Finance & FP&A Manager-Technology

Thomas V. O’Connor

Greater New York 845-***-****

*******@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-o-connor-2477bb93

Professional Summary

Strategic IT Finance and FP&A leader with 15+ years of experience leading budgeting, forecasting, portfolio financial governance, and operational finance across enterprise technology organizations. Proven success managing multi-billion-dollar IT and network operations budgets, building scalable financial models, and improving governance discipline across complex portfolios. Deep expertise in financial reporting, variance analysis, KPI development, vendor financial management, and cross-functional collaboration with IT, Procurement, Vendor Management, and Finance leadership. Experienced in RFP/SOW development, ERP implementation, and operational process improvement supporting enterprise-wide financial visibility and decision-making.

CORE COMPETENCIES

IT Finance Operations

IT Project Finance Governance

FP&A: Budgeting, Forecasting, Long-Range Planning

Portfolio Financial Management

Vendor Spend & Contract Analysis

Capital & Operational Expense Management

Advanced Financial Modeling & Variance Analysis

KPI Development & Dashboard Reporting

Business Case Evaluation

Cross-Functional Leadership (HR, Accounting, IT, Sourcing)

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

Team Leadership, Mentoring & Training

RFP & SOW Documentation

Finance Controls & Audit Readiness

Design and develop Essbase cubes (ASO & BSO) based on business needs.

Technical Skills

Finance & ERP Systems: SAP S/4HANA, Hyperion Essbase / HFM, Cognos TM1, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Prophix

Reporting & Analytics: Advanced Excel Modeling, KPI Dashboard, Variance Analysis, Forecast Modes

Business Tools: Ariba, Jira, Business Objects

Professional Experience

Consultant, Financial Operations

Arch Amenity 8/2024 – 1/2025

Managed monthly P&L reporting through EBITDA for 11 hospitality business units and corporate operations.

Designed and delivered weekly/monthly financial reporting packages supporting forecasting and reforecasting cycles.

Improved forecast accuracy by 18% through enhanced financial modeling, spend analysis, and operational tracking.

Built standardized financial procedures and documentation to improve governance, reporting consistency, and workflow efficiency.

Partnered cross-functionally to analyze operational and marketing spend, supporting data-driven investment decisions.

Utilized NetSuite and Hyperion Essbase to improve reporting visibility and financial planning accuracy.

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Manager (FP&A), Capital & Technology Finance (Network Operations)

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 11/2016 – 2/2024

Managed financial planning and operational governance for a $1.5B Network Operations capital portfolio across 8 national business units

Led budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting, and variance analysis activities supporting enterprise technology investments.

Managed and mentored a team of 3 analysts responsible for KPI dashboards, portfolio reporting, and financial controls.

Developed executive-level financial dashboards and reporting packages providing visibility into project spend, risks, and operational trends.

Implemented governance controls and approval workflows for capital project requests aligned with strategic and operational priorities.

Partnered with IT leadership, Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders to support portfolio planning and investment decisions.

Led SAP S/4HANA and Hyperion Essbase implementation initiatives, including RFP and SOW development and stakeholder requirements gathering.

Evaluated project financial assumptions and supported operational decision-making across infrastructure and technology initiatives.

Design and develop Essbase cubes (ASO & BSO) based on business needs.

Senior Financial Analyst

INFOGROUP CORPORATION 1/2015 – 2/2016

Managed financial analysis and forecasting for a $200M B2B, B2C, and nonprofit portfolio.

Performed root-cause variance analysis and operational budget reviews supporting executive business decisions.

Supported financial governance through ad hoc reporting, business case analysis, and spend optimization initiatives.

Collaborated with marketing leadership to evaluate ROI and improve investment discipline, contributing to a 10% cost reduction.

Utilized Hyperion Essbase to enhance reporting accuracy and financial visibility.

Lead Analyst, Global Software Planning Group

IBM CORPORATION 9/2007 – 4/2014

Led global financial planning operational analysis for a $500M international software portfolio.

Managed forecasting, reporting, and executive financial analysis supporting strategic technology investment decisions.

Coordinated financial planning initiatives supporting $10B subscription and support revenue operations.

Developed scalable financial governance processes for marketing spend approvals and ROI tracking adopted enterprise-wide.

Led Cognos TM1 financial systems implementation and planning model enhancements.

Additional Experience

Senior IT Financial Analyst (PMO)

WESTCON GROUP, Tarrytown, NY

Senior Financial Analyst, CIO Office and Sales and Distribution Global Planning & Analysis

Financial Analyst (Worldwide Part Sales)

IBM CORPORATION, White Plains/Somers, NY

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and Finance

Minor: Marketing

SUNY, New Paltz

Project Management

George Washington University (IBM Sponsored)

Certifications

HFM Planning Certified (.1, .2, .3)

Hyperion/Essbase Boot Camp Certified

Awards

IBM Eminence and Excellence Award (Software Group -$10B Revenue)

Multiple IBM Bravo Award (CIO Office, and S&D)

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