Freelance Business & Finance Controller – IT & Data Analytics

Confidential; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Business & Finance Controller for an interim assignment in IT and Data Analytics. 32–36 hours per week, start ASAP, duration until 1 February 2027.

The role covers IT & Data Analytics controlling, budgeting, forecasting and cost management, with stakeholder engagement to drive financial visibility and insights.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Business/Finance Controlling experience within banking.
• Experience controlling IT expenditure, technology transformation or Data & Analytics.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and cost allocation knowledge.
• Understanding of Capex and Opex, accruals and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI reporting tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• IT & Data Analytics Controlling: oversee budgets, forecasts, actuals and variance analyses.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: analyse budget deviations and support consolidation.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: conduct cost reviews and develop dashboards with clear recommendations.
• FTE & Resource Monitoring: track headcount and related expenditure.
• Financial Controlling: manage accruals, adjustments and cost allocations.
• Capex & Opex Management: monitor technology-related expenditure.

Skills

Finance Controlling

Banking

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cost allocation

Advanced Excel

BI reporting tools

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Exact

Tagetik

ERP systems

Job description

Freelance Business & Finance Controller – IT & Data Analytics

Hours: 32–36 hours per week

Start: ASAP

Duration: Until 1 February 2027

Contract: Freelance / Interim

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Business & Finance Controller to join a well-established financial institution in the Netherlands on an interim assignment.

This position requires someone who understands the financial complexities of IT operations, technology investments and Data & Analytics functions within a banking environment.

You will play an important role in bringing financial transparency, structure and actionable insight to a complex organisation undergoing change.

This is a hands‑on assignment for someone who can hit the ground running, challenge existing processes and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• IT & Data Analytics Controlling: Oversee financial performance across IT Run and Change activities, including budgets, forecasts, actuals and variance analysis.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Analyse budget deviations, identify underlying causes and support financial consolidation and forecasting.
• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Conduct detailed cost reviews, develop dashboards and provide clear recommendations to management.
• FTE & Resource Monitoring: Track workforce allocation, headcount and associated expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Financial Controlling: Manage accruals, adjustments, cost allocations and other essential financial control activities.
• Capex & Opex Management: Ensure accurate classification, allocation and monitoring of technology‑related expenditure.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with IT, Data & Analytics, Finance and business leadership to improve financial visibility and decision‑making.
• Transformation & Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify reporting, strengthen financial controls and improve existing processes.

Your Background

We are particularly interested in professionals who bring:

• At least 5 years of Business and/or Finance Controlling experience within banking.
• Demonstrable financial controlling experience covering IT expenditure, technology transformation or Data & Analytics.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial forecasting, variance analysis and cost allocation.
• A solid understanding of Capex, Opex, accruals and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI reporting tools and ERP systems.
• Experience operating in complex, matrix organisations.
• The ability to work independently, quickly identify priorities and create structure where processes may be unclear.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.

Additional advantages:

• Experience with Exact and/or Tagetik.
• Understanding of banking products, particularly mortgages and business lending.
• Previous involvement in finance transformation, process optimisation or reporting improvements.