Manager, IT Financial Operations

Nashville, Tennessee Job Description This position plays a critical role in ensuring our technology investments are planned, managed, and optimized effectively. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, financially savvy, and comfortable working across departments to align IT initiatives with business goals. This is a highly collaborative role that supports strategic decision-making and contributes to the overall efficiency and accountability of the IT organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development and coordination of the annual IT budget, working closely with IT leaders and administrative departments. Manage monthly budget analysis and reporting, identifying trends, variances, and recommending actions as needed. Partner with Finance to manage budget changes, track actuals, and align forecasts. Oversee contract management, including tracking terms, renewal dates, and compliance obligations. Maintain an accurate inventory of software licenses, including renewal schedules and usage metrics. Negotiate and review license agreements and renewals with key technology vendors such as Microsoft. Collaborate with IT project managers to ensure financial alignment with project goals. Provide financial insight to support IT decision-making, project planning, and vendor negotiations. REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or contract management—experience in IT or a technology-focused environment is a plus. Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with financial systems and reporting tools preferred. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset. Comfortable working across multiple teams and managing competing priorities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit and stand for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com. We set a high bar for client service and regularly ask clients how we can do better. Our responsiveness has placed us among the Top 25 Most Recommended Law Firms Among GCs for five years running in BTI’s benchmark survey of corporate counsel. This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators and application developers to more easily access and analyze data.