Team Lead Functional IT Controlling
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Berlin
Region:Berlin
Sector:Controlling
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:6085
Post Date:December 2, 2025
Meet Our Recruiter
Akash Sethi
Principal Consultant - Finance
About the Role
Team Lead - IT Controlling
Location: Remote (Germany)
Our client is seeking a Team Lead for IT Controlling to oversee IT financial management and drive strategic, data-led decision-making. You will lead a small team, manage budgeting and forecasting, and ensure IT investments deliver measurable value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the IT Controlling team, ensuring effective financial planning and cost transparency.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial alignment with business strategy.
- Manage IT cost control, performance tracking, and project controlling.
- Provide clear financial reporting and strategic insights to senior management.
- Drive process improvement and automation in collaboration with analytics teams.
- Act as the key contact for IT Controlling across functions and leadership.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in finance or controlling leadership roles within complex organisations.
- Strong expertise in IT Controlling and financial analysis.
- Excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Advanced SAP and Excel skills (Power Query/VBA); Power BI knowledge a plus.
- Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
Benefits:
- Flexible, fully remote working environment.
- Competitive benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
- Collaborative culture with visibility and real impact.