IT Cost Planner

Join to apply for the IT Cost Planner role at Ricoh Europe 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the IT Cost Planner role at Ricoh Europe Change your job, change your workplace, change your future… Ricoh Europe is seeking a highly skilled IT Cost Planner to join our dynamic IT Vendor & Cost Management team. Reporting to the Head of IT Vendor & Cost Management, you will be responsible for optimising IT spending, ensuring every investment delivers value. Your role will involve managing the IT budget planning cycle, developing cost models, analysing spend data, and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation. As an IT Cost Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Ricoh\’s financial strategy, working closely with IT Finance, IT leadership, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with Ricoh’s strategic priorities. If you have a passion for financial analysis, budget planning, and IT cost optimisation, this is the role for you. What you will be doing IT Budget Planning Contribute to the development and maintenance of the annual IT budget (CAPEX/OPEX). Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimisation. TCO Management Implement effective budget control mechanisms and processes. Collaborate with finance and program managers to ensure smooth budget submissions and approvals. Assist with business case creation for investment review boards and track budget changes. You will ideally have Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is desirable. Extensive experience in IT cost management, financial analysis, and portfolio budget management. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Desired professional certifications (CMA, CPA, etc.). Familiarity with cloud computing technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cost optimization in cloud environments. Knowledge of ITIL or other IT service management frameworks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and within a team. High attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Experience with contract management software and tools is desirable but not essential. In Return For Your Commitment, You Can Expect A competitive salary package Industry leading benefits Ricoh is an exceptional place to work. A place where there is strong emphasis on career development for the right individuals. This is a role where you can excel within a fast-paced environment and succeed within a thriving organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where you can truly capitalise and build on your own experience. Ready to make that change? Apply now for a confidential conversation with our Recruitment Team. We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer At Ricoh, we embrace and respect the collective and unique talents, experience, and perspectives of all people. Together we inspire remarkable innovation. That’s how we live the Ricoh Way. Ricoh have removed the disclosure of convictions box from their application process (ban the box – http://www.bitc.org.uk/programmes/ban-box) offering equal opportunities to all. For all roles, we will judge each individual on their skills and ability before taking into account their history. However some roles are subject to sensitive and restrictive information and, if successful, you may be required to undertake pre-employment vetting checks which include but are not limited to residency check, credit reference check, financial sanctions` check and a DBS Check. Further information on Employment Vetting can be accessed by contacting the Ricoh Recruitment Team. 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