variance analyses, and strategic recommendations to support the transformation project and overall Domain performance.

• Transformation Project Support

  : Provide financial leadership for the IT Domain s major transformation project, offering guidance on cost management, resource allocation, and financial performance. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency and impact of financial operations.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  : Respond to financial inquiries from IT and business leaders by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data, delivering insights that influence strategic decisions and support the transformation project s success.

• Team Leadership

  : Manage a team of IT finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Mentor staff to ensure robust execution of financial processes and alignment with the Cencora policies and financial controls.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accounting, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor s degree program, preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting, or Computer Science with additional concentration of study in Finance/Accounting; normally requires a minimum of ten (10) years related and progressively responsible experience in IT, accounting and/or finance. Experience in both financial and technical disciplines is required. Relevant advanced degrees, such as an MBA coupled with a technical undergraduate degree is strongly preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Outstanding knowledge of IT products and services; knowledge of Technology Business Management practices. Working knowledge of both IT technical disciplines, plus financial and accounting practices is required.
• Ability to deal with confrontational situations in a positive manner.
• Proficiency in financial tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Vena) and data analysis platforms, with the ability to leverage technology for strategic insights.
• Exceptional business partnering skills, with experience collaborating with IT and business leaders to drive financial and operational outcomes in a complex, fast-paced setting.
• Strategic mindset with expertise in developing investment strategies and business cases that support transformative initiatives.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and implementing financial processes, with a focus on driving efficiency and transparency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across the organization. Strong leadership skills; ability to lead a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to apply the appropriate tools and level of analysis to specific situations.
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.
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  Transformation Project Support

  : Provide financial leadership for the IT Domain s major transformation project, offering guidance on cost management, resource allocation, and financial performance. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency and impact of financial operations.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  : Respond to financial inquiries from IT and business leaders by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data, delivering insights that influence strategic decisions and support the transformation project s success.

• Team Leadership

  : Manage a team of IT finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Mentor staff to ensure robust execution of financial processes and alignment with the Cencora policies and financial controls.