Bid & Project Contoller

About the team

The finance department of Thales Nederland consists of ~50 team members organized in 2 different competence centers (clusters):

• Shared Services Accounting, Reporting & Controlling;
• Bid & Project, Industrial and Procurement Control (Business Control)

The Business Control department is responsible for the management accounting and program control of all the projects and the supply chain within Hengelo and Huizen. We need a Project Controller to support us in our challenging Segment Services located in Hengelo.

About your future job

As a key member of our team, you will serve as the primary financial advisor and partner for the operations within your designated scope. Your role will encompass providing insightful financial guidance, identifying and alerting stakeholders to potential risks and opportunities, and actively participating in finance-related improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Financial Guidance: Serve as a strategic business partner, offering financial insights and guidance to support decision-making within your area of responsibility.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Act as a primary alert, promptly identifying and communicating both risks and opportunities related to projects and initiatives within your scope.
• Continuous Improvement: Play an integral role in driving finance-related improvements, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance processes and systems, ultimately contributing to the organization's overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Effective Communication: Communicate financial challenges, insights, and recommendations clearly and effectively to relevant stakeholders, fostering understanding and alignment across the organization.
• Process Optimization: Ensure that financial processes are regularly reviewed, updated, and adapted to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic organization, contributing to ongoing optimization and effectiveness.

The main tasks are:

• Preparing reports, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis and reporting to senior management of all costs and financial data for the projects you work on
• Monitoring and challenge of project expenditures and deliveries on assigned programs/products
• Evaluating, monitoring and implementing policies, practices and functional performance standards
• Supporting annual budgets, business plans and forecasts preparation
• Supporting the preparation and presentation of our bids being a key member of the bid team
• Ensuring financial integrity and adherence to processes
• Supporting internal improvement and change projects
• Being a team player on various organizational levels

Why you'd be a good match

You have Bachelor or Master degree in Finance or strongly related to Finance, relevant work experience is appreciated. You have affinity with technical processes and a good knowledge of MS Office.

We are looking for a candidate with passion for finance and who likes to work in an informal environment. You have the ability to understand complex processes. Strong organization, analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills are crucial in this role. You are curious by nature and can grow into a professional role as business partner. Good communication skills (English, Dutch, French would be appreciated) and be a valued business partner.

You have the ability to understand complex issues and to see the overall view. Knowledge of ERP-systems are a big advantage. We will support you in your personal growth to become a more experienced Business Controller.

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.