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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…

Posted 10 Sept 2026

Intelance helps organisations make practical decisions about technology, costs and change. We are looking for a freelance Principal Enterprise Architect to lead detailed architecture work within financial services assessments. You will work directly with Intelance’s engagement partner, who remains accountable for the overall engagement. The work connects business systems, data, Microsoft services, cloud hosting and delivery responsibilities. Assignments may involve around 16 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 Review application inventories, architecture diagrams and existing technology assessments. Interview technology and business owners and test the evidence behind their current setup. Map key systems, data flows, dependencies and ownership. Develop practical future architecture and compare delivery options. Estimate the work, costs and dependencies behind proposed changes. Write clear findings and recommendations for technology leaders and executive audiences. Requirements Experience leading enterprise architecture assessments in financial services or a closely related regulated environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, data platforms and system integration. Able to connect technical choices with business priorities, supplier arrangements and cost. Experience producing both current state maps and practical future designs. Clear writing and confident discussion with senior business and technology leaders. Pensions administration experience is useful but not essential. TOGAF or equivalent practical architecture experience is welcome. Benefits £750 to £875 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 work with Intelance’s engagement partner and access to specialist support. Defined assessmen…

Posted 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…

Posted 10 Sept 2026