Business Analyst, IT Finance & Operations

Meriton•Irving, TX

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analyst, IT Finance & Operations supports the financial and operational functions of the Information Technology organization. This role partners with IT leadership, Finance, Procurement, Accounting, HR, vendors, and business stakeholders to manage IT budgets, telecom expenses, vendor operations, procurement, cost allocations, reporting, and process improvements. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, improving processes, and building strong business relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Operations, or related field
2+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Finance, FP&A, Procurement, Operations, Project Coordination, or similar analytical roles
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with one or more of the following: FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, procurement or vendor management, telecom expense management, ERP systems, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations,
Power BI, or Power Automate
Familiarity with Power Query and SharePoint

Responsibilities

Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the IT organization, ensuring plans are accurate and aligned with business priorities
Provide IT leadership with clear visibility into financial performance through budget vs. actual reporting and variance analysis
Identify and advance cost optimization opportunities by analyzing IT spending trends and patterns
Develop and upkeep of financial reports and dashboards that give stakeholders ongoing visibility into IT financial performance
Manage monthly telecom and wireless expense reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and accountability for IT spend
Maintain departmental chargebacks and cost allocations are accurate and reflect actual IT usage across the business
Research billing discrepancies and champion process improvements that prevent recurring issues
Support software licensing and subscriptions are tracked, managed, and optimized on an ongoing basis
Coordinate purchase request, purchase order, and invoice reconciliation process to ensure timely, accurate procurement
Maintain vendor contracts and renewal schedules proactively to avoid service disruptions or lapses
Contribute to vendor evaluation and sourcing decisions
Build actionable reporting and analysis using Excel and Power BI to support data-driven decision-making
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and drive continuous operational improvement
Maintain operational documentation remains accurate and current to support consistency and knowledge continuity
Support in mergers, acquisitions, audits, and other strategic initiatives as they arise
Assists the leadership team and other team members with various research projects and/or special projects
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct