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Job Description

Freelance Business & Finance Controller – IT & Data Analytics Location: Driebergen-Rijsenburg, Netherlands 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.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee financial performance across IT and Data & Analytics, including budgets, forecasts, actuals, cost analysis, workforce expenditure, accruals, and Capex and Opex. Partner with finance, technology, and business leaders to improve financial visibility, reporting, controls, and decision-making.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of business or finance controlling experience in banking, including control of IT expenditure, technology transformation, or Data & Analytics. Candidates should have strong budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and reporting knowledge; advanced Excel and BI/ERP experience; a relevant degree; and the ability to work independently with senior stakeholders.