Business Manager

Business Manager

Buddy Film Foundation is the business leader that is taking our rapidly growing company with a mission to the next level.

The Operations Manager and the Executive Director jointly oversee day-to-day management, with the Operations Manager responsible for facilities, finances, organizational structure, expertise in grant applications, contract management, and shaping the future strategy aimed at further professionalizing BFF. The Operations Manager thrives in an inclusive work environment and understands the backgrounds of our participants.

The Executive Director prepares the annual budget, manages the accounting in consultation with the bookkeeper, and oversees the annual audit conducted by the accountant. The Executive Director is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with established goals and agreements with stakeholders and funding organizations, as well as the three Codes for Governance, Fair Practice, and Diversity and Inclusion.

The appointment is for one year, with the intention of extending it. Buddy Film Foundation is a social enterprise organized as a foundation.

Job Requirements  

The Buddy Film Foundation consists of a small team of employees with a creative and socially conscious focus. We also expect our Executive Director to share this focus and to have a hands-on work ethic.

The executive director has proven business, financial, and leadership experience; is strategic, decisive, and empathetic; understands artistic practice; and is able to listen to the interests and needs of a diverse team and participants from various cultural backgrounds.

The business manager has experience in a leadership role and is familiar with business processes; 

MUST-HAVE  

• has an entrepreneurial spirit, can generate their own income and secure donations, and has a suitable network;
• has financial acumen and is familiar with maintaining (project) records;
• works in a structured and analytical manner; 
• is solution-oriented; 
• takes an inclusive approach;                    
• is a team player, a connector, and an empathetic leader; 
• has excellent communication skills; 
• is willing to work at the BFF locations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam;
• speaks and writes Dutch; 
• speaks and writes in English; 

NICE TO HAVE                                      

• You are a newcomer, have an immigrant background, or have bicultural roots

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary;
• 0.8 FTE (4 days a week); freelance or full-time positions available;
• plenty of room for your own input, initiative, and independence;
• Attractive benefits package; travel allowance, flexible working hours.
• including a full group lunch;