Business Controller

As a Business Controller, you serve as a dynamic link between vision and financial reality. In your role as a generalist with financial expertise, you’ll tackle complex and strategic issues related to policy, processes, and risk management. You support our clients—such as libraries and cultural institutions—in developing future-proof and agile financial management. This includes multi-year projections, scenario analyses, and strengthening governance.

You stand alongside the client, think like an entrepreneur, and know how to steer the process at the right moment. You always maintain an overview and keep an eye on the bigger picture.

Your role in the organization

You will be part of the Finance team, alongside ten colleagues. At Rijnbrink, we collaborate across departments to continuously expand, deepen, and innovate our services. As a Business Controller, you give meaning to financial data: you monitor progress and risks, conduct strategic analyses, and translate figures into clear plans and concrete actions.

Who are you?

• You are a generalist with proven financial expertise.
• You are enterprising, quick on your feet, and know how to inspire others with your clear vision and decisiveness.
• You are results-oriented and know how to deliver clear, tailored advice—from the executive level down to the team level.
• You have an interest in governance in the cultural and public sectors, and familiarity with the Cultural Governance Code is a plus.
• You are a team player, enjoy collaborating with others, and actively contribute to innovation and knowledge sharing within Rijnbrink. 

Are you familiar with recent developments and regulations in the public or cultural sector? Great. But even if you just bring a fresh perspective and a willingness to learn, we warmly invite you to apply.

We offer

Rijnbrink is a center of expertise. That’s why we place a strong emphasis on your personal and professional development. We believe it’s important for you to continue growing. On the job, you’ll notice that the focus is on informal learning and the exchange of knowledge among colleagues. After all, that’s how you learn the most. We also invest in relevant education and training programs within your field.

You'll receive:

• A salary between €4,803 and €6,218 gross per month in pay grade 11 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Public Libraries. This depends on the knowledge and experience you bring to the role; the amounts listed above are the pay scales effective July 1, 2025.  
• Vacation days: You are entitled to 180 hours of vacation time per year based on a 36-hour workweek.
• A year-end bonus of 5% and vacation pay equal to 8% of the gross annual salary.
• The option to purchase leave hours and/or use (excess) leave hours toward other employment benefits.
• A fixed-term contract. If both parties are satisfied, your contract will be converted to a permanent position.
• Free access to over 120 online courses from GoodHabitz;
• Access to our work café, where you can meet your colleagues and make your own barista-style coffee (or tea). And where you can enjoy a delicious, fresh lunch from Bora.
• The option to work remotely. This means that your work determines where you work—whether from home, at the office, or at another location.
• A laptop and a smartphone.

Where will you be working?

Rijnbrink believes it is important for everyone to have the opportunity to grow. Young and old—throughout their lives. So that as many people as possible can participate and shape themselves and our society. Libraries, cultural institutions, schools, and music associations play a vital role in this lifelong development. Because that is where everyone gains access to what makes us human: our language, digital skills, literature, culture, and music.

From our beautiful office in Deventer, we work with and for library organizations, cultural institutions, schools, and music associations. We help them succeed in their social missions, make a difference, and remain future-proof. Together, we develop innovative solutions, services, and programs. In addition, our partners can hire Rijnbrink’s expertise and purchase services from us. In this way, we are building a culturally and organizationally strong, future-proof cultural sector—and a smart, skilled, and creative Gelderland and Overijssel. Learn more about our organization at www.rijnbrink.nl

Let’s get to know each other—make a difference at Rijnbrink!

Would you like to join us as a Business Controller at Rijnbrink to help strengthen the cultural sector and make a positive impact? Make a difference at Rijnbrink and apply no later than July 1, 2025 via the application form on the website.

Would you like to know more? Or do you have specific questions about the position? If so, please contact Gaby Erckens, Finance & Control Team Leader, at 06 13468523.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Sophie te Wierik, Recruiter, at 06 83251101 or recruitment@rijnbrink.nl

At Rijnbrink, we strongly believe in the power of diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued. This means we focus on candidates’ talents and skills, regardless of their background, gender, age, religion, and so on. We warmly encourage anyone who believes they can contribute to our team to apply.