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About the Role

The IT Finance Manager plays a key strategic and operational role in supporting Hearst Technology’s financial planning, analysis, and vendor management functions. This role combines financial governance, capital project oversight, and procurement process management to ensure alignment between IT, Finance, and vendor partners. Working closely with technology leaders and the Vendor Management team, this individual will drive financial transparency, efficiency, and accountability across the technology organization.

Responsibilities

Deliver monthly P&L, G&A, and financial reports to IT senior leadership.
Prepare and present monthly forecasts and variance analyses for operating and capital expenditures.
Monitor and manage IT budgets, including reconciling financial discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
Perform ROI and cost-benefit analyses for technology projects and initiatives.
Support capital planning through research, financial modeling, business case validation, and fund release coordination.
Oversee end-to-end financial lifecycle of capital projects, from budget submission through completion.
Work with project leads to place orders, track spend and ensure invoicing accuracy.
Monitor project timelines, expenses, and financial compliance to ensure projects remain on track and within budget.
Partner with the Vendor Management team to process contract renewals, maintenance orders, and vendor payments.
Ensure accuracy and timely issuance of purchase orders (POs); monitor PO transmission and vendor communications.
Identify and implement automation opportunities for streamlining procurement, invoicing, and financial reporting processes.
Optimize workflows to enhance accuracy, reduce turnaround times, and improve stakeholder satisfaction.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams.
Translate financial concepts to IT stakeholders and help bridge operational and financial goals.
Support ad hoc reporting and provide financial insights to aid decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related a field.
3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and vendor/contract management.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, capital project planning, and financial reporting.
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with Apptio, Oracle ERP, and SmartView is a plus.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
A process-improvement mindset and strong interest in automation and digital transformation.
Experience in a technology-driven environment is preferred.

Skills

Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
Vendor Management
Financial Governance
Capital Project Oversight
Procurement Process Management
Budget Management
Financial Reporting
Forecasting
Variance Analysis
ROI Analysis
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Capital Planning
Financial Modeling
Business Case Validation
Contract Management
Vendor Payment Processing
Purchase Order Management
Process Improvement
Automation
Workflow Optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communication Skills
Excel
Apptio
Oracle ERP
SmartView

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $135,000

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Employee assistance programs

About the Company

Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services, and media company dedicated to innovating, informing audiences and leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care.
Our portfolio includes more than 360 businesses worldwide.
On the consumer side, we operate 35 television stations, 28 daily newspapers and publish more than 200 magazine editions featuring many of the most iconic brands in media.
We also hold ownership stakes in leading cable networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.
On the business-to-business side, our companies include Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information and analytics; Hearst Health, which provides intelligence and software that improve care outcomes; and Hearst Transportation, which delivers data and software for aviation, automotive and trucking.
Our strength lies in our people.
We value the diverse perspectives that move us forward.
Our Corporate Teams deliver essential programs and services that support the entire Hearst enterprise.
Spanning communications, employee benefits, finance, learning and development, legal, technology, and more, these teams lead initiatives that advance Hearst’s mission to inform and inspire.
Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow, collaborate and make a lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.