Principal Enterprise Architect, Financial Services

Intelance helps organisations make practical decisions about technology, costs and change. We are looking for a freelance Senior Industry Adviser with deep UK pensions administration experience to provide an independent practical check on technology assessment findings. This is a focused advisory role. You will test whether proposed technology and operating changes make sense for pensions administration. A typical assignment may involve around two days split between a findings review and review of the final report. Scope and days are agreed separately. Primarily remote within the UK. Tasks Review findings about pensions administration systems and their connections to other services. Test proposed changes against operational needs, service quality and delivery constraints. Challenge weak assumptions about internal teams, suppliers and transition risks. Help architects distinguish genuine business requirements from platform preferences. Review relevant recommendations and explain any practical concerns clearly. Work with client specialists while respecting their existing pensions knowledge. Requirements Senior operational, consulting or technology leadership experience in UK pensions administration. Direct knowledge of administration processes, data quality, system interfaces and supplier delivery. Experience reviewing technology or operating changes affecting pensions services. Able to give independent advice without promoting a particular platform or supplier. Confident discussing findings with senior technology and business leaders. Able to disclose and manage relevant conflicts of interest before accepting an assignment. Benefits £1,000 to £1,500 per day, depending on relevant experience. Rates exclude VAT where applicable. Contracting route and tax status will be confirmed before an assignment is agreed. Short, focused assignments suited to an experienced independent adviser. Direct access to the engagement partner and technical team. Flexible remote working, wi…

Veröffentlicht 10 Sept 2026

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. 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. Tasks Collect and reconcile technology team, supplier, licensing and hosting costs. Make cost definitions consistent so comparisons are fair. Compare internal delivery with supplier options, including transition costs. Build first year cost estimates for proposed changes with the architects. Use credible peer comparisons where evidence permits, and explain limitations. Produce clear Excel models and concise findings that senior leaders can check. Requirements Experience analysing technology expenditure, IT finance or consulting cost models. Strong Excel skills and clear, traceable calculations. Able to distinguish recurring costs, one off costs, cash savings and capacity released. Experience comparing supplier costs and internal team costs on a consistent basis. Comfortable working with incomplete evidence and stating assumptions clearly. Financial services experience is useful. FinOps or technology business management experience is welcome. Benefits £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. A focused specialist assignment with clear outputs. Direct access to the engagement lead and technical architects. Flexible remote working days and necessary travel agreed in advance. Potential for further assignments by mutual agreement. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed. Apply with your CV and answer the short screen…

Veröffentlicht 10 Sept 2026

Intelance helps organisations make practical decisions about technology, costs and change. We are looking for a freelance Engagement Manager to run the delivery of technology assessments alongside our engagement partner and architects. You will manage the work plan, client requests, budget tracking and review process. Assignments may involve around 18 days across an eight week assessment. Scope and days are agreed for each assignment. Primarily remote within the UK, with occasional client meetings agreed in advance. Tasks Build and maintain the delivery plan, responsibilities and review schedule. Coordinate client interviews and evidence requests without repeating work. Track delivery effort, dependencies, risks and agreed actions. Prepare concise weekly progress updates and escalate decisions early. Check that reports and review packs are complete and consistent. Coordinate client comments, agreed presentations and final handover. Requirements Experience managing consulting engagements or technology assessments with external clients. Able to coordinate architects and specialists while keeping scope and effort under control. Confident handling senior client conversations and sensitive findings. Strong written English and practical use of Microsoft 365. Experience managing document reviews, commercial boundaries and delivery risks. Financial services or professional services experience is useful. Benefits £450 to £525 per day, depending on relevant experience. Rates exclude VAT where applicable. Contracting route and tax status will be confirmed before an assignment is agreed. Direct partnership with the engagement lead and a specialist delivery team. Defined outputs and flexible working days. Primarily remote working, with necessary travel agreed in advance. Potential for further assignments by mutual agreement. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed. Apply with your CV and answer the short screening questions. No cover letter is needed. Shortlisted candidates wil…

Veröffentlicht 10 Sept 2026