Financial Controller, Rail Equipment

Within GVB, the Rolling Stock division, with over 300 employees, is responsible for the technical maintenance, overhaul, and modification of trams and subways. The fleet consists of more than 300 rail vehicles, comprising several different types.

Why are our passengers happy to have you as a Financial Controller for Rolling Stock?

Driven by a commitment to excellence, Rail Equipment focuses on optimizing the performance of the vehicle fleet in terms of safety, reliability, availability, and comfort, all at a competitive cost. This includes activities such as project-based major maintenance on metro and tram vehicles, scheduled maintenance and overhauls of metro and tram vehicles, repairs, parts production, vehicle painting, and the implementation of new systems and vehicle series. We are seeking a Financial Controller for Rail Equipment for our department. This position reports functionally to the Business Controller. The Financial Controller for Rail Equipment will primarily work on-site in Diemen.

What you will be doing

The financial controller prepares management reports and analyses in such a way that the business controller can optimally support the business with the necessary insights, both financial and non-financial. The financial controller provides input to group control for business plans, budgets, forecasts, and investment overviews.

In addition to your responsibility for managing the planning and control cycle for departmental activities and the projects in your portfolio, you will be responsible for establishing sound financial management practices and overseeing the financial structure. This also includes a number of ongoing improvement initiatives, including inventory valuation

You will support the business controller in carrying out all tasks within the planning and control cycle (including analyses, management reports, forecasting, and budgeting), both internally and externally for stakeholders. In addition, you will perform financial analyses of regular and project-based activities. You will identify trends, deviations, opportunities, and risks. You will prepare financial notes for the various reports. Together with your colleagues, you will set up the process for (inventory) administration. Furthermore, you are/can

• Managing the financial structure and organization with a view to providing relevant financial information;
• Take ownership of the metrics within your area of responsibility. You can explain and interpret the metrics and propose process improvements where necessary;
• Serve as the financial conscience of management and act as an equal partner in discussions. In doing so, you never lose sight of the bigger picture;
• Hold the business and line management accountable for their (financial) responsibilities.

Here's what to bring

You are self-reliant, take initiative, and are therefore able to make a real difference. You also have a keen understanding of organizational dynamics. You possess excellent communication skills, connect easily with people both within and outside the finance field, and know how to get others on board. With your analytical insight, you identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. You are accurate and results-oriented and, naturally, have a strong grasp of numbers. 

And also:

• You have a college-level education or knowledge in finance, economics, or business administration;
• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience;
• You have an affinity for or experience in technical maintenance and project environments (it is important to understand the language of technical managers and to explain financial matters to management in a way that is easy to understand);
• You have experience with logistics and inventory (including valuation, pricing, stock levels, and so on);
• You have knowledge and skills related to software relevant to the field (SAP is a plus).

You can count on that

You take good care of our passengers, so we take good care of you. We believe it’s important for you to stay healthy and energetic, which is why you can participate in the GVB Health Program. In addition, you can travel for free and without limits on GVB public transportation. You have an average of 21 days off per year, depending on your age, and you can purchase additional vacation days through our cafeteria plan. This helps keep your work and personal life in perfect balance! And we offer you even more: 

• A salary ranging from a minimum of €3,244 to a maximum of €4,869 gross (scale 10 based on a 36-hour workweek);
• A 13th month’s salary, 8% vacation pay, and a 1.5% life-course savings contribution, plus a well-structured pension plan with ABP; 
• A monthly health insurance subsidy of €72.25;
• Learning resources to help you keep growing. Your career is your responsibility, so seize this opportunity!