Do you want to work together with inspired colleagues to create a world in which nature and people thrive? And help build a ‘nature positive’ impact in biodiverse priority landscapes around the world by mobilising people to act? That is what you will do when you work at WWF Netherlands (WWF-NL).

WWF-NL is a professional and dynamic organization with an informal working culture based in Zeist, the Netherlands.

The organisation consists of three departments: Conservation, Engagement, Organization & Talent Development (OTD) and Finance & Operations (F&O). The OTD and F&O department is responsible for the business operations of WWF-NL and consists of the HR, Finance, ICT and Legal & Compliance Teams. The Finance Team is responsible for the planning & control cycle of the organization, external reporting, the financial, personnel and payroll administration and the financial monitoring of the global WWF nature conservation projects. In this light, the Finance Team at WWF-NL is looking for a

Business Controller
(32-40 hours per week)

The Business Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Tanja Seydlitz.

Roles and responsibilities

As Business Controller you will work within the annual plan as drawn up by the CFO. In it you have the following tasks and responsibilities:

• The WWF-NL organization – You support the Conservation department in financial management. This includes drawing up and analysing periodic and ad hoc financial reports and advising on the financial and legal and compliance aspects of contracting.
• Project cycle management – You assess proposals for (inter-)national nature conservation projects with a focus on project budgets and the application of standards. You draw up project agreements, manage them and initiate payments to contract partners. You will also assess the financial progress and results of nature conservation projects.
• Planning and control cycle – You contribute to the creation of the annual budgets, forecast and latest estimates. You identify and analyse deviations and provide input and advice for adjustments.
• Processes and systems – You support the Conservation department in the implementation of the internal processes for nature conservation initiatives and the use of the systems.
• Back-up for Engagement: You support the Business Controller Engagement with financial management for the Engagement department. This includes budgeting, periodically analysing, ad hoc financial reporting and advising on the financial and tax aspects of business cases.

Who are you?

• You are analytical, data-driven, quality-oriented and aware of relevant developments e.g. BI tooling and reporting;
• You are proactive, a self-starter and can work independently, you make proposals and take actions that lead to process / efficiency improvements;
• You know and are able to convey the story behind the numbers, e.g. storytelling;
• You enjoy interacting with colleagues both in your team as in the organization and the wider international network, e.g. business partner;
• You are collaborative and cooperative and find it easy to share knowledge, information and ideas on your own initiative;
• You are customer-oriented and respond alertly to requests from the (internal) client;
• You work to the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.

WWF-NL is part of a large international network, so good mastery of the English and Dutch language (both verbal and written) are necessary.

Experience

• Educational background in Finance, business economics or business administration;
• 3-5 years of work experience as a controller, and ambition to learn and grow in the job;
• Experience with grant applications and financial management are an advantage;
• You are experienced with Exact Globe, Salesforce, BI tooling is a pre;
• Fluent verbal and written command of Dutch and English languages are essential;
  other languages e.g. Spanish are an advantage, but not a must.

Core values

You recognize yourself in the core values of WWF NL:

• Courage
• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaboration

What do we offer?

• You will be able to work in a sustainable office surrounded by nature;
• Fun colleagues and the chance to build up an international network;
• Vegetarian lunches in our canteen and free after work drinks every other Thursday;
• An employment contract of 32-40 hours. We initially offer a fixed-term employment contract of one year with a one-month probation period;
• Salaries that are in line with the standard in the Dutch not for profit sector; the minimum gross salary for this role is 3.726 EUR per month and the maximum gross salary is 5.752 EUR per month, depending on relevant experience (based on a 40-hour, full-time, contract) (please note: the salary associated with this position does not allow us to sponsor individuals above the age of 30 who are not eligible for the reduced salary criterion. Please see the IND website for more information if needed);
• Staff receive a personal budget that is made up of 8% holiday allowance and 2,08% flexible budget, and receive 6 weeks of holiday per year (based on a 40-hour contract);
• We stimulate flexible working arrangements, the use of public transport and bike for work related travel. Employees receive an NS Business Card for 2nd class travel to and from work;
• We also have a hybrid working model, so staff can alternate working from home and from the office.

Information and procedure

If you are interested in this position, please apply by Monday November 4^th, 2024, by clicking on the apply (‘Solliciteer’ in Dutch) button at the top or bottom of this page.  

Please note that in order to work for WWF-NL, you need a valid work permit.

If you have any questions about the application process, you can contact Babette Vanlancker (Recruitment Coordinator) via bvanlancker@wwf.nl. Questions about this role can be directed to Tanja Seydlitz (CFO) via tseydlitz@wwf.nl.

We actively strive for our employees to reflect society and the international character of our organization. We therefore especially encourage candidates with backgrounds that are normally underrepresented to apply.

We consider the safety and protection of our colleagues as important. The successful candidate is therefore required to complete an integrity statement and supply a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag). We may also ask for references.

If you are an intermediary, please do not contact us. We will contact recruitment agencies ourselves if necessary.