Finance Controller

**Function**:
Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, we are a frontrunner in ethical banking and global impact investing, and we need people like you to make change happen.

We believe that money can change the world for the better. In fact, our organisation was founded on this belief. Our mission is to create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its members with human dignity at its core.

Recently, as part of the transition to a unified "One Bank" operating model, two teams joined forces in the Group Financial and Impact Controlling team. This new structure will allow us to optimise the management reporting cycle from an integrated impact-risk-return perspective. Due to job changes because of the transition, we have an open position for a Financial Controller.

**Profile**:
**How you will make a difference**

You will support Triodos Bank in realising its mission and strategy by reporting on the financial performance. The (internal) management reports enable management to understand, monitor and steer on their performance.

Next to working on creating timely and powerful standard and ad hoc reports, together with your team and in close collaboration with other departments and the business:

- You will perform analysis on the financial developments and results of Triodos Bank and translate insights into clear reports and actionable recommendations
- You will contribute to the development of annual and longer-term business plans in the budgeting and forecasting cycle lead by Business Control
- You will work on improving data and process maturity and challenge the reporting provided by the business
- You will be working on projects such as optimising the cost-allocation process
- You will work closely with the Impact Controllers on building integrated impact-risk-return analysis and reporting
- You will pro-actively engage with relevant stakeholders and act as a focal point for financial related expertise

**What you will bring**

Your unique potential and your values matter for us most. We look for people who are self-aware and who think in a holistic way, always conscious about their impact on society, environment, and the economy.

To be successful in this role, you will:

- think systemically: find meaning and logic in complex ecosystem and work accurately and well organised
- be result oriented: have a strong sense of responsibility and influence and persuade different stakeholders to get things done, managing conflict effectively and directing energy to a shared solution
- act with courage: act with integrity and honesty, daring to speak up and have difficult conversations when needed
- lead with empathy: communicate effectively in all circumstances, fostering good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and are open to diverse perspectives

Furthermore, it is expected that you will have:

- strong hands-on experience in controlling, financial reporting or similar roles, preferably from financial sector
- highly developed analytical and abstract thinking and reporting skills
- preferably EMFC (RC), CPA (RA) or comparable professional expertise
- proficiency in working with large datasets and skilled in Excel and tools for business analytics
- an ability to lead or play a role in significant financial projects
- a proficient level in English in both speaking and writing (proficiency in Dutch is an advantage)

**Your future colleagues**

Together with seven other dedicated co-workers you form a multi-disciplinary team, with educational backgrounds varying from Finance and IT to Modelling and Environmental science. Our team language is English. The entire team reports directly to the Head of Financial and Impact Controlling, who in turn reports to the Group Director Controlling. On a daily basis you will be working with various departments and business units across the whole organisation.

**Offer**:
**What we offer you**

**An inspiring work culture**

The most important thing about working with us is that you are part of community that is changing the world for the better. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:

- find a sense of meaning in your work
- create positive energy and impact with your co-workers
- build mutual trust and respect in working relationships
- enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level

**A comfortable working environment***

Our award-winning sustainable head office is based in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes’ walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is an inspiring place to work and connect with your colleagues.

**And of course, great remuneration and working conditions**:

- a salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and you