Interim Controller (maternity cover)

Project overview

Temporary replacement during maternity leave within the Finance & Control team.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Guiding the planning and control cycle during a period of change after the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Monitoring the progress of the year-end closing and periodic reports
• Identifying risks and bottlenecks and making a substantive contribution to execution
• Acting as the first point of contact for the accountant during the year-end closing
• Participating in a high-quality month-end closing for March and April and delivering reliable reporting with KPIs and financial figures
• Participating in sector discussions and acting as controller for the Management Team and the director
• Guiding the preparation of the Year-end Forecast and the outlook for the rest of 2027
• HBO work and thinking level as a minimum requirement
• Demonstrable experience of at least 5 years as a business and financial controller, preferably gained in the non-profit sector
• Affinity with both financial and non-financial monthly reports and with the year-end closing process
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations as a plus
• Experience in the drinking water sector as a plus
• Experience with the annual accounts of a drinking water company as a plus
• Thorough knowledge of financial processes, with specific attention to year-end closings
• Knowledge of annual reporting and developments therein
• Well-developed analytical skills combined with insight into financial processes
• A proactive attitude along with strong communication skills
• Quickly mastering new processes and systems
• Ability to work independently and function well within a team

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 7 months
• Location: Assen, Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, NL
• Languages: Dutch