IT Budget Coordinator

Talan • New York, NY

9h • $90,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Talan is an international consulting and technology expertise group supporting Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Financial Services clients through large-scale transformation programs driven by data, technology, and innovation.
In North America, Talan works with some of the largest U.S., French, and Japanese banks, delivering high-value expertise across front-office, risk, finance, regulatory, and technology domains.
With over 20 years of experience, a presence across five continents and 21 countries, and Great Place to Work® certification, the Group is on track to reach 8,000 employees worldwide, including 600 in North America.
We are seeking an IT Budget Coordinator to join our team.
In this role, you will play a central part in IT financial management, overseeing budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting across multiple technology initiatives. You will work closely with IT leadership, Finance, Procurement, and Head Office resource control teams to ensure accurate budget governance, clear visibility on spend, and strong alignment between IT strategy and business priorities.
This position requires a strong analytical mindset, advanced reporting skills, and the ability to confidently interact with senior stakeholders. You will contribute directly to strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights on budget performance, variances, and funding needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering or Computer Science.
• MIN 5 years of experience in IT budget management, financial analysis, or a similar role within a corporate or financial services environment.
• Strong expertise in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables); VBA and Power BI experience is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to produce clear, senior-level financial reports and present budget insights confidently.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, structured thinking, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• VBA and Power BI experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance IT budget tracking and reporting tools using advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Monitor IT expenditures, burn rates, and forecasts to ensure strict adherence to approved budgets.
• Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, and clearly communicate key drivers.
• Lead and prepare materials for budget review meetings with IT managers and senior leadership.
• Coordinate project budget requests, consolidate inputs from multiple stakeholders, and support funding approval processes.
• Partner with Procurement and Finance to ensure accurate order tracking, invoicing, accruals, and cost allocation.
• Work with Head Office resource control teams to comply with global budget processes, reporting standards, and timelines.
• Support annual budget preparation (including the 2026 budget), leveraging prior year actuals and the IT roadmap.
• Contribute to aligning IT investment decisions with business objectives, cost optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$140,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level