Job description

• Contribute to the set up of finance and control policies and procedures for the assigned project (€4.4 billion) and financial department and to ensure its execution in line with companies’ finance strategy and external developments
• Ensure the development, preparation, and proper execution of (consolidated) periodical financial reporting for internal stakeholders and external authorities according to defined formats and procedures and (local) legislation
• Inform and advise stakeholders on the financial performance within the project and financial department, based on the analysis of financial data of (potential) financial risk areas
• Plan and coordinate the (annual) financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting and control cycle within the assigned project
• Execute and monitor financial plans, budgets and forecasts as well as ensure the analysis of any gaps between budget and realisation in line with finance strategy and policies
• Review and analyse the cash position of the assigned projects and plan the maintenance of adequate funds through cash and other financial forecasts in line with finance strategy and policies
• Support the business in the translation of the financial strategy into relevant KPIs, plans and dashboards for the performance of the project
• Ensure the identification, analysis, and control of potential financial risks within the project scope
• Monitor and ensure compliance of the project with financial guidelines and control financial governance in line with internal standards and external laws and regulations
• Liaise with the contract manager, project planner and risk manager to ensure deviations in the contract or changes are correctly processed and followed up
• Ensure all financial policies and procedures are in place, understood, owned, maintained, and followed to ensure financial requirements

Job requirements

• MBA or MSc in Finance or another relevant discipline
• 10+ yrs experience in complex financial project management in major capital-intensive industries or division of a large corporation
• Experience with complex financial management, preferably in a related naval or defence industry or heavy equipment construction industry
• Working experience with BAAINBw and the German Government would be advantageous
• Ability to frequently travel and work in Germany (Hamburg & Coblenz) and in The Netherlands (Vlissingen)
• German and English communication skills
• EU citizenship or EU work visa is strictly required
• A background check will be part of the selection procedure

Our offer

• Salary: up to € 6500,- gross per month, depending on experience
• Annual leave: 27 days per year
• ADV hours: 13 days per year with the option to sell these in exchange for a maximum of 5% more salary (0.383% per day)
• Travel costs: € 10 per month for the first 10 km, then 0.19 cents per km. A T-tag is issued for employees who use the Westerscheldetunnel for commuting
• Collective Labor Agreement: Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro applies
• Pension: Compulsory participation in the PME pension scheme
• Premium distribution: employer 50% and employee 50%
• Profit-sharing: If the results of the company give reason to do so