Controller

We are looking for a motivated Controller to significantly contribute to improving the planning & control cycle in the dynamic energy sector.

We are seeking a driven Controller to join our Control team We need someone who can independently analyze and report, and who can make a significant contribution to improving the planning and control cycle in the dynamic energy sector. In doing so, you will help the organization achieve its goals.

**Department and position**

As a Controller, you will be responsible for the reporting (historical and forward) of a Business Unit and will engage in discussions with the Business Unit Manager to improve the quality and depth of reporting. Based on these reports, you will advise and act as a financial sparring partner to the Business Unit Manager.

Monthly reporting is done to the parent company in Prague. In addition to historical figures, this monthly reporting includes a forecast for the next 2 years and non-financial KPIs. In your role as Controller, you will perform various analyses on the consolidated reported financial information.

You will also be involved in the preparation of the financial statements and answering questions from the external auditor regarding your area of responsibility.

To be considered for this position, you must have a degree in accounting, controlling or business administration (hbo/wo) and at least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position.

**What are your tasks?**:
As a Controller you will have a number of responsibilities:

- Preparing monthly reports for one of the business units, coordinating financial information with management and business unit staff. You will ensure that the key value drivers of the business are aligned with financial reporting.
- Provide both periodic and ad-hoc analysis and reporting, including consolidated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow reporting in accordance with applicable laws and regulations relating to financial statements and monthly reports. It is important that realisation and variance disclosures form an integral part of the reporting.
- You contribute to the assurance of IFRS compliance and participate in and assess business cases.
- You will evaluate the information received and ensure that it meets the information needs and requirements of the relevant stakeholders.
- You will develop management methodologies, such as cash flow forecasting, and ensure that management information is consistent with financial information to provide stakeholders with insight into the financial position.
- Finally, you will contribute to the implementation of transparency in processes and systems in line with business and financial requirements.

**What can we offer?**:
You'll be working in our modern office in Middelburg. It's a dynamic and challenging environment, and you'll get to interact with different professionals, which offers plenty of opportunities to develop yourself both substantively and personally. At PZEM, you'll receive a complete and attractive package of employment conditions, including:

- a challenging job within an ambitious and growing company in an interesting market
- a market-related salary
- A benefits budget (over 17% of your gross monthly salary, including holiday pay), which allows you to determine your own commitment to your working conditions.
- An easily accessible place to work
- Good pension scheme
- Reasonable travel allowance
- Internet allowance
- Group health insurance
- A company iPhone and laptop
- Opportunity to attend training or courses

**Salary**

In recognition of your contributions, we offer a competitive gross monthly salary range of **€ 4,485** to **€ 5,980** for full-time employment. There is also the opportunity to progress to the next scale, with a maximum salary of €6,846. Salary placement within the scale is determined by relevant experience, level of education and suitability.

**What do we expect from you?**:
You have a comprehensive understanding of business control processes and financial accounting, as well as a strong aptitude for preparing financial reports. Furthermore, you are a proactive team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an excellent command of both Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of and experience in the energy sector would be an advantage. You will also have a completed degree in Accountancy, Controlling or Business Economics (hbo/wo) and at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant position.

An assessment may be part of the procedure.

**Join our team**:
Would you like to join our organisation? Then we would love to hear more about you