Senior Controller - Energy Finance & Strategy (Hybrid)

Vermilion Energy; Harlingen; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Wellness benefit

Training & development

Annual bonus and stock options

Job summary

Vermilion Energy Netherlands B.V. seeks a Senior Controller in the Netherlands to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for CAPEX, OPEX, and JV activities.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and supports asset-level financial governance and project economics across energy operations. You will manage AFE processes, participate in long-range planning, and provide insights for profitability and cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, controlling, FP&A.
• Experience in energy/oil & gas or project-based sectors preferred.
• Experience supporting capital-intensive operations and multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and project economics expertise.
• CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, consolidate, and report budgets and forecasts across CAPEX, OPEX, and G&A.
• Manage AFE and project processes, including review meetings and business case analysis.
• Support operated JVs with reporting, budgets, and audits; assist cost-recovery.
• Prepare Sector Agreement Fund reporting and profitability analyses.
• Support M&A reviews, sustainability reporting, and reserve inputs.
• Oversee tax accounting, reconciliations, compliance, and filings.
• Manage FAR, ARO, ESTMA/EITI reporting; perform inventory forecasts.
• Improve finance processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist accounting staff with financial statements and month-end close.
• Complete special projects as assigned by Finance Manager.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Project economics

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Excel

Job description

Vermilion Energy Netherlands B.V. seeks a Senior Controller in the Netherlands to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for CAPEX, OPEX, and JV activities.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and supports asset-level financial governance and project economics across energy operations. You will manage AFE processes, participate in long-range planning, and provide insights for profitability and cash flow.