Demo

IT Portfolio & Finance Analyst

Kalleid
Cambridge, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2025

IT Portfolio & Finance Analyst


· Must be able to work on-site in Cambridge, MA full time

· Six-month contract 1099 position with potential to transition to full time FTE within 3-6 months for the right candidate.


Summary:


The IT Portfolio & Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the leadership team of an R&D IT department within a large pharmaceutical company with financial modeling and forecasting, project portfolio monitoring, vendor/contract management, and overall portfolio operations. This role requires close collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders, including business owners, senior management, technical experts, project managers, external partners, vendors, and administrative staff. The ideal candidate will be proficient in finance fundamentals with a solid understanding of IT operations and a strong sense of teamwork. They will demonstrate a helpful and proactive attitude, ensuring satisfaction across stakeholders and partners, by building and maintaining positive relationships with cross-functional teams.


Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties:


  • Monthly monitoring of portfolio costs and ensuring adherence to budget guidelines. Identify discrepancies (risks and affordability) early and communicate them effectively.
  • Troubleshoot portfolio-related challenges by effectively leveraging available resources, including data, tools, team input, process documentation 
  • Assist in operational aspects of vendor management, including contract reviews, request submission and PO, invoice tracking.
  • Contribute to creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and guidelines for portfolio-related processes.
  • Lead portfolio process improvement by identifying and addressing inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or redundant steps in operational processes.
  • Educate team members on project management processes and tools.


Education or Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as finance, accounting, IT, data analytics, or portfolio management. Science degrees will also be considered.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications as well as data visualization tools, including Power BI.
  • Experience with financial forecasting and budget management required, including knowledge of core accounting principles and terminology.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to report on and monitor project performance.
  • Strong attention to detail, especially while managing competing priorities and juggling multiple tasks.
  • Ability to adapt and remain flexible in the midst of competing priorities.
  • Experience demonstrating diplomatic leadership and influence across a broad range of stakeholders, such as in a Chief of Staff role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Prior experience in the life sciences industry is preferred.




If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a IT Portfolio & Finance Analyst?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the IT Portfolio & Finance Analyst career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$75,004 - $94,003
Income Estimation: 
$95,426 - $117,847
Income Estimation: 
$75,004 - $94,003
Income Estimation: 
$95,426 - $117,847
Income Estimation: 
$115,392 - $147,123
Income Estimation: 
$153,719 - $192,342
Income Estimation: 
$63,474 - $77,545
Income Estimation: 
$75,004 - $94,003
Income Estimation: 
$95,426 - $117,847
Income Estimation: 
$115,392 - $147,123
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other IT Portfolio & Finance Analyst jobs in the Cambridge, MA area that may be a better fit.

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!