IT COMMERCIAL BUSINESS MANAGER

IT Commercial Business Manager

Salary: Salary negotiable Dependent on Experience

Location: Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid Working)

Hours: 37 ½ hours per week

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Our client is a leading insurer in the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional service to their customers. We are proud to be working in partnership with such a diverse and inclusive employer, committed to creating a positive and empowering work environment.

They are seeking a dynamic IT Business Manager to lead their IT department's financial strategy and operations. This pivotal role will involve overseeing budgeting, cost optimisation, asset management, and service cost management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust IT finance policies and procedures aligned with our client’s strategic goals.
• Support the IT Leadership Team in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing expert financial guidance.
• Identify and capitalise on cost-saving opportunities within the IT department, collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Establish and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the department's financial performance and value delivery.
• Implement effective mechanisms to track and allocate technology service costs based on usage and business needs.
• Oversee a robust IT asset management strategy to optimise asset utilisation and minimize costs.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Proven track record in IT commercial management, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• In-depth understanding of IT systems and their financial implications.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow Asset Manager or similar asset management tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy within the IT Business Manager role:

• Working for an employer who has received 'Top Employer’ status in the UK.
• Flexible Working - gives employees flexibility around location and for many of roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop offs etc.
• Minimum of 31 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days.
• Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan
• Health Screening
• Will Writing
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Wellbeing Activities - Yoga, Mindfulness.
• Annual Bonus Schemes
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Competitive Pension
• Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover
• Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover
• Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops.

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please apply today.