Head of Financial Administration
The Frans Hals Museum is Haarlem’s art museum. Housed in two stunning historic locations in the heart of Haarlem, the museum presents the largest collection of works by Frans Hals, as well as a fascinating blend of old, modern, and contemporary art. Our exhibitions, programs, and activities are designed to encourage both existing and new audiences to see things differently and to reveal more. Pluralism, inclusion, and diversity are key priorities in this regard. The Frans Hals Museum is thus a museum with an international reputation, a national presence, and deep local roots.
We are looking for a
Head of Financial Administration
32–36 hours per week
The Head of Financial Administration supervises an administrative assistant, advises the organization on financial matters, and reports directly to the Executive Director. The administrative work itself and part of the controller’s role are handled by our external partner, Ozcar. The Head serves as an advisory member of the management team.
What will you be doing?
- You are responsible for the financial administration, part of which has been outsourced to our external partner, Ozcar
- You will supervise an administrative assistant who is responsible for a number of administrative tasks
- You monitor, identify, and oversee the planning and control cycle, and you identify potential risks and developments
- You will assist the business director in making strategic and operational decisions
- You will advise and work closely with the management team and project leaders, and you will establish the parameters for budget determination, assist in the preparation of budgets and (project) estimates, and monitor budget compliance
- You provide advice on optimizing and streamlining business processes
Who are you?
- You have a bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration, or at least 5 years of experience in this field
- You are proactive and have a service-oriented attitude
- You have strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch
- You have extensive knowledge of financial and administrative systems and Excel
- You are dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for both internal and external customers
We offer
- An independent and challenging role at a beautiful museum with great colleagues
- Salary between €3,525.00 and €4,738.00 gross for full-time employment (salary level as of July 1, 2022, under the museum collective bargaining agreement)
- A one-year temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent position
Interested?
Are you interested? If so, please respond by September 5 by emailing your resume and your answers to the questions below (up to 250 words per question), with the subject line “22-010 Head of Financial Administration,” to vacatures@franshalsmuseum.nl. There is no need to include a cover letter. This allows us to evaluate all applicants in the same way and as objectively as possible.
1. Why are you applying for this position? And why the Frans Hals Museum?
2. Briefly describe your approach to optimizing and streamlining business processes, preferably with a few examples.
3. When was the last time you set up or carried out a budget monitoring process? What risks were prevented, and what developments did this lead to?
4. Can you give an example of a strategic decision that was made based on a budget, report, or administrative process you developed?
For more information about the position, please contact Paul Stork at P.Stork@franshalsmuseum.nl . The first interviews will take place digitally in the form of 30-minute speed dates during the week of September 12. The second interviews will take place on-site during the week of September 19.
The Frans Hals Museum wants its staff, partners, and visitors to feel welcome and inspired. We believe that diversity and embracing new perspectives and backgrounds enrich our museum and society. We strive to ensure that our team reflects the diverse population of Haarlem. We welcome anyone who wishes to contribute to this effort.
