Assistant Financial Controller

Career at Damen

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About us

Damen Financial Services (DFS) provides sustainable full-service maritime solutions to clients. The division proactively develops earning models and creative financing tools that contribute to Damen's key strategic objectives of becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider in the world.

Damen Financial Services focuses on the energy transition for the maritime world, converts CAPEX to OPEX for customers, and acts as a disruptor in the maritime world using digital technology. DFS aims to develop into one of the larger clients of the Damen Shipbuilding Divisions, generate new business for other divisions, de-risk complex structures to benefit stakeholders, and generate a stable cash flow to support the Group. The division is fully in control of its processes and uses state-of-the-art systems.

The role

Work in close cooperation with the financial management of the division and the Manager Finance & Administration. Is accountable for the professionalization of the finance processes and department and the ongoing monitoring of the company objectives. Together with the Manager Finance & Administration accountable for accurate financial and qualitative division results. Assists the Manager Finance & Administration in performing financial integrity in the day-to-day operational and project management.

Key accountabilities

• Have a leading role in further enhancing the financial function within the company, also in preparation to become an independent division next to the Damen Group;
• Prepare the weekly cash flow forecast for the company, including the reporting;
• Together with the Manager Finance & Administration responsible for an accurate financial accounting system, in close cooperation with the Shared Service Center, and control information system;
• Supports the Manager Finance & Administration in providing monthly and quarterly financial reporting of the company to the Directors of the company and to the Damen Group;
• Preparing the annual budget, including the 5-year outlook, which is updated every quarter;
• In cooperation with the Manager Finance & Administration delivering all annual accounts of the entities that belong to the division in a correct and timely manner, this in close cooperation with the business, Group Control and external auditors;
• Continuous review of financial, control and management information systems and procedures, implementing improvements across the organisation;
• Assists the Manager Finance & Administration in being responsible for reviewing, updating and documenting the organisation’s financial policies and procedures to ensure full compliancy with (inter)national laws and regulations;
• Develop (inter)national financial, tax and risk reduction strategies and monitors financial operations of subsidiary companies;
• Contributes to the companies planning and control cycle;
• Have a proactive role in applying all compliance rules and regulations;
• Support in ad-hoc initiatives to support the business and improve and automate processes.

Skills & experience

• (Post-)Graduate level at least a Bachelor degree preferably Business Economics, Accountancy or equivalent;
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of economic business principles, laws and regulations, trends and developments in data-processing and -analytics
• Knowledge of and experience with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Good command of the Dutch and English language (written and verbal);
• Tech-savvy, able to work with new software quickly

What we offer

We highly value our employees and support your professional and personal health and development. Therefore we invest in all our employees by:

• A technology and innovation focused dynamic international work environment;
• A competitive salary package & other benefits;
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse and rewarding work environment;
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events & sports.

If you are interested we look forward to receive your application. We're excited to meet you and get to know you better!

Recruiter:

Jonathan de Ruiter

Email:

jonathan.de.ruiter@damen.com

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.