IT Budget & Planning Analyst

Position Title : IT Budget & Planning Analyst – Direct Hire Location Preference : Chicago, IL (First Preference) Fort Worth, TX (Second Preference) Pittsburgh, PA (Third Preference) Other locations : Erie, PA Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, IT, or related field (MBA / Master’s preferred). 3 years’ experience in IT Finance with strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis background. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required), with strong MS Office skills. Experience with corporate systems such as SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, Power BI. Familiarity with ITFM / TBM concepts; Apptio experience highly desirable. Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines. Global organizational experience preferred. Work Type : Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in office) Compensation : Open – up to $140K for the right candidate (Base salary range per company : $77,400 – $110,300, with potential flexibility) About the Role d detail-oriented IT Budget and Planning Analyst to join the IT Finance Management (ITFM) team. This role is critical to driving financial excellence by managing IT spend, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring cost transparency across a global technology portfolio. This position leans more toward Finance than pure IT and is ideal for candidates with strong budgeting, forecasting, project financials, expenses, and accruals experience. Experience with IT Financial Management (ITFM) or Technology Business Management (TBM) tools is a plus — Apptio preferred but not required. Key Responsibilities Manage annual budgeting and monthly forecast cycles for $80M global IT spend. Handle IT month-end close activities : accruals, reporting, variance analysis, invoice / PO management, expense review. Provide financial support to IT leaders ensuring accuracy and accountability of spend. Oversee project-level financials ensuring alignment with budget / forecast. Support financial models including scenario planning, cost optimization, multi-year forecasting, benchmarking, metrics. Document and enforce ITFM guidelines, drive compliance and financial governance. Partner with global stakeholders across all organizational levels. Contribute to special projects, acquisition support, and evolving IT finance initiatives. Send your updated resume at karan.bhatia@systemone.com Ref : 404-IT Pittsburghaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a