Technology Cost Analyst

<p>Intelance helps organisations make practical decisions about technology, costs and change. We are looking for a freelance Technology Cost Analyst to build clear, evidence based views of technology spending for client assessments.</p> <p>You will work with finance, technology leaders and architects to compare team costs, supplier costs and future options. Assignments may involve around seven days spread across the evidence review and recommendations stages. Scope and days are agreed for each assignment. Primarily remote within the UK.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <ul> <li>Collect and reconcile technology team, supplier, licensing and hosting costs.</li> <li>Make cost definitions consistent so comparisons are fair.</li> <li>Compare internal delivery with supplier options, including transition costs.</li> <li>Build first year cost estimates for proposed changes with the architects.</li> <li>Use credible peer comparisons where evidence permits, and explain limitations.</li> <li>Produce clear Excel models and concise findings that senior leaders can check.</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Experience analysing technology expenditure, IT finance or consulting cost models.</li> <li>Strong Excel skills and clear, traceable calculations.</li> <li>Able to distinguish recurring costs, one off costs, cash savings and capacity released.</li> <li>Experience comparing supplier costs and internal team costs on a consistent basis.</li> <li>Comfortable working with incomplete evidence and stating assumptions clearly.</li> <li>Financial services experience is useful. FinOps or technology business management experience is welcome.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>£550 to £675 per day, depending on relevant experience. Rates exclude VAT where applicable. Contracting route and tax status will be confirmed before an assignment is agreed.</li> <li>A focused specialist assignment with clear outputs.</li> <li>Direct access to the engagement lead and technical architects.</li> <li>Flexible remote working days and necessary travel agreed in advance.</li> <li>Potential for further assignments by mutual agreement. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed.</li> </ul> <p>Apply with your CV and answer the short screening questions. No cover letter is needed. Shortlisted candidates will discuss relevant assignments, availability and rate with us. We will agree scope, working days and contract terms before work starts. Please do not include confidential client documents.</p> <p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>