Strategic Advisor, Planning and Control

What will you be doing?

The Strategic P&C Advisor focuses on designing the planning and control cycle, developing financial policies, coordinating these efforts with the VrAA Management Team and the VrAA Board, and conducting financial analyses and projects within the VrAA. You will lay the foundation for the (financial) management and accountability of and by the VrAA. This involves coordinating the planning and control process, overseeing but also contributing to the various documents, and translating financial laws and regulations into procedures within the VrAA. You will do this in collaboration with colleagues from Management and Communications (content), Business Control (funds), and Human Resources (staff). Together with the CIF manager, you present these deliverables to the VrAA Management Team and coordinate the content with officials from the various municipalities. In the role of Strategic P&C Advisor, you will encounter all topics within our field. 

A selection of your most important tasks:

• Planning and coordination of products from the P&C process;

• (Jointly) preparing the policy letter, budget, interim reports, and annual financial statements;

• Analyzing results at the organizational level and identifying trends;

• Consolidate and analyze forecasts with business controllers;

• Coordination with external parties, such as municipalities, the auditor, the Regional Medical Assistance Service (GHOR), the police, the Amsterdam Fire Department, the Risk Management Foundation, and the Guarantee Fund;

• Periodically update regulations and financial policy documents;

• Tracking opportunities and risks and coordinating VIC with auditors.

The P&C Strategic Advisor position is a 2 FTE role. As a team, you’ll tackle major processes, but each of you will also have your own set of responsibilities. At the start, we’ll establish a division of responsibilities, which will be refined or rotated over time. In addition to day-to-day operations, you will implement project-based improvements to enhance management and accountability. This includes further developing management information, updating regulations, and embedding accountability for compliance. The organization is committed to further developing its management capabilities, and you will play a key role in this effort.

Who are you?

You are an experienced accountant, controller, or policy advisor with an affinity for the public sector. Knowledge of the Budgeting and Accountability Decree is a plus, or you are willing to undergo training in this area. The ideal candidate is process-oriented, highly analytical, and meticulous. At the same time, you are a team player and use that approach to achieve your goals. A sense of humor and flexibility in your approach will take you far in our (political-administrative) organization.

You'll recognize yourself in this

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in business or economics;

• You have at least 5 years of work experience in financial roles;

• You preferably have experience working in public organizations;

• You are fluent in Dutch;

• You have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Here's what you'll get from us

At the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region, you can work as part of a great team where you’ll have opportunities to grow professionally.

• Salary in pay scale 12, ranging from €5,104 to €6,963 per month based on a 36-hour workweek.

• A job for 32–36 hours per week

• A flexible spending allowance equal to 18.63% of your gross annual salary. This includes your year-end bonus and vacation pay.

• 187.2 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, including 43.2 hours of overtime.

• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position.

• A generous pension plan through ABP, with two-thirds of the contributions paid by us.

• The option to work remotely, with a work-from-home allowance of €3 per day.

• Monthly health insurance premium.

• Free access to all sports facilities and classes at the fire stations.

• A focus on (personal) development, including opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.

• The opportunity to take on an on-call position in addition to your regular job. 

CIF Manager: “This position is a dream come true for the enterprising finance professional. Internally, your input is valued in improving the organization. Externally, you’ll build relationships with other Safety Regions, the GGD, and municipalities. Additionally, as CIF Manager, I believe it’s important that you’re equipped with knowledge and new insights. Participating in national Finance & Control networking days or receiving support for a professional development goal (such as a Master’s degree or personal development program) are examples of this. If you want to relax or work on your physical health, there is a weekly sports session and a yoga session at the fire station, and you can also use the sports facilities there.”

Organization and Department

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region (VrAA) is responsible for effective crisis management and firefighting services, with the goal of anticipating risks as effectively as possible, providing the best possible assistance to those affected, minimizing tangible and intangible damage, and restoring normal conditions as quickly as possible. You will be working in the Control, Information, and Finance (CIF) department. This department is part of the operations sector and serves as the financial heart of the organization. We are responsible for financial policy, planning and control products (including the budget, financial statements, and reports), maintaining financial records, managing the administrative organization, and auditing. The team consists of highly skilled professionals with an intrinsic drive to improve this organization and take control to a new level.

Information

Do you have any questions or comments after reading the job posting? Please contact Menderes Gülseven, Manager of Control, Information & Finance, with any questions about the job description (menderes.gulseven@veiligheidsregioaa.nl and/or 06-27212675). 

George van Ee, Recruiter, for questions about the application process. George.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or 06-15 69 46 19. 

You can submit your response through January 12, 2025

We are a safety region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply! 

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