Financial Controller

Job description

Within the Finance Shared Service Center, the Accounting & Reporting department consists of financial controllers and financial accountants, responsible for the administration and reporting of the larger, mostly operational, Damen entities.

For our team, we are looking for a Financial Controller who is ready for a second or third career step. In this role, you will focus on preparing and executing the periodical closings and, as a business partner, you will actively provide support in drawing up analyses and reports for one or more of our divisions/entities. In addition, in this role, you will provide input for improving the administrative organization related to report development and process improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the month-end closing, monthly and annual financial reporting process.
• Supporting and coordinating internal and external audits.
• Analysing, assessing and controlling the financial data.
• Analysing and subsequently advising on the administrative organization and internal control framework.
• Preparing annual reports and analyses in accordance with the applicable financial guidelines.
• Advising the divisional financial teams.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Business Economics, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (accounting, reporting, etc.).
• Driven, ambitious and engaged.
• Team player: flexible and able to work in a team within a dynamic work environment.
• Solid knowledge of and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and experience with SAP (or familiar ERP).
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Availability for 32 to 40 hours a week.

What we offer

At Damen we realize supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence.
We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That is why we continually invest in your development. Damen offers you:

• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation.
• At least 40 days of annual leave.
• Profit sharing & pension allowance.
• Continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy.
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events & sports.