Senior Business Controller Opportunity with Local Government in The Netherlands

Further Details

This Senior Business Controller position focuses on strategic financial guidance within local government structures in The Netherlands. The role involves deep dives into budgeting, multi-year forecasts, and major investment assessments, ensuring fiscal responsibility and impactful resource allocation. You will be instrumental in refining the link between organizational goals, available resources, and societal outcomes, while mentoring junior finance professionals and fostering a collaborative environment. Explore these job openings with competitive benefits.

Senior Business Controller - Local Government in The Netherlands

JR Netherlands, in collaboration with Team EIFFEL, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Controller to join a dynamic local government setting in Arnhem, Gelderland. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced finance professionals to play a pivotal role in shaping regional development and public services. This position represents excellent career development in the region. You will leverage your expertise to provide strategic financial guidance on critical issues such as housing, the energy transition, and the social domain, ensuring sound financial management and effective policy implementation.

This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in business control within the public sector. You will engage directly with executive leadership, offering expert advice on financial strategy, risk assessment, and investment planning. Your responsibilities will encompass managing budgets, multi-year financial projections, and complex project evaluations, all while ensuring adherence to public accountability standards. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent professional development prospects.

• Job Title: Senior Business Controller
• Location: Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands
• Client: Team EIFFEL
• Salary: €5,000 - €8,000 gross per month
• Experience: 5+ years in local government business control
• Qualifications: HBO or WO in Finance, Business Economics, or Accountancy

Skills

• Over 5 years of experience in business control within local government
• HBO or WO degree in Finance, Business Economics, or Accountancy
• Strategic advising at director and board level
• In-depth knowledge of BBV and public accountability standards
• Ability to maintain an overview in a political-administrative environment
• Financial forecasting
• Financial reporting
• Financial analysis
• Budget management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on one assignment at a time for a municipality, province, or collaborative body
• Provide financial sharpness in decision-making at a strategic level
• Advise directors, executive boards, and administration on financial strategy and risks
• Steer budgets, multi-year forecasts, and major investment issues
• Evaluate scenarios for social domain, land development, and capital projects
• Lead the P&C calendar, ensuring quality, timeliness, and administrative usability
• Professionalize the link between goals, resources, and societal impact
• Develop administrative action options based on scenarios and risk analyses
• Bring calm and structure to complex, politically sensitive dossiers
• Coach mid-level and junior controllers within the organization
• Connect policy, execution, and concern control
• Translate figures into choices that are sustainable today and endure tomorrow

How to apply

• Prepare Your Application: Ensure your CV is up-to-date and clearly highlights your experience in business control, particularly within the local government sector.
• Review Requirements: Confirm you meet all the essential qualifications, including over 5 years of relevant experience and an HBO or WO degree in Finance, Business Economics, or Accountancy.
• Submit Your Interest: Visit the application portal via the provided link to submit your application.
• Application Link:https://eurojobs.com/jobs/36802067/apply
• Deadline: Applications must be submitted by December 17, 2026.
• Further Information: Successful candidates will be contacted for further discussion regarding specific assignments and opportunities.

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