Business Controller

At Damen Workboats, you will contribute to effective financial management and decision-making within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Within the Damen Shipyards Group, Damen Workboats consists of several entities including an operating company and four shipyards (Turkey, Vietnam, China and The Netherlands). We specialize in the design, construction, financing, and maintenance of workboats throughout their lifecycle. Our open and informal culture with short communication lines ensures a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Within this setting, our finance department plays a crucial role in maintaining financial stability and supporting the growth of our division.

The role

As a Business Controller, you will be part of the Control team of the Finance & Control department. You will work closely with various departments and yards to ensure effective financial management and decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of both finance and IT, as well as the ability to translate technical concepts into financial insights. You will collaborate closely with team leaders to optimize financial performance, drive cost efficiency, and contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives.

Key accountabilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Help develop budgets and financial forecasts, and monitor performance against these targets including risks and opportunities.

• Business control: Contribute to the business control activities (budgeting, forecasting and business compliance) in close collaboration with the local Finance Managers and senior colleagues.

• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.

• Support: Work closely with the senior controllers, finance director and local finance managers of the yards and other finance professionals to support various financial operations.

• Ad Hoc Analysis: Conduct ad hoc financial analyses as required by management.

Skills & experience

• Education: A Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Business administration, or a related field. Completion of RA or RC training is preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance, with a focus on financial analysis, controlling, budgeting, and cost management.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis. Proficiency in financial software and tools, including PowerBI, Excel and SAP4Hana.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities, high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Personal Traits: Driven, ambitious, proactive, and prepared to go the extra mile. Hands-on, accurate, well-structured, reliable, and discrete.

• Team Player: Flexible and able to work effectively in a small team within a dynamic work environment.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.

What we offer

We want to make sure you are happy in your role at Damen Workboats, so we offer great opportunities to develop yourself in this position. We are a growing organization where innovation is the driving force. Entrepreneurship is in our DNA, and that's why we continue to grow and innovate and offer plenty of opportunities.

• Personal guidance, freedom, varied work, and a work environment where your opinion counts

• A work from home policy

• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level

• An international work environment

• An open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines