London Office - Global IT Finance Manager (Hybrid working, M/F/D)

Job Summary

L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consulting firm that addresses the most critical commercial issues for leaders of some of the world's most successful businesses. We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Global IT Finance Manager to join our London office. This hybrid role is the primary link between the IT function and corporate Finance, responsible for overseeing the firm's IT financial management, budgeting, asset management, procurement governance, and vendor relationships. You will own the end-to-end IT budget lifecycle, provide strategic financial insights to IT leadership, and manage a team of two Finance, Procurement and Contracts Specialists. The ideal candidate is an experienced IT finance professional with strong commercial acumen, proven budget management expertise, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a global professional services environment. This role also serves as the IT Office Liaison for the London office, acting as an escalation point and trusted bridge between office staff and the IT service desk. If you are looking for a high-impact role in a prestigious firm where you can drive financial transparency and operational efficiency, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the annual IT budget process, working closely with the Senior Director of Global IT and the corporate Finance team to develop, submit, and manage the IT budget.
• Serve as the primary liaison between IT Finance and the corporate Finance team, ensuring alignment on reporting, forecasting, cost centre allocation, and financial governance.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of IT spend against financials reported by Finance, investigating and resolving variances.
• Provide accurate and timely IT budget reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with IT leadership to track capital and operating expenditure against approved budgets and proactively flag risks for overspend.
• Support finance-led initiatives such as audits, cost reviews, and year-end processes as they relate to IT spend.
• Manage, coach, and develop assigned personnel, setting clear objectives and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, workload prioritization, and quality oversight for the IT finance and procurement function.
• Support the onboarding, training, and professional growth of direct reports.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to local office service desk staff as necessary.
• Serve as an escalation point and buffer between local office staff and the service desk.
• Collaborate with regional service desk leadership to provide necessary assistance for the local service desk team.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT Asset Management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee the full lifecycle management of hardware and software assets, from procurement through to disposal.
• Ensure software license compliance across all corporate-owned titles and maintain accurate license entitlement records.
• Define and enforce ITAM best practices in line with industry standards and internal audit requirements.
• Partner with IT teams and Finance to ensure asset data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with financial reporting requirements.
• Organize and track IT procurement activities across hardware, software, and services, including contract dates and relevant information in each contract.
• Oversee vendor management activities including arranging and running quarterly business reviews, and escalation management.
• Review key contracts as renewals approach or as amendments are needed and coordinate the renewal or amendment process with the Senior Director of IT or Global CIO.
• Assist as needed in contract negotiations at the request of the Senior Director of IT or the Global CIO.
• Ensure procurement processes, policies, and workflows are maintained, documented, and continuously improved.
• Conduct regular market analysis to ensure the firm receives competitive pricing and maximizes value from its vendor relationships.
• Oversee the management of L.E.K.'s wireless mobile device accounts, including vendor relationships and cost optimization.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with IT leadership, business and finance stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, translating complex financial and procurement information into clear, actionable insights.
• Represent IT Finance and Procurement in cross-functional meetings and project initiatives, ensuring procurement and financial considerations are addressed early.
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities across vendor, contract, procurement, and financial management processes.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT finance, IT procurement, IT vendor management, or a related field.
• Proven experience partnering with a corporate Finance function on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring direct and indirect reports in a professional services or corporate environment.
• Hands-on experience developing or managing IT Asset Management frameworks or policies.
• Experience in a global professional services firm is highly regarded.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; a qualification in Finance, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional certification in ITAM (e.g. CHAMP, CSAM) or procurement is desirable but not required.

Skills Inventory

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold a team accountable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging at all levels of an organization.
• Proven ability to act as a trusted intermediary between business stakeholders, consulting staff, and a technical function.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, variance analysis, and spend forecasting.
• High attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex procurement, contract, and financial data.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational goals into process improvements.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior audiences.
• Superior Excel expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively using PowerPoint.

Salary & Compensation Estimation

For a Global IT Finance Manager role in London at a top-tier strategy consulting firm like L.E.K. Consulting, the total compensation is highly competitive. Based on market data for similar roles in London with 5+ years of experience and leadership responsibilities, the base salary is estimated to be in the range of GBP 85,000 to GBP 110,000 per annum. This is typically supplemented by a performance-based bonus, which can range from 10% to 20% of base salary. Additional benefits often include private medical insurance, pension contributions, life assurance, and other perks. The exact figure will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and negotiation.