Interim IT Finance Manager

Interim IT Finance Manager - Insurance - IT Finance, Fin Ops, Portfolio Spend

Urgent IT Finance Manager with insurance background needed at a key point of transformation within a Specialty Insurer's technology function. Sitting within ITLT, you will take ownership of the financial governance of a £25-30m IT budget across a complex multi-entity environment, bringing greater control, transparency and financial discipline to technology spend.

You will work closely with the CIO, IT Leadership Team, Finance and PMO to improve processes, manage cloud and technology costs, and support the rollout of a new finance system.

Initial 6-month contract at £900-£1,100/day Inside IR35 (with potential to convert to permanent) and on a hybrid working policy.

• Own financial governance of a £25-30m IT budget including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Establish and manage cloud financial operations (Fin Ops) and cost optimisation processes
• Develop and manage IT cost allocation across multiple business entities
• Oversee procurement-to-pay, invoicing controls and vendor financial governance
• Act as financial lead for IT project portfolio and PMO spend

• Experience managing IT / technology budgets within a complex organisation
• Background in IT Finance, Technology Finance Business Partnering or IT Financial Control within Insurance
• Strong understanding of cloud and on-prem technology cost models
• Advanced Excel and experience with finance or P2P/S2P systems (e.g. Proactis, Anaplan, Ivalua)
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders