JPMorgan Asset Management - Technology Business Manager Associate/VP 

China, Shanghai 

992229729

Job Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for the Technology organization.
• Perform in-depth variance analysis of actual financial performance vs. budget/forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful monthly/quarterly financial reports and analyses (P&L, CapEx, OpEx, Headcount costs) for Technology leadership.
• Develop and maintain key financial metrics (KPIs) to measure the financial health and efficiency of the Technology function (e.g., unit cost, cost savings rate, ROI).

2. Technology Cost Management & Optimization:

• Develop a deep understanding of technology cost structures (cloud costs, infrastructure, software licenses, labor, outsourcing) and conduct cost driver analysis.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities, and drive initiatives to realization (e.g., cloud resource optimization, vendor negotiations, process improvements).
• Implement and evangelize Cloud Financial Management (FinOps) best practices.
• Manage the Technology Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operational Expenditure (OpEx) processes.

3. Business Management & Operational Support:

• Partner closely with Technology leadership to understand business goals, strategic priorities, and operational challenges.
• Provide business management support, including resource planning (headcount & non-labor), project portfolio management assistance, and operational metrics tracking.
• Develop and maintain key business performance indicators (OKRs/KPIs) to measure the business value and outcomes of technology initiatives.
• Support Technology governance processes (e.g., Investment Review Boards, Budget Reviews).

4. Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison between Technology and Finance, Procurement, and other business units.
• Effectively communicate complex financial and business information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Technology team leads.

5. Process Improvement

• Continuously improve financial and business management processes, templates, and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize and potentially administer financial systems (e.g., ERP - SAP/Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan), BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and project management tools.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Full-time bachelor degree or above in computer-related majors, second major in Finance related will be strong plus
• 3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Business Management, Management Consulting, or a related field
• Experience working in large, complex organizations is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; ability to build complex financial models and analyze large datasets.
• Deep understanding of technology cost drivers (cloud cost models, infrastructure, software licensing, labor).
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand business strategy, operating models, and link financial data to business outcomes.
• Excellent English Proficiency (Both Oral and Written) and good communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose actionable solutions.
• High degree of precision in handling financial data and reporting.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, etc.) and BI/Data Visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Relevant professional certifications (CPA, CFA, PMP).
• SQL or other data manipulation skills.