Business Controller

This is your job:

This role is about more than just numbers! You’ll support Eigen Haard’s business units in achieving their (financial and non-financial) goals and, where necessary, help them improve their processes. Your analyses will highlight areas for improvement. 

And:

• Together with your five immediate colleagues, you will focus on gaining and maintaining control over Eigen Haard’s (financial) business processes across various business units.You will primarily do this for the “I have a repair request” process and possibly one (or more) staff departments. Within this chain, the process is ensured from the initial customer contact through to the satisfactory resolution of the repair for the tenant. 
• You will be responsible for preparingthe multi-year budget, drafting and analyzing financial reports, and developing financial risk management strategies, on which you will advise the executive board and management. This also includesoverseeing and monitoring the various (divisional) budgets;
• Youwill conduct variousbusiness economic analyses, assess the impact of policy and/or legislative changes by running through different scenarios, and contribute to the development of financial assessment frameworks;
• Youdive deep into large datasets, conducting ad hoc analyses while also contributing insights that either support policy proposals or indicate the need to adjust existing policies. You know how to engage others in your findings or proposed actions.
• Youwill conduct spot checks on various audit activities and evaluate the results. In addition, you will communicate your findings to both your department and the teams involved in these audits. You may alsobe asked to consult with and report to supply chain partners;
• In your role as a business controller, you willperform both auditing and advisory functions. You will have a significant influence on final decisions. If you take the initiative, this position will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and make a major contribution to Eigen Haard’s financial policy;

This is your team:

You will be part of the Business & Project Control department, a team with an open culture where there’s plenty of laughter, and where you’ll generally work independently while colleagues are always ready to help one another. Your team consists of five ambitious, helpful Business Controllers, and the Project Control department has six members.

Why you’re the right fit for us:

• You have a college or university level of work and thinking;
• You have knowledge of business economics;
• You have six years of relevant work experience as a business controller;
• You also have knowledge of:
• external reporting requirements, tax laws, and other relevant regulations;
• project-based work;
• the workings of the public housing system, or are willing to learn more about it;
• You already have experience with specific processes, systems, procedures, and methods used in financial control;
• You are a strong and persuasive advisor. You weigh the facts and consider alternatives, and provide well-reasoned advice—whether solicited or unsolicited;
• You have strong communication and analytical skills, and are able to express yourself clearly and tactfully and write recommendations; 
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are highly sensitive, objective, independent in your judgment, determined, precise, and straightforward.
• PLEASE NOTE: A good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written, is important for effective collaboration with colleagues and external parties.

Here’s what you’ll get from us, plus some nice extras:

Work from home, a personal training budget, and flexible hours. Together, we’ll make sure you have everything you need. Our office is designed so that you can always find a spot where you feel comfortable. With us, you’ll have every opportunity to grow and choose your own career path. But there’s much more. We also have our own gym so you can clear your head and get some exercise.   

In exchange for sharing your talent, we offer you: 

• In addition to a salary ranging from a minimum of €4,633 to a maximum of €6,258 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek (Scale J of the Housing Services Collective Agreement), you will also receive a fixed year-end bonus of 6% 
• In addition to a wide range of training and development opportunities, we also provide you with a personal training budget
• You’ll be provided with a company phone and laptop. We’ll also provide you with everything you need to work from home.
• With us, you have the option to swap public holidays: swap your time off on Ascension Day and Whit Monday for days that are special to you 
• Want to go on vacation more often? No problem. You can also buy extra vacation days from us.  
• Our headquarters is located near Sloterdijk Station and is easily accessible by public transportation.
• Enjoy our delicious lunch, freshly prepared every day.

Apply for this job!

• Apply now using the button below this job posting. 
• We do not accept job applications submitted via email.
• A reference check and the application for a Certificate of Good Conduct are part of the procedure.
• Please address your cover letter to Maarten Sipman, Manager of Business and Project Control.