Business Controller

Organization & Department

We are a single organization with two prominent venues in the center of Haarlem. Our team, consisting of 60 full-time staff members, approximately 60 hospitality staff, and a dedicated group of volunteers, works together to ensure that all performances and events run smoothly. The Finance & Control department is led by the Financial Director and consists of three staff members.

What will you be doing?

As a Business Controller, you play a key role in the financial management and oversight of our organization. You support the executive board and management with incisive analyses, reliable management information, and well-reasoned recommendations.

A sample of your responsibilities:

• You will prepare (multi-year) budgets and support the executive board and management with financial analyses, scenarios, and business cases;
• You provide reliable strategic and management information by analyzing data and translating it into clear reports (using tools such as Power BI);
• You will verify invoices from players against the invoices and contract terms, and handle the related communication;
• You will handle and review invoicing for performers, agents, tenants, and event organizers;
• You monitor budgets, investments, and financial risks, and provide advice on adjustments and process improvements (AO/IC);
• You will work closely with the Financial Controller: given the small size of the department, your role will involve both strategic/analytical and operational tasks, and you will need to be flexible in handling financial and administrative duties.

We ask

You are an analytically strong and meticulous colleague with a hands-on approach, who can easily switch between hands-on tasks and reviewing figures and data in reports. You also excel at planning, organizing, and setting priorities. Furthermore, you feel at home in a multicultural environment and understand how important a sound financial foundation is for our organization.

You should also bring:

• A relevant degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• Experience with accounting systems and various reporting software;
• Excellent Excel skills and a solid understanding of Microsoft 365;
• An affinity for the cultural sector and a passion for data-driven insights.  

We offer

A varied role in an inspiring environment, with room for initiative. You’ll work in a small, close-knit team where we’re building a solid financial foundation for our organization together.

In addition, we offer:

• Work at top venues in downtown Haarlem as part of a dynamic organization;
• An enthusiastic team of welcoming and passionate colleagues;
• Salary in accordance with pay scale 7 of the Dutch Performing Arts Collective Bargaining Agreement (€3,333–€4,682 based on a 36-hour workweek);
• You can attend many concerts and performances for free, and you can bring a guest;
• You will be offered a one-year temporary position with the possibility of a permanent position.

Procedure

Are you the hands-on Business Controller we’re looking for? Please submit your cover letter and resume via our website by March 8, 2026.

Initial interviews are scheduled for the week of March 16.

Want to know more?

For more information about the position, please contact Beril Kutluer by email.

We appreciate interest from recruitment agencies, provided that a serious candidate is referred via the link on our website.