Senior Project Controller (interim)

Project overview

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Preparing and reviewing project budgets in accordance with subsidy conditions and internal guidelines
• Guiding and advising on financial matters during the application, execution, and completion phases of projects
• Setting up and managing the financial project administration, including budget monitoring and forecasts
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks and deviations
• Compiling and coordinating interim and final financial reports
• Consulting with project leaders, researchers, accountants, and subsidy providers on the financial aspects of projects
• Acting as a strategic financial advisor and sparring partner for researchers, project leaders, and management
• Supporting complex subsidy applications and performing financial risk analyses
• Contributing to the professionalization of the Project Control function through process optimization, knowledge sharing, and coaching
• Completed university or higher professional education in Finance & Control, Business Economics, Accountancy, or a comparable financial field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a project controller in an environment with externally funded subsidy projects
• Experience with financial management, monitoring, and accountability of complex subsidy projects, including national and European research funding
• Experience in advising project leaders, management, and other stakeholders on financial and subsidy-related matters
• Experience in compiling project budgets, financial forecasts, and reports throughout the entire project cycle
• Demonstrable experience with SAP and independently preparing financial analyses and reports
• Excellent oral and written skills in Dutch and English, minimum CEFR level C1
• Willingness to be present on the Tilburg University campus at least two days a week, including Tuesdays

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 4 months
• Location: Tilburg, Brabant, Limburg, Zeeland, NL
• Languages: Dutch