IT Financial Portfolio Manager – Contract – Orlando, FL – $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an IT Financial Portfolio Manager in Orlando, FL .

Role description

• Oversee finance and budget responsibilities for the IT department

• Prepare reporting and financial analysis for IT management including explanations of variances to forecast, plan, and prior periods and other ad hoc analysis, as requested

• Prepare and present timely periodic financial statements summarizing department's financial status

• Track and manage resources and costs in the capital and expense budget and forecasts for assigned areas, including both operational and project spend

• Consolidate financials for IT organization, providing monthly updates to IT management

• Review invoice coding and validate against budgets and forecasts

• Utilize financial systems and PPM tool to research and reconcile financial and resource allocation discrepancies

• Track risk and opportunities and communicate updates to management

• Prepares and provides departmental budgets and forecasts

• Maintains budget tracking tools and monitors budget expenditures

• Manages fee structures

• Forecasts potential gains and losses; periodically updates and evaluates forecast accuracy throughout the year

• Tracks invoices and billings

• Opens purchase requisition as requested by project team

• Tracks purchase orders

• Receives invoices, ensuring compliance with finance policy

• Liaises with Accounts Payable and vendors to rectify payment issues

• Provides mentoring to fellow IT Analysts, as well as expertise and guidance

• Provides expertise and advises colleagues

• Mentors and coaches team members, seeking to share and leverage best practices

Skills & Requirements

• 5 years experience in Accounting and/or Finance

• Working knowledge of SAP preferred

• Experience managing minimum budget of $10M in complex IT organization

• Expertise in accounting principles with extensive understanding of establishing, documenting, and tracking budgets

• Demonstrated knowledge of capital and expense budgeting, forecasting and monthly accruals

• Knowledge of the Project Management Institute (PMI) project lifecycle

• Experience using Clarity or PPM tools a plus

• BA/BS in Fin, Accounting, Bus, or equivalent experience.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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