Job Description Within an IT organization, the IT Financial Controller plays a key role in ensuring financial visibility, control, and coordination between IT and Finance. The IT department operates as a shared service center supporting multiple entities and external partners. This results in:Complex cost structures (infrastructure, software, external providers)Cross-entity cost allocationsMultiple stakeholdersThe main objective is to ensure:Financial transparencyAccurate forecastingStrong cost controlThe role also acts as a bridge between technical teams and finance stakeholders, translating operational and technical data into financial insights.Short-term priority:Ensure continuity of financial controlling activitiesLong-term objective:Improve financial processes, governance, and cost transparency Role descriptionFinancial Planning & ForecastingPrepare and maintain financial forecasts for IT activitiesContribute to periodic forecasting cyclesSupport annual IT budget preparationAnticipate future costs based on commitments and operational needsAnalyze variances between forecast, budget, and actuals Financial Monitoring & Cost ControlEnsure visibility on all IT financial commitmentsMonitor operational and project-related costsAnalyze financial performance of IT servicesSupport cost classification and allocation Purchase Orders & Commitments ManagementCreate and manage Purchase Orders (POs)Ensure documentation and traceability of commitmentsMonitor committed vs invoiced costsValidate alignment between contracts and financial dataImprove purchasing processes and documentation standardsProfilExperienceMinimum 15 years of experience in FinanceStrong experience in financial controlling, analysis, or financial managementExperience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoringContract management experienceGood understanding of accounting principles Technical Skills (Mandatory)Advanced ExcelFinancial reporting and accountingFinancial analysis and controllingNice to haveExperience in an IT environmentKnowledge of ISO 9001 LanguagesFrench: FluentEnglish: FluentDutch: Nice to have EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in FinanceSoft skills: Accuracy and attention to detailStrong analytical mindsetGood communication skillsTeam playerRisk awarenessOrganizational awarenessAutonomyProblem-solving mindsetPragmatic and rigorous approachRequirementsTechnical Skills (Mandatory) Advanced Excel Financial reporting and accounting Financial analysis and controlling Nice to have Experience in an IT environment Knowledge of ISO 9001 Languages French: Fluent English: Fluent Dutch: Nice to have Soft skills: Accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical mindset Good communication skills Team player Risk awareness Organizational awareness Autonomy Problem-solving mindset Pragmatic and rigorous approach