Project Controller

As Project Controller within our Water Technology Products business, you operate as a financial business partner for project managers and management in an international, product-driven environment. You contribute directly to the financial control and performance of a growing portfolio of technology projects by providing reliable analyses, supporting decision-making and challenging assumptions where necessary. The role offers broad exposure across tenders, execution and portfolio management within a commercially oriented unit.

What will you do as Project Controller

In this role, you support project performance across all phases of the project lifecycle. You combine financial analysis with a clear understanding of project dynamics, risks and commercial considerations. You work closely with project managers and management, largely independently, and provide insights that strengthen control, transparency and results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as financial business partner to project managers across all project stages, delivering independent analyses and supporting structured discussions using the Project Health Check methodology.
• Contributing to the Project Health Check process with forward-looking analyses, identifying risks, trends and deviations, and escalating relevant topics to management.
• Challenging proposal managers during the tender and proposal phase on financial structure, assumptions and risk allocation, particularly for non-routine tenders.
• Supporting management with financial and operational analyses at portfolio level, including project results, working capital, workload and capacity.
• Preparing regular and ad-hoc reports and analyses to support steering and decision-making.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology.

As our new Project Controller, you will join the Water Technology Products team within the Water & Maritime business line. This team consists of over 100 colleagues of various nationalities, with a significant presence in Amersfoort, The Netherlands and close collaboration across international locations. The business focuses on developing and commercialising water technology products by combining technologies, software and engineering services. These products are delivered globally, with annual revenues of about €25 million and continued growth.

You will become part of the core team responsible for financial control of the project portfolio and for providing insight into the overall operational performance of the business.

What you bring

You are an analytically strong finance professional who communicates clearly and bases conclusions on facts and structured analysis. You are comfortable working independently, engaging with stakeholders at different levels and addressing financial topics directly and constructively. You understand the dynamics of project-based organisations and are able to translate financial data into practical insights that support decision-making and control.

Moreover:

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• You have a solid understanding of finance and management control principles, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, margin analysis and working capital, and know how to apply them in a project environment.
• You have experience with or exposure to project reporting, project performance reviews and financial risk identification within projects.
• You have basic knowledge of related disciplines such as data analytics, financial systems and risk management, allowing you to work effectively with project data, reporting tools and internal stakeholders.
• You are comfortable working with financial systems and excel, and are able to analyse, structure and explain financial information in a clear way.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, and can operate effectively in an international working environment.
• You are willing to travel occasionally as part of the role.

What we offer you

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• A strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, annual profit sharing, and the opportunity to purchase company shares.
• 28 vacation days based on full-time employment, with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance.
• A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.