Finance Team Manager

This is what you do
You radiate a desire to grow even better together. Together with your team, you are capable of establishing an effective and innovative P&C cycle that creates a “wow” effect across the board, the executive board, and the organization. You know better than anyone what’s going on in the organization and in the field; you’re bursting with energy and vision, and you can translate that vision into concrete action plans for both the short and long term.

Together with your team, you’ll work innovatively to further solidify the foundation and, building on that, continue to develop our financial products and services. You’ll focus on fostering a sense of ownership and on continuously improving our processes and services. In recent years, significant developments have been set in motion, both in terms of content and within the team. You will continue this strategy and course to further develop and position the team. The first steps have been taken, but there is still more than enough room for your own input and initiative.
In doing so, you support your people by helping them stay focused, holding up a mirror to them when necessary, and giving them the confidence to make their best contribution. So you let go when you can and hold on when you must. You know how to get the best out of people by leveraging their talents, bring sharp focus when it comes to delivering results, and help provide both strength and counterbalance when things get tense. You stand behind and drive ambitious team goals and ensure optimal collaboration within and across teams. Together with the team, you translate your strong vision for finance into a solid strategy, paving the way for the future. You do this with courage and drive. The positive, energetic vibe that surrounds you stimulates the necessary professional and personal development of your people, both as individuals and as a team.

By fostering connections, you’ll help build even better internal services for the other teams at the Municipality of Zeist. After all, you’re part of a larger whole. That’s why you’re also an active member of the Municipality of Zeist’s Broad Management Consultation Group, where you contribute to the shared vision and ongoing professional development that everyone is working hard to achieve.

This is your team

The Finance team is brimming with ambition. The Finance team consists of about 18 colleagues, divided into two clusters: a Financial Management cluster, which handles accounting (accounts receivable and accounts payable) and has its own coordinator, and a Financial Policy cluster, which handles advisory services, P&C documents, and policy development. Certain administrative and record-keeping tasks are handled by the Be-On team (operational support), with whom we work closely. Together with the team, we strive to provide above-average service—that one unexpected extra step. There is a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and experience. There is also plenty of room for innovation: new developments are quickly adopted. Reliable, committed, and well-connected to the organization, administration, and society—that’s what the team stands for!

This is you

• You are an experienced manager with a university-level education and mindset, a relevant degree, and the necessary knowledge and work experience in the field. You have proven yourself in developing and coaching teams and employees. You are inspiring and a unifying force, and you challenge your employees to push themselves or see things from a different perspective;
• Experience with municipal finance is a must;
• You switch effortlessly between different leadership styles and between strategic, tactical, and operational levels;
• You serve as a point of contact for the organization’s board and contribute ideas on administrative and corporate challenges. You’re always saying, “We could also try doing it this way…” But you’re also open to being persuaded by others’ well-reasoned arguments;
• You have a clear understanding of the "why" behind finance;
• You have a strong sense of conviction and don’t let setbacks get you down easily. But you also have a good sense of humor, courage, and the ability to keep things in perspective;
• You are approachable, decisive, and proactive. You embrace the organization’s strategic direction and actively contribute to its ongoing development.

What we offer
If you work for the municipality of Zeist, you’ll enjoy excellent employment conditions. We believe a good work-life balance is important. There are also numerous programs designed to support your personal development. We call this “learning on the job.” With us, no one stands still—you can always move forward.

Depending on your education and experience, you can earn up to €6,103 gross per month (pay grade 12) for a full 36-hour workweek. In addition, you’ll receive a flexible spending account equal to 17.05% of your salary and a solid ABP pension. You’ll be offered a one-year employment contract, with the prospect of permanent employment. We’re committed to building a long-term relationship.

This is Zeist

The Municipality of Zeist is a modern employer with employees who are committed and, above all, true to themselves. We truly operate based on core values—in our case: ‘trust, strength, and closeness’! Our new employees also describe the work atmosphere as open and pleasant. With about 400 colleagues, we work for and with approximately 66,000 residents. This means it’s not too large-scale, communication lines are short, and opportunities abound. Our culture is informal, our approach integrated and interactive. Continuous development is both required and important: as an organization, we need to understand what is happening in society and respond to it flexibly. We encourage you to bring your own perspective and value to this, so we welcome anyone with the right experience and qualities for the role. No matter where you’re from, what your background, lifestyle, or faith is, if you see yourself in the profile, apply! In Zeist, you’ll work with a sense of personal responsibility and be supported by the organization, so you can continue to grow as a person and as a professional. We aren’t looking for a perfect employee, but someone who wants to use their strengths, quirks, and self-awareness to tackle challenges with humor and courage.

For more information, visit
. If you’d like to learn more about the position and working in Zeist before applying, please call Marcel van Wissen, Group Manager. He has set aside some time in his schedule to answer your questions:

• Wednesday, October 5, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 14, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

You can reach him at 06-45470083. For more information about our municipality, please visitwww.werkenbijzeist.nl and www.zeist.nl. Do you have questions about the procedure? Please contact Chantal van Wezel, HR Advisor, at 14 030 or c.van.wezel@zeist.nl.

Applyat
Does this profile sound like you?Don’t wait any longer—apply now! To make it easy for you, we’re using a video application process. So there’s no need to write a separate cover letter. When applying via our application form, simply attach your resume. After you’ve applied, you’ll receive a separate email for the video application. If you don’t receive the email, check your spam folder. The email is from HR Office. Don’t worry—we’ve made the process as user-friendly as possible. Watch the video here in which colleagues Jasja van Rootselaar and Liesbeth Lugtigheid explain how it all works.

You have until October 19 to apply. The first interviews for this position are scheduled for the afternoon of October 24. You will be notified by October 21 at the latest if you have been invited to an interview. Please keep this in mind. Oh, and an assessment may be part of the process.

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