IT Finance Manager

Aston Carter•Kansas City, MO

2d•$58 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

We’re partnering with a well-known organization in the Kansas City area to identify an IT Finance Manager for a contract engagement of at least six months, with strong potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role. Offering a target pay rate of $65–$85/hour, along with contract benefits including holiday pay and PTO accrual, this is a high-impact opportunity within a multi-billion-dollar enterprise for someone looking to lead and influence financial strategy at the intersection of finance and technology. In this role, you’ll serve as a key member of the IT leadership team, overseeing financial planning, forecasting, and cost transparency for a technology portfolio totaling several hundred million dollars annually. You’ll partner closely with executive stakeholders to drive budgeting, analyze performance, and support strategic decision-making, while leading efforts around technology cost modeling, chargebacks, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of relevant experience (11+ preferred), a Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting (CPA and public accounting experience preferred), and a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Experience in large, complex environments, along with exposure to Oracle and Power BI and a proven ability to lead teams and influence outcomes, will set you apart. Description The IT Financial Manager is a high impact finance-based role immersed in the Information Technology Department. This position is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy and execution of all technology-related spend across a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. This role provides direction, support and oversight for a cross-functional team that manages financial planning, forecasting, cost transparency, and technology chargebacks for a portfolio of several hundred million dollars annually. As a key member of the Information Technology leadership team, the IT Financial Manager partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to influence investment decisions, promote financial accountability, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic acumen, financial expertise, and people leadership. They are comfortable navigating both the details of financial modeling and the broader context of enterprise-level decision making. This individual excels in translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior executives, while fostering a culture of transparency, consistency, and measurable business value from technology investments.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Accounting; Finance or other similar discipline from accredited program. and 8 years related professional experience Required (11 years preferred)
Must be expert in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
Requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience highly preferred
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Power BI. (preferred)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with the executive leadership team to define and implement financial goals for the IT department.
Establish and embed financial best practices within the department’s operations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop the annual business plan and fourth-quarter forecast by translating business initiatives and consumption trends into projected technology cost impacts.
Monitor and manage monthly financial performance, including detailed analysis of Run vs. Transform the Business spending using the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework.
Respond to ad hoc requests to support the strategic goals of the executive leadership team.
Maintain and apply in-depth knowledge of accounting systems and data reporting tools to support accurate and actionable financial analysis.
Promote a culture of financial accountability and TBM literacy by equipping service owners and product managers with the knowledge to interpret unit rates, total application costs, and optimization opportunities.
Conduct benchmarking analyses and develop cost models to support data-driven decision-making.
Fulfill reporting requirements in coordination with accounting and other corporate groups.
Deliver presentations on financial trends and provide conceptual training to various departmental audiences.
Serve as the primary liaison to the corporate reporting team, ensuring alignment on financial reporting and overhead results.
Provide expert guidance on forecasting for key initiatives and material financial matters within the IT department.
Share best practices and innovations developed within IT Finance with the broader corporate reporting community.
Mentor and support the development of corporate support professionals.
Drive technology cost transparency by ensuring chargeback rates reflect forecasted consumption, cost structures, and desired behavioral outcomes.
Build and maintain partnerships across the enterprise to enhance understanding and use of chargeback data in decision-making processes.
Advocate for fairness and transparency in cost recovery, ensuring technology chargebacks are consistent, defensible, and aligned with business value.