Deputy Head of the Financial Services and Administration Department

Deputy Head of the Financial Services and Administration Department

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy / Directorate for Financial and Economic Affairs (FEZ)

Job Description

Making the financial administration of the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) and Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) data-driven and future-proof: that’s what you’ll help achieve as Deputy Head of the Financial Services and Administration (FDA) Department.

For two ministries, you will link policy to funding and implementation, so that policymakers can assess whether the funds are being spent effectively. In this new role, you’ll seek out collaboration, contribute ideas for smart processes, and coach the staff in your department. You’ll do this from your office in The Hague or, if preferred, partly from home. You’ll fully stand in for the Head of the FDA in their absence, for example during interdepartmental meetings of heads of financial administration and meetings of the Financial and Economic Affairs management team.

The FDA manages budget execution and group accounting for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. Other government agencies, such as the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, also submit financial data that your department consolidates and submits in its entirety to the Financial and Economic Affairs Directorate. A large flow of funds from expenditures and receipts passes through daily. As a process owner, you ensure the timely execution of payments. You also ensure consistent recording, which allows us to compare financial data across departments and make the right decisions.

In addition to the operational side, you will work with the department head to focus on strategic innovation and human resources. You will contribute ideas on how to intelligently structure the IT landscape to ensure that process flow remains smooth—not only within your own department but also across departments. You will identify opportunities for new data collection methods that enable data-driven work. In doing so, you will strive for a clear and uniform approach wherever possible, while at the same time taking into account any changes or customizations. Consider the situation in Groningen, the climate challenge, and the nitrogen issue, which require needs-based attention. You contribute to society by making well-considered decisions on how to document processes and share financial data with Parliament and citizens.

What makes your job even more interesting? You have direct personnel responsibility for several employees and work closely with the Head of FDA on the professional development of the entire department. The department consists of approximately 50 colleagues, divided into 4 teams. Together with the Head and team leaders, you form the FDA management team. You coach the various FDA employees in their professional and personal growth. You do this by encouraging them to take a training course or by organizing a knowledge event yourself—for example, on process thinking. Is a new employee starting? Then you’ll help them get settled. Is someone out of commission within a team? Then you’ll discuss what action is needed, such as arranging temporary staffing. Due to the versatility of your role, you’ll collaborate with colleagues at the operational, strategic, and tactical levels.

Job Requirements

Because you have a clear overview of the big picture and think in terms of processes, you spot opportunities for solutions and improvements. You take a proactive approach to addressing these. You seek out collaboration both within and outside your own department and easily connect with a wide range of people. Whether it’s a meeting with the board, a supply chain consultation, or mentoring a trainee, you always adapt your approach to your conversation partner. In addition, you enjoy sharing your knowledge and coaching colleagues.

You also have:

• College or university level.
• An interest in finance and IT.
• Experience with an ERP system, such as Oracle or SAP. Or you can quickly learn to work with these systems.
• Experience with change initiatives within the federal government. You possess a drive for innovation and coaching-oriented management skills.

Terms of Employment

• Salary level: Grade 14
• Monthly salary: Min. €5,279 – Max. €7,718 (gross)
• Employment status: Fixed-term employment contract
• Contract duration: Fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position
• Minimum number of hours per week: 32
• Maximum number of hours per week: 36

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The ICB consists of money (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the ICB, you can make choices that suit you and customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly purposes. The Dutch government is strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Details

• The introductory and selection process consists of at least two rounds of interviews and a final discussion regarding terms of employment.
• Checking references or conducting an assessment may be part of the selection process.
• Colleagues within the central government who are permanent employees may be seconded or transferred while retaining their current employment status.
• If you do not (yet) have a permanent position as a civil servant, you will start with a temporary position with the prospect of a permanent one.

What else do we offer you:

• A pleasant work environment with excellent facilities, just a short walk from the central station.
• Plenty of opportunities to continue developing your skills and specialize.
• We believe it’s important to maintain a good work-life balance. Working hours can be arranged flexibly by mutual agreement.
• If you are hired, hybrid work is an option; you will work partly from home and partly at the office. We believe it is important to have a good home office setup. We therefore offer a subsidy for home office equipment and a work-from-home allowance in accordance with the Central Government Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Rijk).

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