Financial Control Administrator

TNO; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

13th month bonus (8.33%)

Flex budget (5.58% + €180)

Development opportunities

Pension and social benefits

Job summary

TNO in The Hague is seeking a Financial Control Administrator to strengthen our finance team with up-to-date financial expertise and analytical mindset.

You will perform balance sheet analyses, support month-end close, and prepare reports for departments while ensuring compliance and continuous process improvement. The role is based in The Hague with options for flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO level) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field; at least one year of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to work accurately with financial data.
• Experience with SAP; interest in AI is a plus.
• Proactive mindset to contribute to innovation and automation while inspiring others to new ways of working.
• Collaborative, service-oriented attitude; flexible to rotate tasks within the team; reliable and well organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of balance sheet accounts and input for reliable financial reporting.
• Monitor financial position and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports for one or more departments within the Service Organisation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial control processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Dutch language

English language

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree HBO in Finance/Business/Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hiring team information

Recruiter: Michelle Mol

Hiring manager: Anouk van der Woude

About this position

At TNO, you'll work in an environment where scientific research and real-world applications come together. Think of developing solutions to reuse industrial heat and accelerate the energy transition. Together with governments, universities, hospitals, and industry partners, we contribute to a better world for tomorrow.

What will be your role?

As a Financial Control Administrator, you'll support the innovation capacity of our entire organisation by applying your up-to-date financial expertise and analytical mindset. You'll be part of a close-knit team responsible for delivering accurate, transparent, and timely financial administration. You enjoy working collaboratively, have a keen eye for detail, and ensure that every figure is accurate down to the last decimal.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform analyses of balance sheet accounts and provide input for reliable financial reporting.
• Monitor TNO's financial position and contribute to the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial reports for one or more departments within the Service Organisation.
• Help ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve financial control processes and contribute to continuous process improvement.

What we expect from you

• A completed Bachelor's degree (HBO level) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, combined with at least one year of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work accurately with financial data.
• Experience with SAP and an interest in AI are considered an advantage.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to contribute to innovation and automation while inspiring others to embrace new ways of working.
• A collaborative, service-oriented attitude and the flexibility to rotate tasks within the team. You are reliable, accurate, act with integrity, and are well organised.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English.

You'll join a friendly, informal team based in the heart of The Hague, just a short walk from Central Station.

What you'll get in return

• We offer a gross monthly salary between € 3,000 and € 4,000 (based on your knowledge and experience)
• 8% holiday pay
• a 13th month bonus of 8.33%
• a flex budget (5.58% + € 180)
• In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.
• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave plus a flexible holiday that can be used on a cultural, religious, or otherwise important day of your choosing (on a full-time basis).
• An employer working towards a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment where every employee can flourish, with various initiatives such as Jong TNO, numerous expertise based guilds, Rainbow Community and Round Tables on diverse inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That's how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 or 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• A good pension scheme.

TNO as an employer

Our people are at the heart of TNO. Their curiosity, expertise and entrepreneurial mindset make it possible to deliver high-impact research and innovations that contribute to society’s sustainable wellbeing and prosperity. That is why we invest in an inspiring and inclusive working environment where colleagues can excel, have autonomy and continue to grow. Your talent and ambition have every opportunity to flourish at TNO. You work with experts (both within and beyond TNO), have access to advanced technology and the freedom to explore, experiment and innovate. Our strength lies in independence, reliability and collaboration. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. By working with businesses and government, and by connecting different perspectives, we strengthen our innovative capability and create responsible, meaningful results. At TNO, we believe this is our time to help society, government and business move forward faster. Together with driven colleagues, you turn knowledge into concrete innovations or ventures that truly make a difference by combining the power of science and entrepreneurship. And in doing so, you make your mark on our time.

The selection process

Please apply before Sunday August 16th, 2026. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check. A certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required before starting a new job at TNO.