CIF Manager / Group Controller

Together, we are working to make Amsterdam-Amstelland a safer place.
The Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region is a partnership between the municipalities of Aalsmeer, Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Diemen, Ouder-Amstel, and Uithoorn. Our region has approximately one million residents, many thousands of people who commute to work every day, and countless tourists each year. This requires effective action, the pooling of knowledge and expertise, and professional leadership. We are an organization of about 1,000 people who respond effectively to fires and accidents, as well as to disasters and large-scale crisis situations.

The Safety Region consists of the sectors Fire Services (Incident Response and Risk Management), Operations, Crisis Management, and Innovation & Information, as well as the departments Management & Communication and the GHOR (the Regional Medical Assistance Organization).

’s Operations Division The Operations Division consists of the HR, IT & Administration, Finance & Budgeting, and CIF departments. These departments support our organization’s core processes. In addition, they provide the expertise, advice, and support necessary for (strategic) policy decisions. They contribute to the efficient allocation of financial and material resources and human capital, based on sound operational management. The vacancy has arisen due to the departure of the current CIF (Control, Information, and Finance) manager.

Position within the organization:
The work is carried out under the responsibility of and supervised by the Operations Sector Manager, with—if the situation requires it—a direct line of communication to the Chief and/or the Finance Portfolio Holder on the Board.

CIF Manager / Group Controller
As a manager

• You will lead a team of 15 finance professionals (consulting, controlling, and financial analysis);
• You are responsible for the department’s personnel, organizational, financial, and IT matters;
• You are responsible for the planning, coordination, progress, and quality of the work and products within the department;
• Promote collaboration with other departments and disciplines;
• Are you a member of the management team in the Operations sector;

As a consultant

• Help develop the strategic policy;
• Will you help translate strategic policy into implementation within the organization;
• Build support for policies and policy accountability;
• Do you assist the MTVR in preparing for administrative meetings;
• You will be responsible for the reassessment and further development of the organization-wide (management) information cycle;
• Develop and maintain a relevant network of external partners, both at the regional and national levels;
• Monitor, identify, and evaluate internal and external developments;

You set and monitor guidelines

• You provide guidelines for financial management and ensure compliance with them;
• You will be responsible for implementing organization-wide controlling;
• You will ensure and promote overall (financial and legal) consistency;
• Ensures the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and adequacy of the administrative organization and provides the necessary information for that purpose;
• You are responsible for reviewing and verifying the results achieved.

Job Description for the CIF Manager
The CIF Manager is committed to further professionalizing the department and taking it to an even higher level. Particular attention is given to the digitization of (support) work processes.

The department aims to further develop its role as a comprehensive advisor and “business partner” by serving as a full-fledged discussion partner for management across the entire scope of its field of work. This can be achieved by combining solution-oriented advice and support with critical oversight of budgets and the proper application of laws and regulations.

The department has a strong track record in the areas of objectivity, legitimacy, transparency, and integrity. The CIF manager actively promotes these values and, when necessary, proposes improvements.

Job Requirements

• Completed academic-level financial education;
• 5+ years of relevant management experience;
• Able to help people grow, patient, and supportive;
• Is able to delegate and supervise, and is skilled at monitoring progress;
• Knowledge of financial management and control;
• Knowledge of and experience with the planning and control cycle;
• Ability to act as a financial advisor at the strategic level;
• An understanding of the structure and functioning of the political, administrative, and civil service organization;
• Organizational and environmentally aware;
• Knowledge of government funding is a plus.

Terms of Employment The position is classified in pay scale 14 of the Municipalities Collective Bargaining Agreement (max. €7,269 per month based on a 36-hour workweek). You can count on attractive fringe benefits, such as the Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The IKB amounts to 17.05% of your gross salary. This allows you to make choices that align with your wishes and goals.

You will receive travel expenses based on the number of kilometers traveled, up to a maximum of 30 km one way. Based on a 36-hour workweek, you are entitled to 144 hours of leave. You will receive a monthly contribution toward your health insurance.

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VRAA works with Colourful People for its recruitment and selection process. Fatima Bouhriani, a partner at Colourful People, is happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach her at f.bouhriani@colourfulpeople.nl or by phone at 06 50500747. You can express your interest by uploading your resume and cover letter via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this page or by emailing your information to f.bouhriani@colourfulpeople.nl.
The application deadline is October 30.

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region/Fire Department is at the heart of our community. That is why we are committed to increasing diversity within our teams. Diverse teams perform better. We are working hard to foster an open culture that makes room for everyone’s unique talents. For us, diversity is more than just the visible differences between people. Diversity is also reflected in people’s different qualities, in their ways of working, and in their ways of thinking. Our goal is for our organization to reflect society in all its diversity.