## Job Description## About the RoleThe Specialist, IT Financial & Capacity Management role sits within the IT Performance and Partnership team and supports the planning, analysis, and optimization of IT workforce capacity, budgets, and resource utilization. The position helps ensure the organization has the right skills, talent, and financial resources in place at the right time.This role brings together IT financial management, budget planning, resource capacity modelling, workforce analytics, and workforce insights to support organizational priorities and the execution of the IT strategy. It works across IT, HR, and Finance, with a strong focus on analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.The position is responsible for assessing capacity and financial needs, monitoring budget performance, and providing clear insights to leadership on workforce and cost trends. The work has direct impact on how IT resources are planned, managed, and aligned to business requirements.## Key Responsibilities– Conduct workforce and IT capacity assessments, including supply and demand analysis, utilization trends, and future workload forecasting. – Plan, monitor, analyze, and report on all IT financial resources. – Oversee IT operating and capital budgets, track performance against approved targets, and analyze cost drivers, trends, and risks. – Coordinate annual IT operating and capital budget development by consolidating inputs from across IT functions. – Perform monthly and quarterly budget monitoring across IT cost centres, including labour, software, hardware, cloud services, maintenance, telecom, security, and project spending. – Analyze IT cost structures to identify major drivers across labour, licensing, infrastructure, cloud consumption, cybersecurity, and vendor services.## Required Skills– Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business,



Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. – Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial budget management and analysis and/or workforce planning, capacity management, or related analytical roles. – Understanding of IT functions, roles, capabilities, and operating models. – Ability to influence and partner with IT leadership, HR, and Finance. – Ability to interpret complex workforce and financial data for senior audiences. – Ability to navigate sensitive workforce and performance situations. – Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills.## Preferred Skills– Experience with organizational development, engagement, or planning tools. – Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. – Experience analyzing complex datasets, building dashboards and reports, and turning data into actionable insights for decision-making.## Cloud Platforms & Technologies### Collaboration Tools – Microsoft Excel – Power BI## Perks– Annual paid vacation – Annual individual performance incentive – Defined benefit pension plan – Comprehensive group insurance plan starting on day one – Support for personal and professional growth through training, mentorship, and related development opportunities – Inclusive workplace culture and environment## Why You Might Be InterestedThis opportunity offers a hybrid permanent role focused on a mix of financial analysis, workforce capacity planning, and IT resource management. It may appeal to candidates who want to work closely with IT leadership, HR, and Finance while supporting planning decisions that affect budgets, staffing, and operational execution. The position also offers a benefits package that includes vacation, performance incentives, pension coverage, and group insurance from day one.
#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist, IT Financial and Capacity Management (Ottawa)
🏢 FinOps Weekly
📍 Ottawa