Technology Business Manager

Hearst Technology is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual with a strong technology and financial management background to help implement and operationalize a Technology Business Management solution designed to position executives with the knowledge to manage and communicate the cost, quality, and value of IT Services.  The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision and the drive to make that vision a reality.  This role involves close collaboration with business, IT and Finance professionals at all levels within the organization. 

The candidate will be expected to: 

• Define and review regularly with stakeholders from business, IT and Finance the list of use cases for technology business management within Hearst Technology (chargeback, service pricing, IT Total Cost of Ownership, benchmarking, etc.).
• Gather reports requirements from stakeholders in business, IT and Finance.
• Translate use cases and report requirements into a working set of operational and financial models, metrics, dashboards, and management reports.
• Identify and document all data sources, systems of records supporting the collection of data for TBM analytics from systems of record such as General Ledger, Fixed Assets, ServiceNow, etc. and interpret data into information and share across all multiple audiences.
• Implement operational and financial models, metrics, dashboards, and management reports.
• Operationalize data collection and reporting monthly by loading, validating, and reviewing reports on a timely basis with business, IT and Finance stakeholders.
• Provide analytics for ad hoc IT strategic initiatives (sourcing strategy, cloud computing strategy, migration projects, application rationalization, etc.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Bachelors-level degree in Finance and Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in IT Finance or a TBM-related role.
• Experience in Technology Accounting, GAAP, strategy advisory, FinOps, IT management consulting or IT Data Analytics.
• Ability to work with minimal super vision efficiently and effectively with multiple levels of management and staff across the organization, particularly within the Technology and Finance organizations.
• Knowledge of IT services and financial management processes and best practices such as budgeting, cost allocations for chargeback, benchmarking, service costing and service pricing.
• Self-starter, Strong leadership, organizational, communications skills - capable of motivating and managing organizations or teams to deliver desired results.
• Advanced analytical skills with financial, cloud data and the ability to summarize data quickly and accurately.
• Experience with M365 Suite including PowerBI.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City.  The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $120,000 - $130,000.  Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City.  If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location.  A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.  Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.