Would you like to work as a project controller on the greenest campus in the Netherlands and contribute to important social issues of our time? Are you financially well-grounded, analytical, and precise? Are you looking for a challenging job where you can grow? Then read on and apply!

The Wageningen Environmental Sciences Group (ESG) is looking for a Project Controller to strengthen the Finance & Control (F&C) team.

As a Project Controller, you will be part of an enthusiastic F&C department with approximately 40 FTE. There is a pleasant, driven, and open working atmosphere. Besides the Project Control team, the F&C department also consists of the Financial Administration, Business Control, and Chair Administration teams. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues on various topics in the field of project control and safeguard processes to minimize risks.

As a Project Controller:

• you are responsible for the financial management of various projects;
• you are involved in all phases of the project cycle, from acquisition to financial completion;
• you are the financial point of contact for project leaders, providing both solicited and unsolicited advice;
• you are responsible for the determination of project results for monthly and annual figures for internal monitoring and external reporting (e.g., annual accounts);
• you contribute to identifying and monitoring project risks and assist in implementing internal control measures;
• you work independently with a high degree of responsibility and collaborate intensively with direct colleagues from F&C.

As a Project Controller at ESG, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and make a valuable contribution to the most important social issues of our time.

You are/have:

• an HBO degree, preferably in business economics, business administration, accountancy, or a similar field;
• proven affinity with finance and a good understanding of basic administration;
• relevant work experience in a complex (project) organization is a plus;
• analytical skills, working carefully and systematically to ensure good results;
• good communication skills, easily bridging the gap between project leaders and F&C;
• someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team;

Furthermore, you recognize the following skills in yourself: you take initiative, are honest, customer-oriented, and always look for opportunities to develop yourself.

In our international work environment, communication is increasingly in English. The desired language level is C1. If you do not yet have this level, no problem—we will help you, and you can access our language center, Wageningen in'to Language.

You can see that there are plenty of challenges ahead of you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. So if you do not yet have the track-record required in the vacancy, but do have solid work experience, we would also like to invite you to apply.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3.166,- and €4.520,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 9). Additionally, a contract for 0,8 FTE can be discussed. You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended to an open-ended contract upon in mutual enthusiasm.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland and with your work you have a clear and positive impact on society. At WUR we work on the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and feeding the world in a sustainable way.

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.