SL2535 - Tech Finance Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking a Tech Financial Planning Analyst to support financial planning, budgeting, expense management, and reporting activities across the Technology department.

The role will work closely with Technology stakeholders, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and other business functions to monitor technology expenditure, manage budgets, perform financial analysis, and provide meaningful insights to support management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track Technology expenses against approved budgets and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with Technology Heads of Function and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform actual vs. budget variance analysis and provide meaningful insights into financial performance.
• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards, and management updates covering key financial metrics and expenditure trends.
• Process and verify vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs), including reviewing purchase requests and monitoring PO utilisation.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, PO, and payment-related matters.
• Analyse large financial datasets to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure financial activities comply with internal policies, procurement guidelines, tax requirements, and relevant regulations.
• Support audit and regulatory requirements by providing financial information and documentation when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Internal Audit, and Technology teams on financial and operational matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial analysis, finance operations, or a related financial role.
• Degree or Diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Good understanding of financial concepts, budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and variance analysis.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to work comfortably with large datasets.
• At least intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including: Formulas, Pivot tables, Conditional formatting.
• Experience with Power BI would be an advantage.
• Experience managing invoices, Purchase Orders, vendors, or technology expenditure would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to interact with senior management.
• Independent, proactive, hands-on, and self-driven.
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a larger team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Key Stakeholders

The role will work closely with Technology Heads of Function, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Internal Audit, business stakeholders, technology vendors, auditors, and regulators.