Senior Business Controller

As a Senior Business Controller (Senior Finance Business Partner), you report directly to the Finance Director Netherlands and work intensively with the directors of various business units. You are not only responsible for the numbers, but especially for the story behind them. You translate data into insights, insights into actions, and actions into results. You operate at the intersection of finance, business, and strategy and play a clear role in the further professionalization of our organization.

This role is ideal for a controller who wants to grow into a true business partner role. You will be given the space to exert influence, challenge stakeholders, and contribute visibly to the direction of the organization.

WSP is in a growth phase: therefore, you will not only manage existing structures but also actively help build the future. The role grows along with the new setup of our finance team; as such, you may eventually lead a small team of project controllers.

You are an experienced strategic advisor to management and support decision-making with sharp financial analyses. You analyze performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and actively drive result optimization;

Additionally, you are responsible for management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting;

Contribute to the further professionalization of financial processes and data quality;

You work closely with various disciplines and business units on high-impact projects;

You will participate in the transition to Oracle: In early 2027, WSP Netherlands will go live with this new ERP system as part of a global rollout in which most WSP regions are already live. This brings changes in processes, reporting, and the way we work together. You will adapt your way of working accordingly, leverage the new possibilities for better management information, and bring the business along in this change.

In short: a dynamic role in which there are many opportunities to be successful.

• Extensive experience as a Business Controller or Project Controller;

• Experience in a project-based organization in construction, infra, technology, or an engineering firm is a requirement;

• An academic level of thinking; you are analytically strong and, above all, communicative and persuasive;

• You understand the business, know how to bring stakeholders along with your insights, and translate financial data into concrete business decisions;

• You feel at home in a project-based, dynamic environment and derive energy from collaborating with different disciplines;

• Experience with Power BI and with an ERP package such as Oracle, SAP, IFS, or MS Dynamics is a strong plus;

• Due to the international character of WSP, good command of English is desired. On the work floor, you will speak Dutch with your colleagues.

With 85,000 employees worldwide, WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services companies. In the Netherlands, approximately 700 colleagues work on engaging projects within the sectors of Earth & Environment, Rail, Property & Buildings, Power & Energy, Transport & Infrastructure, and Water.

For your next career step, it is essential to work for an organization that aligns with your values and goals: a place where you feel at home. That is what WSP offers you:

Salary - a competitive salary, matching your experience, plus 8% holiday allowance;

Profit sharing - a profit sharing bonus (max. 5% of the annual salary);

Leave - a choice of 26, 30, 34, or 38 leave days, with the possibility to exchange Christian holidays for holidays that suit your religion or culture;

Pension - a good pension scheme and supplementary (non-contributory) insurance;

Mobility - an NS Business Card or a travel allowance for commuting;

Hybrid working - the flexibility to work hybrid, whereby presence at our office in Nieuwegein 2 to 3 days a week is desired, including a home office allowance;

Facilities - a company laptop and mobile phone;

Development - space to grow, with an organization that invests in your education and development;

International network - access to a worldwide network of experts and finance colleagues in more than 50 countries.

Hesitating to apply? Just do it! We are proud of promoting diversity, equal opportunities, and professional integration within our teams, and we are convinced that our differences and an inclusive work environment contribute to our development. All applications will be carefully considered.

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