IT Project Controller

IT Controller / IT Project Controller Environment: IT Transformation / SAP Build-Up / Stand-Alone Company We are looking for a Junior IT Controller / IT Project Controller to support the financial management of a major IT transformation programme. As we establish a new stand-alone company, we are rebuilding our IT infrastructure and SAP landscape from the ground up. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain broad exposure to IT controlling, project finance and transformation projects, working closely with IT Project Managers, Finance, Procurement and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities

• Support financial controlling of IT build-up and transformation projects
• Support project managers with budget planning, forecasting and actual cost tracking
• Monitor budgets, actuals, purchase orders, commitments and project spend
• Prepare regular project controlling reports and management overviews
• Analyse budget vs. forecast vs. actual variances and highlight key drivers
• Track CAPEX/OPEX, invoices, accruals and project commitments
• Support period-end closing and project-related financial activities
• Provide financial tracking of external vendors and service providers
• Identify and escalate potential cost risks and deviations
• Provide transparency of project costs across different workstreams
• Contribute to the development and improvement of IT controlling processes and reporting
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and management requests

Essential Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in controlling, project controlling, FP&A or a related finance role
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, actual cost tracking and variance analysis
• Good understanding of CAPEX/OPEX and financial reporting
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Experience working with ERP/finance systems
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing transformation environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with IT, Finance, Procurement and Project Management

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in IT controlling or IT project controlling
• Experience supporting IT transformation, SAP implementation or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of purchase orders, commitments, accruals and vendor cost tracking
• Experience with SAP, Power BI or similar reporting solutions
• Understanding of project financial management and governance
• Experience working with external vendors or service providers