IT Financial and Project Analyst - Tulsa, OK at Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Cherokee Nation Entertainment · Tulsa, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Tulsa
Support information technology (IT) through financial stewardship and business analysis. Responsible for managing IT financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, software licensing, and vendor coordination while also serving as a key liaison between business units and IT project teams. Gather and document business requirements, support project planning, and ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Tracks and manages software licenses, renewal dates, and associated costs in coordination with business owners.
- Creates, reconciles, and reports on all IT purchases, vendor invoices, and IT expenses.
- Forecasts future software and licensing needs and ensures timely renewals to avoid service disruptions.
- Assists with budget preparation, tracking, and variance analysis to support financial planning.
- Conducts quarterly audits of user access across platforms to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.
- Collaborates with vendors to obtain quotes for renewals, new services, and contract negotiations.
- Maintains accurate IT asset inventory and supports lifecycle management.
- Gathers, documents, and analyzes business requirements for projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Supports development of RFPs, RFFs, and Non-Compete Forms for procurement processes.
- Facilitates communication between technical teams and business units to ensure alignment and understanding.
- Analyzes operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in financial related project requirement gathering as a subject matter expert in financial processes, testing, and project deliverables.
- Develop and maintain user training materials and process documentation.
- Create/Track/Reconcile/Report on all IT Project Financials
- Generates and delivers financial and operational reports to leadership and stakeholders.
- Establishes protocols to optimize communication and data integration across systems and teams.
- Supports IT in coordinating outage communications and resolution efforts.
- No supervisory/management authority.
- Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, information systems, technology, or other related field and five (5) years of financial analysis and/or budgeting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four (4) years of experience as a business analyst supporting ERP systems or enterprise IT projects preferred.
- Experience managing software licensing, renewals, and vendor relationships.
- Experience developing and maintaining training materials, process documentation, and user support content.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of business processes in one or more areas such as finance, accounting, procurement, human resources, payroll, asset management, or time and labor.
- Knowledge of purchase request workflows, and vendor management practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills which includes the ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to gather and document business requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and support project delivery from inception to completion.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate across teams, influence stakeholders, and adapt communication styles to various audiences.
