Lead Financial Analyst, Technology - Hybrid Chicago, IL

CDW

136d • $111,000 - $154,200

About The Position

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. We’re looking for a highly analytical, business-minded Lead Financial Analyst to partner with CDW’s internal Technology organization. You’ll drive financial rigor, cost transparency, and strategic insight across software, infrastructure, and capital projects—while championing data-visualization best practices to tell the story behind the numbers. This is a hands-on role that works closely with Tech and Finance leadership and collaborates with the broader FP&A community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related financial field.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, including at least 1 year supporting IT, Engineering, or Shared Services.
• Demonstrated expertise in CapEx/OpEx tracking, capitalization accounting, and multi-year software/license agreements.
• Advanced modeling skills (NPV, IRR, payback, sensitivity & scenario analysis).
• Proven ability to visualize complex data and craft compelling narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency with financial planning platforms (Adaptive), ERP systems (Workday), and visualization tools (Power BI).
• Strong communication, executive-level presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Self-starter, strategic thinker, and effective mentor who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or CFA.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner for Technology leadership—owning monthly forecasts, annual budgets, long-range plans, and spend accountability.
• Build robust financial models and dashboards that inform CapEx vs. OpEx, capitalized software development costs, cloud vs. on-prem spend, and run vs. grow drivers.
• Lead variance analysis and translate results into clear, actionable insights for both Tech and Finance executives.
• Track software renewals, license utilization, and project spend to ensure alignment with budgeted commitments and cost-efficiency objectives.
• Support CapEx governance: prepare business-case reviews, perform IRR/ROI and payback analyses, and align funding with project-prioritization frameworks.
• Model financial implications of vendor contracts to inform negotiations on multi-year deals, payment schedules, and optimization opportunities.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes by automating reporting, enhancing scenario-planning workflows, and embedding best-practice data-visualization techniques.
• Leverage modern toolsets: Adaptive, Power BI, and advanced Excel to deliver dynamic insights and self-service reporting.

Benefits

• Pay range: $111,000 - $154,200 depending on experience and skill set.
• Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees