Financial Controller

About the Position

Financial Controller | Energy Operations

Friesland or Amsterdam | Hybrid

Want a finance role where your work goes well beyond month-end reporting? This is an opportunity to shape investment decisions, challenge budgets and help steer the performance of an established energy business with operations across the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Own and challenge budgets and forecasts across CAPEX, OPEX, and G&A, turning the numbers into clear recommendations.
• Support investment proposals, project economics, business cases, and long-range planning.
• Manage the finance side of operated joint ventures, including reporting, approvals, cost recovery, and audits.
• Analyze profitability and cash flow and contribute to decommissioning and reserve reporting.
• Oversee key areas of financial control, including tax accounting, fixed assets, asset retirement obligations, inventory, and compliance reporting.
• Partner with the accounting team on financial statements and month-end matters, while improving processes and reporting.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in finance, controlling, accounting, or FP&A.
• Comfortable moving between detailed financial work and conversations with business leaders.
• Experience in energy, oil and gas, natural resources, or another capital-intensive industry would be valuable.
• Joint venture accounting, project finance, or Big Four audit experience would also be an advantage.
• Relevant degree and strong Excel skills; an RA, RC, or equivalent accounting qualification is welcome.
• Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, or similar tools is a plus.

We Offer

• Monthly salary
• 8% holiday allowance
• 13th month
• Performance bonus
• Additional benefits
• Hybrid working options
• Development opportunities
• A role with scope to influence decisions across the business

About the Company

Interested? Get in touch to discuss the position and the team in more detail.

Sherri Smeink

Consultant

+31 6 57 65 59 78

[email protected]