Piper Companies

Manager, IT Financial Operations

Piper Companies$177K — $180K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-9 years of experience in financial analysis and budgeting, specifically within IT operations.
  • Proven expertise in leading financial processes such as forecasting and monthly reforecasting, with emphasis on strategic recommendations.
  • Deep understanding of IT cost components such as infrastructure and licensing, as well as labor and project investments.
  • Strong collaboration skills with transparency to build trust among stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary liaison between IT Finance and budget owners to foster strong working relationships.
  • Support and review the financial modeling of business cases to ensure governance alignment.
  • Lead the monthly forecasting and reforecasting process, delivering accurate financial projections and insights.
  • Utilize AI-driven tools and analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy and identify financial trends.
  • Collaborate with Corporate Finance to ensure alignment in financial planning across departments.
  • Educate and enhance financial acumen among stakeholders regarding budget performance and technology investment impacts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Hybrid work schedule with three days onsite.
  • Long-term employment through direct hire.
Full Job Description
is seeking a Manager IT Financial Operations to join a reputable Law Firm located in Chicago, IL. The Manager, IT Financial Operations oversees the relationship between budget owners and IT finance, leading forecasting, financial planning, and budget management through strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities for the Manager, IT Financial Operations Include:
  • Serve as the primary liaison between IT Finance and budget owners, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring alignment on financial objectives.
  • Support and review business case financial modeling, ensuring assumptions are reasonable and aligned with governance standards.
  • Own and manage the monthly forecasting and reforecasting process, providing accurate financial projections and actionable insights.
  • Leverage AI-driven tools and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, identify trends, and anticipate budget owner needs.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Corporate Finance to ensure consistency and alignment across financial planning activities.
  • Partner closely with stakeholders to educate and increase financial acumen, helping leaders understand budget performance, forecasting assumptions, cost drivers, and the impact of technology investment decisions.

Qualifications for the Manager, IT Financial Operations Include:
  • 7-9 years of Professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or IT financial operations.
  • Experience leading financial forecasting, budgeting, and monthly reforecasting processes, with the ability to develop accurate projections, identify key assumptions, and provide strategic recommendations based on financial trends and business needs.
  • Strong understanding of IT cost drivers including infrastructure, licensing, cloud consumption, labor, and project investments.
  • Demonstrates strong collaboration and transparency for stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

Compensation for the Manager, IT Financial Operations Includes:
  • Salary Range: $ 177,000-180,000 Depending on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Direct Hire
  • Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite).

This job opens for applications on 9/1/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

Financial Forecasting, Monthly Reforecasting, Budget Management, Budget Planning, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Strategic Financial Planning, IT Financial Management, IT Finance Technology, Finance Bill of IT, Cloud Financial Management, IT Cost Management, Technology Investment Analysis, IT Operations, Cost Optimization.

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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