We are looking for a Controller who will join the Octagon Professionals projects team at the European Space Agency in Noordwijk (ESTEC). If you are passionate about the Space industry and would like to join an international environment, read more and apply today!
Responsibilities
- Coordination and consolidation of in-year and multiyear resource plans.
- Monitoring and controlling the implementation of the plans in line with resource targets, performing forecasting, identifying deviations and related recovery actions, producing related reports.
- Multi-year analysis, historical trends.
- Proactive Programme/Project controlling, analysis and reporting including coordinating monthly financial status reporting at Directorate level.
- Interfacing with counterparts in other Directorates, such as finance/corporate controllers/project controllers, as well as within D/TEC.
- Interfacing with Directorate's Business Controller Administration Managers and their teams.
- Monitoring and control of Service Level Agreements between TEC and other Directorates.
- Proactively contributing to the definition, implementation and improvement of management support processes, methods and tools.
- Supporting colleagues in the team to ensure smooth operations and continuous high standard of service to internal and external customers.
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of previous experience;
- Masters in Engineering or equivalent or MBA or equivalent University degree from a recognised Institution of secondary studies or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, with relevant experience.
- Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken, knowledge of another official ESA language is an asset.
- Candidates should possess excellent analytical and reporting skills with the ability to manage large and complex data sets.
- Ability to synthesize complex information.
- Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating a balance of assertiveness with the ability to work well in a team environment.
- A results-oriented and proactive approach.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be client focused.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, whilst being a cooperative team player in a diverse and international team.
- Experience as user of SAP and IPSAS knowledge is considered a distinct asset for the position.
We offer:
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40h working week.
- Advice from our Learning & Development Specialist on most suitable training/courses.
- Extra budget and up to 5 extra days off for your professional development.
- Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.
- Yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and a swimming pool.
- Assistance with relocation in case you are moving to The Netherlands from abroad.
Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let's get in touch!
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