The posting
Overview
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KPMG is looking for a Manager, IT Financial Management to join our Information Technology Services (ITS) team. This role supports the financial management and business operations of ITS, including planning, forecasting, reporting, cost management, project portfolio financials, and operational decision support.
Working closely with ITS leadership, Finance, and key business stakeholders, the Manager will help ensure disciplined financial governance across technology operations, support fiscally responsible decision-making, and contribute to the effective management of IT investments, resources, cloud costs, software spend, and operational budgets.
This role combines hands-on financial analysis and reporting with business management support, requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
What you will do
- Support annual budget development, forecasting, monthly and quarterly reporting, and business planning activities across ITS.
- Monitor spend against approved budgets, identify variances, risks, and data quality issues, and provide insights to support timely management action.
- Prepare financial analysis, cost modelling, and reporting to support ITS leadership decisions, operational planning, and proposed technology investments.
- Support the financial management of the ITS project portfolio, including budget tracking, resource allocation, cost reporting, and alignment with business priorities.
- Maintain accurate tracking of FTEs, headcount, contractor resources, charge codes, cost allocations, and related business management data.
- Review and validate purchase orders, invoices, actuals, and financial submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and budget alignment.
- Support cloud and software financial management activities, including cost allocation, chargebacks, contract reconciliation, and reporting on actuals versus forecast.
- Contribute to cloud cost management and FinOps practices, including budget tracking, forecasting, monthly cost allocation, KPI reporting, and dashboard maintenance.
- Prepare ad hoc analysis, reporting, and presentation materials to support ITS operations, portfolio discussions, executive updates, and leadership decision-making.
- Ensure IT financial management practices align with Firm policies, governance expectations, and appropriate accounting treatment for technology and resourcing spend.
- Contribute to process documentation, standardization, continuous improvement, and stronger financial discipline across ITS business management and finance operations.
- Work collaboratively with Finance, ITS stakeholders, and leadership teams to improve financial visibility, operational effectiveness, and accountability across ITS.
What you bring to the role
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or business management, ideally within an IT, technology, or professional services environment.
- CPA designation, CPA in progress, or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience supporting planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial governance in an operational or business management context.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, financial controls, and data quality.
- Ability to interpret complex financial information and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience using financial systems, reporting tools, dashboards, or related business management platforms.
- Ability to manage recurring deadlines, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred
- Experience supporting IT financial management, technology operations, project portfolio financials, software financial management, or cloud cost management.
- Exposure to FinOps, cloud cost tools, software license management, cost allocations, chargebacks, or contract reconciliation.
- Understanding of project management principles, particularly budgeting, resource allocation, and portfolio reporting.
- Experience working in a matrixed organization and partnering with both business and finance stakeholders.
- Experience preparing executive-ready reporting, financial summaries, dashboards, or presentation materials.
KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
