Business Controller, Physical Domain

What will you be doing?

The challenges in the physical sector are immense. That is why we are expanding and looking for two business controllers:

• Business Controller for Public Spaces and Real Estate – you will support and advise the departments within the Public Spaces cluster, the Real Estate Management department, and the Radical Greening program.
• Business Controller for Spatial Planning – you will support and advise multiple departments and teams within the Strategy, Policy, and Coordination cluster, including Urban Planning and Landscape, Mobility, Spatial Legal Affairs, Housing, Environment, and Heritage.

As a business controller, you will provide (proactive) advice to various stakeholders at the executive and management levels. You will work closely with a team of financial controllers and fellow business controllers. In your role as a business controller, you serve as the point of contact and a sounding board for colleagues. You provide advice on risks, opportunities, and threats, as well as on how to manage them. Additionally, you ensure that activities within the accounts are efficient and lawful. You ensure that management proposals meet the requirements of efficiency and lawfulness.

You will also be involved in providing advice and support regarding the acquisition and accountability of grants from other government agencies, for example. You will make a significant contribution to the planning and control cycle. Developments in this field are happening at a rapid pace. You will therefore be actively committed to the further development of the field and the team.

Who are we?

The Finance & Control department, with approximately 60 colleagues (business controllers, financial controllers, and risk managers), is undergoing significant growth. We work closely with De Connectie, an implementing organization that provides services to three municipalities in areas such as financial administration, human resources and payroll administration, and IT. Want to learn more? Visit: www.werkenvoorarnhem.nl/de-organisatie/#bedrijfsvoering.

What do we offer you?

With the City of Arnhem, you can count on:

• A competitive gross monthly salary in pay grade 11, ranging from a minimum of €4,020 to a maximum of €5,725, based on a 36-hour workweek;
• A 12-month employment contract with the intention of a permanent position;
• 144 statutory vacation hours and 50.4 additional vacation hours per calendar year, based on a 36-hour workweek;
• 17.05% discretionary financial budget (up to €976 per month) that is available to you. You can have this budget paid out or use it for various purposes;
• A solid pension that you build up with ABP;
• An individual career budget of €500 per year;
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement thanks to our range of training programs;
• A laptop and a phone;
• Hybrid work: You have the freedom to alternate between working from home and working in the office. We also believe a healthy work-life balance is important; you can discuss and agree on your workspace and working hours.

We've put together a complete overview of our benefits package foryou.

Who are we looking for?

You have a strong grasp of the political and administrative landscape of the municipality of Arnhem and can effectively understand the perspectives of managers and budget holders. You recognize political and administrative sensitivities, risks, interests, and opportunities, and know how to act accordingly. You provide clear and concise advice. You are persuasive and results-oriented: you take concrete and targeted actions to achieve objectives and strive to win others over to an idea or position. When dealing with issues, you know how to identify the core and the connections and come up with (new) solutions, ideas, and perspectives. You build rapport with your clients and colleagues and strive for a pleasant working relationship.

You should also bring:

• College or university level of work and thinking;
• Preferably a relevant degree, such as in accounting, finance and control, business economics, commercial economics, or business administration;
• Number of years of work experience as a business controller;
• Preferably, knowledge of the BBV and other relevant laws and regulations.

Where will you be working?

With more than 165,000 residents, Arnhem is the 12th largest municipality in the country. The city’s diversity is what makes it who it is. Arnhem is a municipality where urban dynamism, a natural living environment, and economic strength reinforce one another. We have a rich history and are the capital of the province of Gelderland. The municipal organization employs approximately 1,200 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members who work hard every day for the city, its residents, visitors, businesses, and institutions.

How do you apply?

You can apply for this position through the application button until Sunday, June 25. Please submit your resume and a cover letter. The cover letter can be in any format—for example, a letter, an image, or a video. We’d love to hear what motivates you to apply for this position. Answering the motivation question below is optional. By Monday, June 26, in the afternoon, you’ll hear about the next steps, such as an invitation to an interview. Interviews will take place on Wednesday, June 28, between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. Please keep this in mind when planning your schedule.

The motivation question:

1. Problem Analysis

What steps do you take when you want to conduct a proper analysis of a situation? Describe this process using a recent issue as an example.

In your cover letter, we’d like to see an example that’s as specific as possible, using the STARR method. Could you use some help writing your cover letter? Check out our job application tips at: https://www.werkenvoorarnhem.nl/sollicitatietips/.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position or would like to get in touch informally, please contact Marleen de Graaf, Head of Finance and Control, at+31 631 114 925. If you have any questions about the recruitment and selection process, please contact Fardis Americaan, recruiter, at+31 615 393 619,via WhatsApp, or by email (werkenvoor@arnhem.nl).

The City of Arnhem works for and with its residents to build a diverse and inclusive city: a city where everyone is accepted, can be themselves, and is welcome. To achieve this, we also need an inclusive organization with a diverse workforce where no one is excluded. We want to attract and retain talented individuals with their unique backgrounds, because we are convinced that diversity strengthens us. That is what we need to become that diverse and inclusive city. So feel welcome at the City of Arnhem, whoever you are or whatever your life circumstances may be.