Landmark Group - Finance Business Partner - IT Department

IT BP Role

Landmark Group is one of the largest and diversified retailers in the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. The group operates over 2200 stores over 30 million square feet across the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. The group employs over 50,000 people.

Job Title: IT BP Role

Job Summary -

Responsible for the overall financial management and controls for the IT department. Oversee the function of IT Financial Management to include cost center reporting; budget preparation and tracking; project tracking (CapEx / Operational G&A); asset management; billing; analysis; contract management; resource tracking (e.g., internal capitalizable labor).

Essential Functions (Key Responsibilities) -

- Provide a continuous flow of detailed financial oversight and analysis to support the IT department as well as other significant financial investments.

- Initiate cost efficiency and savings programs and audits (both internal and external) to ensure IT dept is in the best financial position possible.

- Plan and lead annual budgeting process for all IT spend, cost centers and projects.

- Track and ensure appropriate financial analysis is conducted for all IT Capital Expenditures and projects.

- Oversee procurement for IT related items (PCs, HW, SW, statements of work, etc..). Also, develop necessary procurement policies and procedures related to shipping, receiving, and asset mgmt.

- Manage the IT dept.'s internal time reporting in an effort to accurately capture and report on internal capitalizable labor efforts.

- Provide management with lease vs buy analysis as needed for IT-related acquisitions.

- Manage and maintain IT contracts database. Work in conjunction with internal departments (IT, Legal, Audit) and external vendors to ensure annual renewals and rates are appropriate and met on time.

- Work directly with the IT PMO office to assist in project financial management and reporting.

- Serve as liaison between the IT Dept. and Corporate Finance/Accounting Depts.

- Assist in the planning and preparation of regular IT Committee meetings to provide financial support.

Education and Experience Requirements

- Master's degree with a concentration of Finance or Business from Tier 1 Institutes.

- 7 to 13 years of experience in a multi-disciplined environment with an understanding of business dynamics and exposure to strategic budgeting, forecasting, and IT planning.

- Must have an experience in Finance Business Partnering with IT/ Consulting organizations.

Required Knowledge and Skills

- Strong financial skills, knowledge of financial applications, concepts, and theories including discounted cash flow analysis, internal rate of return, net present value, and ratio analysis.

- Prior experience and knowledge within an IT department focusing on financial and administrative oversight is a plus.

- Excellent communication skills.

- Ability to work as a team member.

- Access to highly confidential information.

- Strong Microsoft Excel and Power point skills.