IT Finance Controller
About us
WHY LINEDATA ?
Join us in shaping the fintech of tomorrow.
With more than 1,350 colleagues across 20 locations worldwide,
you'll help build cutting-edge platforms and tailored services that power
the daily operations of 700 leading financial institutions. As a global,
multicultural company with over 45 nationalities represented and just
as many languages spoken, we thrive on diverse perspectives and collaboration.
Together, we tackle future-focused topics like Al and the digitalization of finance,
delivering smart solutions for our customers.
Whether you're just beginning your career or are an experienced professional,
Linedata offers exposure to large-scale client projects, internal mobility
and opportunities to develop your skills alongside leading experts.
À propos de nous
POURQUOI LINEDATA ?
Rejoignez-nous pour façonner la fintech de demain.
Avec plus de 1 350 collaborateurs répartis dans 20 bureaux à travers le monde,
vous participez à la création de plateformes logicielles de pointe et de services
sur mesure qui soutiennent les opérations quotidiennes de 700 grandes institutions
financières. Groupe mondial et multiculturel avec plus de 45 nationalités et tout
autant de langues parlées, nous valorisons la diversité des perspectives et la collaboration.
Ensemble, nous relevons des défis d’avenir tels que l’intelligence artificielle et la
digitalisation de la finance, en offrant des solutions ingénieuses et intelligentes à nos clients.
Que vous soyez au début de votre carrière ou un(e) professionnel(le) expérimenté(e),
Linedata vous offre l’opportunité de travailler sur des projets d’envergure,
d’évoluer en interne et de développer vos compétences aux côtés d’experts renommés.
Role Overview
We are seeking an IT Financial Controller to manage financial planning, analysis, and accounting-related tasks for IT operations across multiple regions and business lines (BLs). This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with both central and regional IT and Finance teams. The position involves complex reconciliations, cost analysis, budgeting, and communication to ensure accuracy and transparency in IT financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Reconciliation Tasks
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Perform quarterly reconciliation between IT modelization files (budget, forecast) and actual accounting data per BL/region.
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Collect Trial Balance extractions from regional accounting teams and apply mapping/manual adjustments to align supplier-level data.
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Investigate discrepancies between model files and actuals, providing detailed gap analysis.
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Manage invoice allocation across BLs and regions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Handle HCL-related accounting tasks, including:
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Investigating payment status for invoices across regions.
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Reconciling invoices and credit notes for multiple entities.
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Preparing monthly snapshots of invoices and payments despite system limitations.
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FP&A and IT Cost Management
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Prepare and update monthly IT forecasts using large datasets and Power BI (training can be provided if needed).
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Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis for IT projects and incidents (e.g., cybersecurity events).
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Analyze IT costs versus budget and previous forecasts; produce monthly review decks per BL/region.
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Identify automation opportunities and refine allocation rules for improved efficiency.
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Collaborate with central and regional IT teams to understand business needs and optimize costs.
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Monitor AWS cost evolution, propose optimization measures, and coordinate with internal IT/R&D teams.
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Support IT budgeting processes in collaboration with corporate and business IT teams; prepare budget decks and analysis.
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Track and analyze costs related to HCL partnership; maintain accurate allocation and payment records.
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Participate in contract negotiations and renewals (HCL, AWS, Microsoft, etc.), reviewing proposals and financial implications.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
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Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with large datasets.
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Experience with financial reconciliation and invoice allocation.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global teams.
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Ability to manage time-consuming, detail-oriented tasks with accuracy.
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Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
Preferred Skills
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Power BI experience (or willingness to learn).
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Knowledge of IT cost structures and cloud services (AWS preferred).
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Experience in FP&A within IT or technology-driven environments.
Experience Level
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5+ years in Finance, Accounting, or FP&A roles, preferably with exposure to IT cost management.