Financial Controller

based in the Netherlands at our Zwijndrecht office. (Mercury Yacht Construction)

Welcome to Oceanco!

Oceanco specialises in building large custom yachts up to 140 meters in length. Offering a highly personalised service to clients, Oceanco applies innovative design and technology to create one-of-a-kind bespoke yachts that respect the vision of both the Owner and the designer.

We are a project-oriented management company outsourcing the main yacht building packages to our strategic co-makers. It is with pride and passion that we guide our clients through the journey to build his/her perfect yacht. Our desire to offer our Owners the perfect yacht goes hand-in-hand with a significant responsibility to reduce its impact. We are innovative and unique in what we do and how we do it because we challenge ourselves to do better each time.

We believe in teamwork. Together we create an environment in which employees work together every day from conception to completion of our yachts. We learn from each other and maximise our collective and personal potential.

It does not matter which position you hold or which team you are part of, we will encourage you to spread your wings and grow in your ambitions.

To enhance our growth, we are looking for proud, passionate, committed people to create and complete our inspiring teams!

Join Our Team as a Financial Controller at Mercury Yacht Construction an Oceanco company.

What will be your challenge?

Are you ready to take your financial expertise to the next level? At Mercury Yacht Construction, located in Zwijndrecht, we’re seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to play a pivotal role in our financial operations. In this critical position, you will be the driving force behind our financial performance and reporting, working closely with our Managing Director and the Finance & Control team at Oceanco Alblasserdam.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Financial Performance: Review, control, analyse, and evaluate financial data while discussing variances with the Managing Director. You will oversee invoicing, payment conditions, and the fulfilment of contracts, ensuring accurate processing of client change orders.
• Reliable Reporting: Serve as the primary contact for both internal stakeholders (finance & control, board) and external parties (auditors, tax authorities) regarding all finance-related inquiries. Your expertise will ensure we provide reliable, correct, and complete financial information.
• Monthly Reporting: Prepare and review comprehensive monthly reports, including actual and forecasted revenues, costs, and margins. Conduct detailed analyses of actual, committed, and forecasted costs against budget while maintaining an overview of financial projections.
• Process Improvement: Analyse financial processes and develop proposals to enhance efficiency through instruction, standardization, and the use of financial tools. Collaborate with the Managing Director and Director Finance & Control to implement approved initiatives.
• Year-End Closing: Take charge of the year-end closing process for Mercury Yacht Construction, ensuring seamless alignment of financial data with our Finance & Control team.

What do we ask for?

• Higher Vocational Education, BSc Finance & Control
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• You recognise yourself in the following competences; Analytical ability, Communication, Exactitude, Organisation engagement, Passionate and proud team player.
• You oversee the big picture and have a comprehensive view of the entire process
• You are pro-active and problem-solving in your approach
• A good command of written and spoken English

What do we offer?

• A challenging full-time function within an unique, international and leading-edge yacht building company
• An inspiring environment with great possibilities for personal development and education
• Competitive primary and excellent secondary employment conditions
• CAO Metalektro
• Active staff association that organises fun trips, social get-togethers with colleagues, sports events, and other festivities

How to apply?

Are you curious? Are you the new colleague we are looking for? If you recognise yourself in this profile, please apply here.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

at +31 (0) 630697269, Mr Laurens Karstens.

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy and/or responses from recruitment agencies are not appreciated.