Project Controller

At Damen Workboats, we are a leading division within the Damen Group, consisting of several entities including an operating company and four shipyards. We specialize in the design, construction, and maintenance of workboats, offering a wide range of vessels for various maritime applications. 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 Project Controller, you are the key link between the business and the finance department. You will be part of the Damen Workboats Division Finance team, responsible for project control and project administration within the Division. Your role involves monitoring project results, forecasting scenarios, managing cash flow, identifying and mitigating risks, and challenging the business to proactively manage these aspects.

This position is part of the project control team, where you will work alongside three other Project Controllers. The team's activities are focused on project control and project administration, with this role emphasizing project control. Each team member has their own specialism and unique talents, providing an excellent opportunity for mutual learning. For this position, we are seeking someone with a structured approach to their work, contributing to a well-organized and efficient team environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Control: You will be responsible for the control of dedicated projects, focusing on cash flow management, cost control, forecasting, reporting, and general progress monitoring. This will primarily involve the less complex projects of the Division.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other project controllers within the Division to ensure cohesive project management.
• Budget Management: Actively monitor and manage projects to ensure they remain within approved budgets.
• Project Administration: Contribute to accurate project administration for the order book and stock projects of Workboats by checking cost entries, purchase orders, and project settings.
• Problem Solving: Identify issues and independently propose solutions to improve project financial results.
• Reporting: Deliver monthly reports and updates on the project’s financial status, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clarity, with comprehensive analysis and explanations.

Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor degree in Business Economics, Accounting, or Finance.
• Experience: Approximately 1-3 years of relevant experience in project control especially in a project driven environment.
• Technical Skills: Analytical skills, understanding what is behind the numbers. Experience with SAP is also desired.
• 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.
• Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines.

At Damen Workboats, we prioritize the development of our employees and provide ample opportunities and support for further growth and career advancement.

If you are ready to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we look forward to receiving your application.