Financial Controller

Do you thrive in an international scale-up environment and enjoy turning complexity into clarity Are you motivated by building strong financial foundations that truly help people work better and by contributing to a more sustainable future If so you might be our next Financial Controller!

GBM Works Story

While working as an intern for an offshore contractor building offshore wind farms a young engineer discovered that installation methods were far from sustainable. Despite the goal of clean energy marine life continued to suffer due to outdated and noisy installation techniques. Determined to change this he set out to design a better solution. This is how GBM Works was founded ten years ago with the ambition to fundamentally improve offshore foundation installation.

Today were advancing our Vibrojet tool for the next generation of XXL monopiles in offshore wind energy. Our patented technology enables silent installation reducing harm to marine life while addressing key industry challenges such as delays fatigue damage and scalability issues.

What Would You Do

In this role youll help build and strengthen the financial backbone of GBM Works ensuring control transparency and scalability as we move into our next growth phase.

Youll be responsible for structuring improving and safeguarding our financial administration reporting and internal control environment. Your mission is to translate strategy projects and operations into clear financial insights robust processes and reliable reporting.

Most importantly youll ensure Finance remains a proactive business partner - supporting decision-making managing risk and enabling sustainable growth rather than a purely administrative function.

Youll work closely with the CEO CTO Interim Head of Fundraising & M&A project leads supply chain and external stakeholders and play a key role in preparing the organisation for ISO 9001 certification and further professionalisation.

Your Role Will Include

Managing and further professionalising the financial administration with an external administrator (general ledger project administration AP/AR)
Preparing monthly quarterly and annual financial reports
Setting up and maintaining budgeting forecasting and cash flow management processes
Monitoring project performance costs and margins and providing clear variance analyses
Establishing and documenting financial processes and internal controls
Supporting Head of Fundraise / M&A throughout all phases of fundraising
Strengthening the internal control framework to lead ISO 9001 certification before year-end 2026
Ensuring compliance with subsidies grants and related reporting requirements
Supporting (subsidy) audits and acting as point of contact for external accountants
Improving financial system usage and data reliability
Supporting procurement and supply chain management from a financial control perspective
Monitoring inventory supplier contracts and cost control within the supply chain
Identifying financial risks and proactively proposing mitigation measures
Contributing to continuous improvement of processes efficiency and scalability

About You

5 years of relevant experience in Financial Control Audit or a similar role (experience in a start-up or scale-up is a strong plus)
A completed Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics or similar
Strong understanding of financial accounting project control and reporting
Experienced in process description and documentation
Strong affinity with internal control and quality systems (experience with ISO 9001 is a plus)
A process-driven mindset: you enjoy structuring optimising and safeguarding workflows
Knowledge of or affinity with supply chain management and procurement processes
Strong analytical skills and excellent Excel capabilities
Hands-on proactive and comfortable in a fast-changing scale-up environment
Able to work independently while collaborating closely with different teams
A get-things-done mentality: you focus on solutions and ownership
Clear communicator both written and verbal (English required Dutch is a big plus)

Were specifically looking for someone who is strong in process design and documentation who naturally thinks in terms of internal controls and who can help ensure we achieve ISO 9001 certification before the end of the year. A controller who is truly process-driven and understands the financial impact of supply chain management.

Workplace

This is a hybrid position and youll be expected to be at the office between two to three days a week. Our office is located at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA) in Amsterdam North just a 10-minute walk from Amsterdam Central offers excellent facilities including onsite parking a gym a restaurant and a high-quality coffee bar.

What Do We Offer

We believe great work happens when people have ownership trust and room to grow. At GBM Works youll get:

A role with real impact - youll continue shaping the financial foundation of a growing technology scale-up

An option for 32 or 40 hours contract
End-to-end ownership of financial control processes with freedom to improve and innovate
A front-row seat in a fast-growing scale-up within the offshore wind and energy transition sector
Collaboration with a highly motivated international team working on meaningful technology
Hybrid working offering flexibility and autonomy
A competitive experience-based salary
Laptop and mobile phone
25 paid holiday days
NS Business Card for commuting
Travel reimbursement for car and bicycle commuting plus a working-from-home allowance
A personal development plan with room to grow into broader finance or operational leadership
A modern workplace at ETCA Amsterdam surrounded by innovation and sustainability initiatives

Youll join a team of 22 professionals with diverse backgrounds united by curiosity ambition and a shared drive to make a real difference.

Application deadline - March 9th.