EWT is a Dutch headquartered designer, manufacturer and constructor of high performance 250kW-1MW wind turbines. EWT operates at the heart of the global energy transition towards lower carbon and more sustainable forms of power generation, helping individuals, businesses and communities of all sizes to become distributed energy champions.
Our award-winning sub-MW wind turbines have been unlocking DER (Distributed Energy Resources) and repowering existing sites for customers on three continents for over fifteen years. Since 2004, EWT has been supplying the most economical and reliable direct drive wind turbines for decentralized energy generation. Over the years, we have continuously improved our products to lower our customers cost of energy. Today, with over 600 turbines installed across North America, Europe and Asia, EWT has a top notch reputation and is the industry benchmark when it comes to availability and performance in the decentralized wind sector. EWT increasingly designs and delivers energy solutions integrating wind with PV and battery technologies.
Due to our ambitious international expansion strategy and the globally accelerating energy transition we have several excellent career opportunities for professionals whose sense of commitment, motivation and innovation, as well as technical excellence, equals our own. We strongly believe that our success in the world market for wind energy is powered by the talent and motivation of our most valued employees.
We are currently looking for a Business Controller (32/40 hours), a new position in our international finance team based in Amersfoort.
What will you do?
The finance function of EWT’s activities in North America and North Europe is managed out of our HQ in Amersfoort. The finance function in South Europe and Asia is locally organised, with local finance teams in these regions. The Business Controller is part of the team in Amersfoort and reports directly to the Group Controller of EWT.
As Business Controller you will play an important role in the monthly management reporting, financial analyses, project control activities and the budgeting/reforecasting processes. Your role is pivotal in understanding our business in all our regions. In addition you will be involved in projects, which may vary from supporting strategy and business development, M&A transactions or other special projects.
As this is a new position you have the opportunity to be involved in further defining the role in practice.
Your main focus will be on:
- Monthly analysis of the group’s results
- Preparation of the annual budget and ad-hoc business cases
- Preparation of the monthly management report
- Project control (including periodic reviews and margin analysis versus project budget)
- Develop management reports and BI tooling
What do you bring?
- Relevant MSc degree
- At least 3 years’ experience in a business control role
- Strong analytical skillset
- Team player
- Living and working in the Netherlands, preferably close to Amersfoort
- Dutch & English speaking
- Good communicator, planner and organiser
What do we offer you?
– A good package including benefits
– Development & growth
– Fun & success
– Freedom & responsibility
– An international & innovative environment
– A key role in a transformative industry
– A great team to work in
We are looking for people who are flexible and creative, have a problem-solving attitude, show initiative and are team players in an international setting. Occasional travel to our foreign offices might form part of this position.
If you feel you are up for the challenge, look forward to the responsibility and have a matching profile, please send your motivation letter and cv to s.vandeningh@ewtdirectwind.com
* we do not appreciate acquisition from recruitment agencies on this role*