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IT FINANCE & PLANNING ANALYST
Job Overview
Our client, is looking to hire an IT Finance & Planning Analyst to provide finance, planning support to all IT Units and teams in areas such as investment decisions, budgeting, resource planning and 3rd party supplier management.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and execute enterprise-wide IT financial budget planning encompassing capital, operational expenditure, and salary costs amongst others
- Maintain a “dashboard” of financial / non-financial metrics that can be used to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of services provided by IT to the business areas
- Monitor budget-execution levels reporting any variances to Group CIO, ITEX and other bank stakeholders
- Develop financial models and criteria used to evaluate alternative IT investments
- Assist in the development of business cases supporting the funding of IT projects and perform project profitability analysis after implementation
- Monitor 3rd party invoicing and deliverables as to contract adherence suggesting corrective actions
- Identify ITS cost drivers and make recommendation on strategy for cost containment
- Support the IT Steering Committee ensuring the collection of information, report preparation, distribution and follow-up of deliberations.
- Plan and conduct IT staff recruitment and other IT events for the group in alliance with relevant stakeholders (HR, etc.)
- Application Vendor and service provider assessment
- Effectively undertake other tasks as assigned by the IT Leadership
Skills/Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting.
- Financial control, management and governance Skill
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Contract and vendor negotiation
- Self-Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Value assessment Skill
- Analytical Skills/ Problem solving
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Management Information System or, related IT Management discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years professional IT Governance/Finance management experience and supervisory assignment in a mature technology environment
- Project Management, Process improvement and Professional certifications are desirable. e.g., ITIL, COBIT5, ISO 20000, PMP.
- MSC / MBA would be an added advantage
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Deadline: 11/08/2023
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