IT Finance & Planning Manager

Solventum

. Lead the annual operating plan, budget establishment, forecasting cycles, and long-range financial plans for the IT organization .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeBangalore • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial governance within complex global organizations. Proficient in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and the use of advanced financial tools to drive strategic investment decisions and optimize resource allocation.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisBudgeting And ForecastingFinancial Governance StandardsFinancial Modeling And Scenario AnalysisAdvanced Proficiency In Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial PlanningBudgetingForecastingPortfolio Financial ManagementCapital Expense ManagementProject AccountingBenefits RealizationFinancial ControlsProcess StandardizationAutomation

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingExpert-Level NegotiationStakeholder InfluenceCoaching SkillsStructured Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP PlatformsSAPOracleWorkdayPower BITableauAlteryxAnaplanAdaptive PlanningFinancial Planning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACMACFA

Industry Keywords

IT Financial ManagementVendor Financial GovernanceTechnology Investment Lifecycle ManagementDigital Transformation ProgramsComplex Global Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityERPOracleTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the annual operating plan, budget establishment, forecasting cycles, and long-range financial plans for the IT organization
Establish guidelines, standards, and planning calendars for IT financial decisions
Advise IT leadership on investment trade-offs, funding alternatives, business cases, total cost of ownership, ROI, and affordability
Manage IT financial performance, including monthly results, variance drivers, forecast accuracy, financial risk, capital versus operating expenses, and corrective actions
Partner with portfolio, program, and project leaders on investment portfolio financial performance, resource forecasting, benefits realization, and financial governance
Lead enterprise financial analysis and scenario planning for portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, cost optimization, benefits realization, and multi-year investment strategy
Improve IT financial governance, controls, policies, and reporting standards while ensuring compliance with corporate financial policy and audit requirements
Oversee vendor and contract-related financial activities, including budgets, purchase commitments, invoice validation, accruals, consumption analysis, forecasting, and reporting
Develop executive-ready presentations, financial insights, and scenario analyses
Advance IT financial management through process standardization, automation, analytics, reporting, best practices, and coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher
12+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, portfolio financial management, technology finance, or related finance leadership roles supporting complex global organizations
Experience owning the annual operating plan, budget, and forecast cycle for a large function, portfolio, or business unit
Experience establishing planning guidelines, targets, and financial governance standards
Experience advising senior leadership and influencing investment prioritization, funding decisions, cost optimization, and multi-year planning
Expertise in financial modelling, scenario analysis, business case development, capital versus operating expense management, project and portfolio accounting, benefits realization, and financial controls
Experience establishing or maturing financial processes, policies, controls, reporting frameworks, and automation across a complex, matrixed organization
Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or equivalent, financial planning tools, and analytics/reporting platforms
MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification (additional qualification)
Experience supporting ERP, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, M&A, or digital transformation programs (additional qualification)
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar platforms (additional qualification)
Knowledge of vendor financial governance, software licensing economics, contract financial management, and technology investment lifecycle management (additional qualification)
Experience leading financial planning across a global, matrixed organization (additional qualification)
Executive presence, expert-level negotiation and counsel, strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, stakeholder influence, and coaching skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits benchmarked against comparable companies
Programs supporting physical and financial well-being