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KPMG

Senior Business Manager, IT

Posted 16 days ago

Job Details

Location

Canada

Job Description

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG is looking for a Senior Business Manager for our Information Technology Services (ITS) team. This role is responsible for managing core business operational processes that cover Financial Management, Planning, Forecasting and Reporting (working closely with the Finance Business Partner), FinOps Cloud Cost Management, as well as Executive and Operational support.

The Senior Business Manager will be responsible for managing a budget portfolio of $100M plus while ensuring that IT projects, initiatives, and daily activities are conducted within budget and in line with ITS strategy. You will support the CIO and the ITS Leadership in executing organizational initiatives and making fiscally responsible decisions.

What you will do
  • Budget Development and Management: Work with ITS leadership to develop annual budgets that support business objectives, monitoring spending closely to prevent overruns, and identify opportunities for savings.
  • Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Conduct financial analysis to forecast IT expenditures, capital requirements, and operational costs, providing actionable insights to ITS Leadership.
  • Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that IT financial practices adhere to the Firm's policies, advise and guide on proper accounting for IT spending related to technology and resourcing.
  • Project Portfolio Management: Work closely with the Finance team and ITS stakeholders to bring rigour to the Financial Management of ITS Projects Portfolio.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Work with the ITS Leadership to develop financial analysis and cost modelling of proposed IT investments to assess the financial impact and feasibility within budget constraints.
  • Cloud Cost Management (FinOps): Oversee the Cloud Financial Operations including monthly cost allocation, budget and forecast. Maintain financial and dashboard reporting for KPIs. Work with the FinOps team members to further the adoption of FinOps practice in the Firm.
  • Provide Executive support for presentations and decision making around financials.
  • Support the administration of HR processes and policies in ITS, including pay planning and working closely with the HR team.


This is a hybrid position. #li-hybrid

What you bring to the role
  • 7+ years of experience in financial management, with at least 5 years of experience focused on IT financial management (planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting).
  • Professional accounting designation.
  • Professional experience evaluating the financial implications of IT decisions and the impact to IT infrastructure, software, and systems.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting complex financial data and translating insights into actionable recommendations. Strong coordination and management skills.
  • Understanding of project management principles, with a particular focus on budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Experience with Software License Management and Cost Allocations.
  • Ability to communicate financial information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft tools (i.e., Excel).
  • Experience in Cloud Cost Management (FinOps) Cloud Cost Tools (e.g., IBM/Apptio Cloudability and Total Cost)


Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page .

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.

Industry

Banking & Finance

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-01-19

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