IT Planning and Financial Specialist

IT Planning and Financial specialist

As the IT Planning and Financial specialist, you will be a key partner and advisor to the Head of FLS-IT (CIO) and the management team, ensuring IT financial transparency, operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and clear communication within the IT organization and across the company. You will manage high-priority initiatives, streamline internal processes, and support the Head of FLS-ITs vision with a strong emphasis on financial analysis, KPI reporting, and performance management. This role demands a seasoned professional with a strong analytical background, financial acumen, and the ability to create compelling presentations and reports for the executive team.

Your responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Budget Management

• Track, analyze, and report on financial performance, identifying trends, opportunities for cost optimization, and areas of improvement supporting the Technology Business Management (TBM) approach
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure alignment on budgetary processes, forecasts, and ongoing financial reporting.

KPI Reporting & Performance Management

• Manage KPIs and OKRs to measure performance across technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Create, update, and manage regular dashboards and reports to provide clear insights on progress, roadblocks, and impact.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and enhance accountability across the tech organization.

Strategic Support, Communication & collaboration

• Develop and manage internal and external communications for the CIO, including presentations, reports, and updates for leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with senior IT leaders to drive clarity and alignment on goals, priorities, and execution plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across departments to facilitate alignment on strategic initiatives, mitigate risks, and foster collaboration.

What you bring

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial metrics, cost management, and budgeting processes to support high-level decision-making.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate business needs, connect the dots between strategic objectives, and implement solutions that drive results.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in managing relationships across all levels, fostering collaboration, and maintaining alignment on goals.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems, interpret data, and propose effective solutions.
• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional communication skills with an ability to deliver clear and compelling messages, whether in a boardroom or team meeting.
• Results-Oriented Leadership: Ability to take ownership of projects, prioritize work, and drive initiatives to successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in strategic operations, financial planning, project management, or similar roles within technology or related industries.
• Extensive experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of transforming data into actionable insights and clear reports.
• Demonstrated ability to build and deliver executive-level presentations, balancing detail with high-level messaging.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and drive consensus across senior leadership.
• Proven experience in project or program management, ideally within a technology or IT environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

What we offer

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers