IT Consultant - Application Architecture (m/f/d/)

IT Consultant - Application Architecture (m/f/d)

Start date: 15.12.25

End date: 31.03.26

Dusseldorf / Hybrid

Project description: There is a digital program to align the digitization efforts. The goal of the project is to consolidate all ongoing digital efforts onto one program to develop inhouse software and data flow automation procedures. All developed solutions, thereby, are deployed on the same platform to access and use the developed software solutions.

1. Financial Management & Cost Control

• Monitoring and controlling IT project budgets across capital and operational expenditure (CAPEX/OPEX) based on information provided by the client in advance and own knowledge and experience
• Performance of cost tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting with the aim of verifying conformity with approved budgets
• Validation of invoices, timesheets, and vendor costs against project allocations
• Coordination of the monthend and year-end financial close processes for IT projects by monitoring the project teams and checking the progress is in line with the budget
• Preparation of financial performance summaries and dashboards and handing over to the Project management on a weekly basis by updating the Power BI report

2. PMO & Project Consultation

• Updating financial and project status data in PMO systems and reports on Power BI based on based on the current circumstances
• Professional consultation of the Project Managers regarding financial planning, reporting, and documentation.
• Creation of project documentation (weekly) including financial records, project cost baselines, forecasts, and change logs and handing over for a signoff and further use
• Preparation of project governance and steering committee materials on a monthly basis to provide an overview of the portfolio health
• Tracking project delivery milestones incl. documentation of accurate cost progress and handing over for further use

3. Risk & Compliance

• Identification and documentation of financial or delivery risks (weekly) based on own professional analysis and evaluation and handing over to the PMO and Finance leadership for a signoff and decision about corrective actions
• Monitoring of corrective actions and mitigation plans for financial and schedule risks
• Monitoring of adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards relevant to the utilities industry based on the clients standards provided in advance and own expertise

Skills and requirements:

1. Experience 

• 3–5 years of experience in financial controlling, project accounting, or PMO consultancy within the utilities or energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing financials for IT or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of CAPEX management and financial reporting cycles.

2. Technical Skills

• Proficiency with financial and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Experience with project or portfolio tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of cost forecasting, accruals, and project accounting principles.

3. Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on early risk detection and resolution.

4. Key Deliverables

• Monthly IT financial dashboards and variance reports.
• Updated project cost baselines and forecast documentation.
• Timely and accurate project and financial status updates.
• Early identification and escalation of financial risks.
• Compliance with corporate financial and regulatory standards.