The Director Business Technology is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight for all technology-related initiatives across North America.
This position requires a strong understanding of business and technology and the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. The Business Technology Finance Director plays a crucial role in ensuring that technology investments align with business objectives and are financially sound.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for technology investments, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial objectives.
- Collaborate with other departmental directors to ensure seamless integration of technology finance into overall corporate financial planning.
- Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Monitor and control technology-related expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising project objectives.
- Oversee the financial aspects of technology projects, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Prepare and present regular financial reports to the leadership team highlighting key financial metrics, trends, and risks associated with technology projects.
- Provide insights into financial trends, risks, and opportunities associated with technology investments.
- Act as a key advisor to the leadership team, providing insights into the financial implications of technology decisions and initiatives.
- Work closely with technology leaders to understand project requirements, timelines, and resource needs.
- Conduct financial analysis to assess the ROI of technology investments and provide recommendations for optimizing resource allocation.
- Establish and enforce financial controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Collaborate with procurement and technology teams to negotiate contracts and pricing with technology vendors.
- Assess the financial implications of emerging technologies and provide recommendations for their adoption.
- Evaluate vendor performance from a financial perspective and ensure alignment with contractual agreements.
- Contribute to the development of long-term technology strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Assess the financial implications of emerging technologies and provide recommendations for their adoption.
Position Requirements:
Key Behavioral Competencies:
- Professional leadership skills and the ability to develop relationships with others, including senior management.
- Ability to guide several direct reports - responsible for organization alignment, performance, and personnel growth / career advancement.
Education and Work History:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required. MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) is highly desirable. 10+ years of experience required.
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within a technology-driven organization.
- In-depth knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Proven ability to impact and influence cross functional leaders to make better decisions to achieve business results.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Familiarity with technology project management methodologies and processes.
- Experience with Qlik and/or Power BI is encouraged but not required.
- Salary Range: (122,100 - 170,900)
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off
- 401k & Company Match
The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.