Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have” insights that directly address the priorities and challenges of CIO clients
Serving as an authority on how CIOs must establish and execute sound financial management of the technology budget and business outcome driven initiatives across IT and the broader enterprise.
Delivering strong positions on best and emerging practices for CIOs to manage finances which results in reduced operating costs and positive business outcomes
Presenting on IT Financial management content and related thought leadership in one-to-one and one-to-many forums, including client presentations and Gartner events
Developing predictions and scenarios about the future of IT Financial Management and the implications and actions for CIOs
Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing insights positions across a team of analysts
Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda
Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights
Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to technology finance via virtual or face-to-face interactions
Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business
Provide high quality and timely content peer review
Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy
Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community
Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery
Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members
Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interaction

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
12+ years of relevant field or industry experience in a finance or leadership role, at least 3 years in an IT Finance role
current and demonstrated understanding of the key components of modern IT Finance including the use and application of AI and ITFM tools.
solid understanding of IT Budgeting and the role and application of cost Benchmarking
Experience in IT costing, cost allocation, chargeback/showback and cost models
Strong understand of accounting fundamentals including the role and use of the Chart of Accounts and Cost Centres.
Spend analysis including fixed and variable costs, consumption spend (i.e. cloud and AI), run and project costs.
Cost evaluation and cost reduction strategies.
Exposure to ITFM Tools, ideally including one of Apptio, Nicus, MagicOrange, or Yarken.
Hands-on cloud financial management ideally with FinOps experience that connects ITFM, TBM, and cloud unit economics.
Demonstrated expertise in at least two of: Governing emerging AI/GenAI spend, Managing and communicating the shift from Opex to Capex, The shift from Projects to Products, ITAM, ITSM, or other adjacent capabilities
Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
Strong organizational skills; able to manage high volumes of complex work at pace while delivering consistently high-quality outputs.
Demonstrate excellence in research and English writing ability; fluency in a second language is also an advantage
Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

Benefits

generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

IT Financial ManagementIT BudgetingCost BenchmarkingCost AllocationChargebackShowbackSpend AnalysisCost EvaluationCost Reduction StrategiesCloud Financial Management

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceOrganizational SkillsResearch ExcellenceAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsClient EngagementCollaborationMentoringLearning Agility