Financial Controller

You work within the Corporate Reporting team from the head office in Groningen. In this role, you act as a link between various administrations and support the corporate reporting processes.

• Higher professional or university education in (business) economics, accountancy, or controlling.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant and recent experience in an all-round financial-administrative role with knowledge of financial administration.
• Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Willingness to go the extra mile during busy times to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to understand business objectives and complex organizational structures.
• Proactive and results-oriented attitude.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP, balance sheets, and profit and loss accounts.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4.
• Knowledge of various organizational forms (from startups to holdings) and curiosity about the world behind the numbers.
• Personal qualities: ability to collaborate well, actively seek connection with colleagues and other departments, work accurately, and customer focus.

• Consolidating the group's budget and forecast figures.
• Conducting (ad-hoc) analyses of corporate figures and contributing to reports for management and other stakeholders.
• Providing adequate, reliable, and proactive management information to support decision-making.
• Supporting the quarterly and annual closings.
• Actively contribute to the development of business plans, budgets, and the annual financial statements of the organization and its subsidiaries.
• Fulfilling a central, connecting role between various administrations and regularly participating in project teams within and outside the department.
• Being involved in complex issues and contributing to supply chain integration and the management of internal business processes.

• Fixed-term contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
• Holiday allowance and a 13th month.
• Excellent pension plan with a small personal contribution (2,45%).
• 160 leave hours per year and a flexible choice budget to purchase extra days off (maximum 220 hours) or have them paid out.
• Ample opportunities for courses and training.
• Reimbursement of up to 750 for setting up a home office.
• Work equipment: a work laptop and an iPhone.
• Active staff association and various clubs.
• Mileage allowance of 0,23 per km for a maximum of 90 km (one-way) per visit to the base.

The organization is a European energy network company that manages and maintains infrastructure in the Netherlands and Northern Germany for the large-scale transport and storage of gas. With the energy transition, the focus is shifting from natural gas to green gas and hydrogen, and the organization is collaborating on networks for heat and CO2.

As a 100% state-owned entity, the organization ensures that this part of the energy supply is safe, uninterrupted, and as sustainable as possible.

The Financial Business Services (FCB) department has over 40 colleagues and provides support, advisory, and reporting services in the field of Finance & Control. Within FCB, Project Accounting & Cost Control, Financial Control, and Financial Accounting, among others, are represented. The vacancy is open within the Financial team; you report to the manager of FCB.