Do you want to become part of a supportive and fun team in a highly collaborative environment Would you also like to work closely with different teams to realise a network of more than a thousand beautiful fast-charging stations across Europe If you are looking for a challenging fun and informal working environment then keep reading because we are expanding our Business Control team!
You will join a fast-growing B Corp where your work directly contributes to combating climate change At Fastned youll help accelerate the transition to electric mobility. With over 400 colleagues (from 45 nationalities) across ten countries we are working together to make it easy for electric drivers to charge with 100% renewable energy from the sun and wind fast and hassle-free. We were recently voted the best charging network in the UK France Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Your role
As an experienced Business Controller your main responsibility is to work as a business partner in tandem with others in the Business Control team to track and support business performance growth and to provide the board with reliable financial this role you will work with business managers and the finance team and report to the Group Controller. Based at Fastneds headquarters in Amsterdam you will have regular exposure to directors and supervisory board members.
In concrete terms this means you
Contributing to Fastned quarterly and annual external financial reports - which are prepared on an IFRS basis. (Fastned is a listed company on the Amsterdam Euronext stock exchange)
Tracking actual spend across Europe compared with opex and capex budgets and agreeing updated estimates with business managers
Analyzing business performance (KPIs dashboards) highlighting trends and providing management with monthly commentaries and financial reports
Preparing sound financial models and scenario analyses
Identify and make proposals to improve business financial performance and achieve strategic growth objectives
Reviewing the slide deck and providing performance commentary for Audit committee meetings
Understanding mapping and improving on business processes so that they are scalable for future growth
Contributing to projects on a wide range of financial-related topics eg. tax treasury and systems.
Who we are looking for
In order to be successful in this role you will need to quickly acquire insight in business processes and use your financial expertise to provide high-quality advice to managers. You need to enjoy communicating with colleagues from different backgrounds areas of expertise and culture and feel comfortable in a fast-growing organisation.
You are a financial professional with a Masters degree in Finance Business Economics Accounting and control or equivalent;
You have 3 or more years work experience in a similar role
You are inquisitive keen to learn and have a hands-on attitude
You are a master tool-maker able to develop tools from scratch based on existing systems
You have great analytical skills understand information flows and are capable of working with our Data team to structure processes to achieve the desired output
You are quick to identify risks and opportunities and support strategic decision making
You have strong communication skills and are fluent in English. Any additional European languages a plus.
You are a team player enjoy working in an international environment can think on your own feet and are comfortable taking initiative and responsibility
You have a genuine interest in the energy transition and Fastneds mission.
Join us in building a better world
We work hard to change the world but we dont forget to recognise & celebrate our successes big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place.
Our benefits include:
Stock option plan - we believe in shared value creation
Attractive Pension plan (fully covered by Fastned)
A training and development budget of 3000 per year per employee because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities
29 holidays. Additionally we give you 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastneds mission or to support a cause that is important to you
You get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered)
Daily lunches snacks & drinks are provided at our office locations
Next to fun events year-round we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees
Other perks include flexible working hours full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice
Going the extra mile for parents: We provide you with personalised coaching support before during and after parental leave. Facilitated by Foundree
Understanding womans health is beneficial for all of us fostering empathy improving communication creating a more inclusive workplace. Thats why we teamed up with Flouria providing you with quick access to a broad range of womens health professionals
Interested Apply today!
We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why youre excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speeding up the energy transition.
The recruitment process consists of these stages below:
A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture
Interview with the hiring manager and key team member
In-person assignment presentation and interview in our Amsterdam office with our CFO and team member.
We are looking forward to your application!
If you have questions or need further information regarding your application please contact our recruitment team via recruitment(at)
Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds gender identities sexual orientations religions neurodiversity disabilities parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.
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