Financial Controller

Career at Damen

Damen Offshore & Specialised Vessels (OSV) works on some of the most specialized and complex vessels in the world. From offshore support vessels to mission-critical naval ships, the projects demand innovation, craftsmanship and top-level teamwork. As part of a global family-owned company, you become part of a culture built on trust, challenge and collaboration as the company advances sustainable maritime progress.

About Damen Offshore & Specialised Vessels

At Damen Offshore & Specialised Vessels (OSV), we work on vessels that belong to the most specialized and complex in the world. From offshore support vessels to mission-critical naval ships, our projects demand innovation, craftsmanship and top-level teamwork.

The role

As a Financial Controller for Damen Offshore & Specialized Vessels, you contribute to the accuracy and reliability of our financial data and play a crucial role in translating these into valuable insights for our stakeholders.

The Financial Controller reports to the Finance Director of the Damen Offshore & Specialized Vessels division and plays an important role in realizing internal and external financial reporting. This includes the individual DOSV entities, cash flow planning, and ad-hoc financial analyses. Additionally, you will improve the current SAP (ERP) set-up for OSV and support other improvement projects, contributing to maximizing the benefits of available tooling.

This position is an excellent opportunity to support your development by working closely with other Controllers in the Netherlands and abroad in a very dynamic, growing, and international organization. There is flexibility to explore and improve relevant areas of interest to support personal development.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial accounting, month-end closing, and delivery of all monthly and quarterly financial reports in close contact with the Financial Shared Services Center to the Director Finance and Damen Group.
• Deliver complete and correct annual accounts for the OSV division and all related entities, domestic and abroad, and act as the primary contact for external auditors, ensuring timely and high-quality audit files.
• Contribute to the quarterly rolling forecast and annual business plan in close cooperation with the Manager Business Control and relevant stakeholders.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret financial data; monitor cost center budgets; prepare monthly variance analyses; and provide proactive advice on cost accounting and financial performance.
• Deliver accurate cash flow forecasts and analyses in cooperation with business and project control to support liquidity management of the Damen Group.
• Ensure compliance with international and national laws, accounting standards, and Damen accounting policies; continuously improve financial control processes, GL integrity, and the planning and control cycle.
• Contribute to financial and tax risk mitigation strategies and monitor the financial operations of subsidiary companies, including foreign entities.
• Drive continuous improvement of departmental processes, support knowledge development within the team, and adhere to HSSEQ standards.

Skills & experience

• Master degree in Business Economics, Accounting or Finance, or comparable experience.
• Preferably Registered Auditor (RA).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting, reporting, or similar areas.
• Driven, ambitious, and eager to learn and develop on a personal and professional level.
• Accurate, well-structured, and hands-on.
• Team player who is flexible and able to work in a small team within a dynamic work environment.
• Affinity with automation and digitization of reporting processes and Power BI analytics.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, with a drive for improvement.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

What we offer

At Damen, we realize supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great importance. We understand that the key to success is finding the right person for the right job, which is why we continually invest in your development.

• A dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation.
• At least 40 days of annual leave.
• Profit sharing and pension allowance.
• Continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy.
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events, and sports.