Member of the Supervisory Board Financial Profile

The New Church | H’ART Museum 

Due to the expiration of the terms of one of our two finance portfolio holders at De Nieuwe Kerk | H’ART Museum, a vacancy has opened for a board member with a financial background. Recently, the Boards of Trustees of De Nieuwe Kerk and H’ART Museum merged; therefore, there are two finance portfolio holders on the Board of Trustees. The vacancy that has now arisen is due to the departure of the finance portfolio holder from De Nieuwe Kerk. The new member, together with the other member with a financial background, will form the audit committee. Four times a year, prior to the regular meetings of the Supervisory Board, this committee discusses the financial status of both institutions with the executive director and reviews the annual financial statements with the auditor prior to their approval by the full Supervisory Board. When fully staffed, the Supervisory Board consists of seven members. The four foundations under its supervision each have a two-person board, consisting of a general director and a business director.

The Nieuwe Kerk is a historic landmark in the heart of the capital, right on Dam Square. We celebrate, gather, and commemorate through a wide range of events and exhibitions on urban themes such as Mokum, the history of Jewish Amsterdam, and Queer Amsterdam. On May 4, during the annual commemoration, the church plays a central role. 

Over the next few years, H’ART Museum will be developing exhibitions and educational projects in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the British Museum in London, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington. These include exhibitions on the life and work of Brancusi this year and Matisse in 2026.

De Nieuwe Kerk | H’ART Museum employs approximately 50 staff members and also works with temporary staff for educational activities, guided tours, visitor reception, and our museum shops. The foundations do not receive any regular subsidies. All activities are funded through ticket sales, rentals, sponsors, grants, private donors, and friends of the museum.

Profile  

The financial expert brings an entrepreneurial perspective and experience in and with the financial sector to the Supervisory Board. He or she has in-depth knowledge of finance in a national and, preferably, international context and will be responsible for the financial oversight of the foundations’ assets and for ensuring their sound financial health.

In addition to general oversight of the foundations and their boards, the specific tasks are:

• Oversee the financial administration and reporting of the individual foundations.
  
• Advising the Board of Trustees on the approval of the annual budget and the annual report.
  
• Advising the Board of Trustees on the long-term financial strategy.
  
• Proposing solutions to any financial risks or problems.
  
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations (tax, administrative, and other financial obligations).

We are looking for candidates with:

• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.
  
• Experience in the financial sector or as a financial manager in another organization.
  
• Knowledge of international financial practices is a plus.
  
• Analytical skills and an understanding of long-term financial planning.
  
• Knowledge of and experience in the cultural or nonprofit sector is preferred but not required.

Procedure

If you wish to apply, please submit your application by October 12, 2025, viaHR@nieuwekerk.nlby sending a brief cover letter and your resume. Interviews will take place during the last week of October or the first week of November. The interviews will be conducted by Joost Farwerck and Marjolein Slappendel on behalf of the Supervisory Board and Executive Director Max van Engen on behalf of the Board of Directors. For more information about the vacancies and the application process, please contact Max van Engen at m.vanengen@hartmuseum.nl.

We value a personal approach when looking for a new colleague, which is why we do not use recruitment agencies.