IT Financial Controller - Shared IT (f/m/d)

Date: 21 May 2025

Location: Prague, CZ

Company: Deutsche Börse Group

 

Area of work:

In your new position you will serve as a business partner, collaborating with our Shared IT Organization with a focus on IT operating cost management. Through financial precision and transparency, you will drive growth, support innovation and ensure reliable IT operations.

The Chief of Staff/ IT strategy department supports the leadership team in financial steering across the CIO/COO organization. It is the interface between the Division management, the various business areas within the Division, the corporate central functions, and the various market business segments of Deutsche Börse Group. Being the main interface to the central functions of the group, the Chief of Staff/ IT strategy department is responsible for effective and efficient interface management and the development of well-structured solutions as decision proposals.

 

If you would describe yourself as a person with good communication, analytical- and implementation skills and a “self-starter” mentality this position offers you some great opportunities!

 

Your responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage budget for IT Operating costs, including software licenses, cloud services (SaaS; IaaS/PaaS), CapEx, etc.
  • Prepare financial forecasts and projections for IT operating expenses
  • Monitor and control IT operating expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary boundaries
  • Allocate IT operating costs to various projects and cost centres accurately, ensuring transparency and fairness in the allocation
  • Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting; execute audits and analysis to address/resolve any discrepancies or issues
  • Develop dashboards and financial models to track and report on IT expenses to higher management
  • Costs and budget administration tasks including budget transfers, purchase orders, internal capacity assignments to projects, etc.

 

 

Your profile:

  • Holder of a university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics or related
  • 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling, financial analysis, or a similar role.
  • Experience in work with SAP modules (e.g., R/3, Analytics Cloud) mandatory
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint
  • Good knowledge of accounting and controlling terminology
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
  • Self-Starter, Entrepreneurial with a “can do” attitude; ability to take initiative to “achieve results” and strong commitment to professional and client service excellence.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to positively engage and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders across geographical locations.
  • Team player, flexible and well organized – able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English