Business Controller

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

In-house gym

Friday get-togethers

30 days off

Leiden office

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors is seeking a Business Controller to manage operating financials for the Fleet and Equipment. You will perform internal financial analysis, own cost allocations to projects, and monitor OPEX and CAPEX across operations, crewing, maintenance and replacements.

You will lead monthly cost center closes, prepare annual budgets and develop forecasting methods to improve forecast accuracy. Strong data-driven communication with senior management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in controlling; experience in a technical production environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; SAP experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize findings and present arguments based on data and logic.
• Excellent communication in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own cost control for one of Heerema's large crane vessels.
• Complete monthly Cost Center close with variance analysis.
• Prepare yearly budgets and related financial reporting.
• Develop forecasting methods to improve cost type forecasts and asset cost insights.
• Support management in reducing overall cost levels with data-driven targets.
• Consolidate forecasts into overall cost reports for senior management.
• Prepare annual close-out and statutory reports for Fixed Assets and Inventory.
• Provide ad hoc reporting to Operations & Equipment directorate.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you have in depth financial knowledge needed for managing the operating financials of HMC's Fleet and Equipment?

Your role in the story

As Business Controller you are one of the key figures within the Operations and Equipment directorate and you perform internal financial analysis and monitor budget and forecast constraints of a diverse Fleet and Equipment. You prepare yearly forecasts, you take ownership for correct cost allocations to projects and you perform analysis on all operating OPEX and CAPEX (Operations, Crewing, Departmental, Maintenance, Replacements). You are responsible for monthly financial management information, in which you need to gather, combine and interpret information from different disciplines.

What you will be working on:

• You will be responsible for controlling all cost aspects for one of HMC's large crane vessels;
• Completing the monthly financial Cost Center close process including analytical review of the variances;
• Preparation of yearly budgets and related financial reporting;
• Review, update and develop forecasting methods for various cost types to improve and maintain high quality forecasts. Ensuring jointly with Budget Holders, optimum administration and insight in costs per cost type and assets;
• Taking initiative to support management in reducing the cost levels of the company. Identify targets and incorporate potential improvements in forecasts;
• Consolidating the various forecasts into overall cost reports for senior management review and approval. Assists the Budget Holders in presentations/reports to Senior Management and internal stakeholders;
• Preparation of the annual close-out and related statutory and consolidated balance statements for Fixed Assets and Inventory;
• Providing ad hoc reporting as required by the Operations & Equipment directorate / Manager Cost Control.

Key ingredients for success:

• A Bachelor's degree preferably in Finance or equivalent;
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in controlling; experience in (or affinity with) a technical production environment is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Suite in particular Excel, experience with SAP is a pre;
• Driven by accomplishing results together and able to convince others by arguments based on facts, practical knowledge and logic;
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English both written and spoken;

Your future colleagues:

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At Heerema Marine Contractors, we make the impossible possible offshore. We operate the world's largest crane vessels and with them we install wind turbines, remove retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and install platforms up to 50,000 metric tons, all while focusing on sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. Our people have a learning mindset, are curious and take ownership of their own work and development. We would love to welcome you to our community of proud and passionate colleagues!

Here's why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects;
• Strong compensation and benefits package, including a bonus system
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to socialize with colleagues outside your team, such as our Friday-afternoon get together;
• 30 days off to fully recharge;
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?

Unfortunately, for this position, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements.