Business / Financial Controller at ESNS

What will you be doing?

ESNS is seeking an experienced business and financial controller (mid-level/senior) to oversee ESNS’s financial management.

• You will ensure close monitoring of the finances, paying close attention to detail and the people in the organization;
• You will oversee and monitor the preparation and implementation of financial policy. You will provide financial information and advice to the Head of Operations and other members of the Management Team;
• ESNS operates in project teams, which means you’ll work closely with colleagues from every department;
• You will prepare clear project budgets and work closely with budget managers to assess the value and necessity of specific expenditures; by participating in project meetings, you will be able to gauge early on whether plans are financially feasible;
• You are responsible for overseeing financial reports and statements, such as budgets, project reports, and the annual financial statements;
• Our accounting is outsourced toOZCAR, but close coordination is required between you and the external accountant. You provide analyses, breakdowns, and details to OZCAR and are well-versed in the specific context of ESNS to ensure accurate translations;
• You monitor and report on costs and liquidity trends. You monitor the company’s financial position and results;
• You will assist with external financial and tax audits and independently manage external contacts in the field of finance;
• You will oversee the accurate and timely processing and payment of all purchase invoices and other expenses, as well as the process of collecting all revenue and processing it;
• Given the complexity of the event and its sub-events, you’ll need to stay focused year-round and keep a close eye on schedules and deadlines. But we also expect you to be flexible in your approach.

Who are you?

ESNS is looking for a financial thinker with a keen eye for detail who is also a hands-on person and brings the following to the table:

• You have extensive and proven experience managing financial administration, preparing (project) budgets and final financial reports;
• You are used to working with targets and deadlines. You can handle stress well and have a proactive attitude;
• You enjoy contributing ideas on how to optimize financial processes;
• You have good social skills and are able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people;
• You have a college or university-level education and way of thinking; a relevant degree is required;
• You have up-to-date professional knowledge and experience with accounting software. We use Twinfield, Basecone, NMBRS, and WeFact. Experience with these or similar programs is a must;
• You speak, write, and read Dutch and English fluently;
• Work experience in the music and/or events industry or at a publicly funded organization is preferred.

What do we offer?

A temporary contract (strongly preferred) or, alternatively, a self-employed contract with a start date to be determined, preferably as soon as possible, through May 2024, with the intention of extending the contract. The position requires 2.5 to 3 days per week.

You will be working in an ambitious organization with employees throughout the Netherlands and partners both domestically and internationally. Our headquarters are located in Groningen, and we have a small office in Amsterdam-Noord. Compensation is based on pay scale 7 (step depending on experience) in accordance with the 2022–2023 Collective Labor Agreement for Performance Venues and Festivals. In addition, there are fringe benefits such as travel allowance, coaching hours, and home office facilities; and for salaried employees: laptop allowance, vacation pay, and pension.

Are you interested?

If you have any questions about this job opening or would like more information, please contact Daniële Streep (Head of Operations) atdaniele.streep@esns.nlor 050 744 03 35. If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume by April 24, 2023. Interviews will be held on April 28.