Senior Financial Analyst - IT Programs

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst - IT BusinessJob DescriptionAs a Sr. Financial Analyst in the IT Business sector, you will lead and maintain IT portfolio management processes, governance frameworks, and project prioritization. You will oversee project portfolios, including schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and benefits realization. Your role will support annual planning, strategic road mapping, and project intake processes while developing and promoting project management methodologies across traditional, Agile, and hybrid environments.Responsibilities

• Coach project managers, Scrum Masters, and IT leaders on project execution and governance best practices.
• Manage IT financial planning, including OPEX, CAPEX, forecasting, chargebacks, and annual budgeting.
• Monitor budget performance and ensure compliance with financial policies and procurement practices.
• Conduct financial analysis, ROI evaluations, cost-benefit assessments, and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, vendor rationalization, and improved IT investment value.
• Partner with leadership, finance, procurement, and vendors to ensure accurate budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contract management, sourcing strategies, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with procurement to evaluate contracts, negotiate improvements, and ensure financial accountability.
• Drive vendor optimization initiatives while supporting strategic partnership management.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to understand priorities, operational challenges, and technology opportunities.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and align IT investments with business objectives.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards, reports, presentations, and portfolio updates.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making among stakeholders across the organization.
• Lead and develop a team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental KPIs, OKRs, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Build strong relationships across global and cross-functional teams.
• Promote innovation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies within the IT Project Office.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in PMO management.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, procurement, or IT financial management.
• 2-3+ years of project or portfolio management experience in a PMO model.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of IT budgeting, cost accounting, vendor management, and financial forecasting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• People management experience is preferred.

Work EnvironmentThis position requires on-site work with core hours from 9 AM to 3 PM. Employees can choose any 8-hour period within this timeframe. One remote workday is allowed per week, with the exception of Mondays (4 days on-site, 1 day WFH).

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Tampa,FL.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.