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Join the prestigious European Space Agency as a Corporate Controller and experience dynamic international space industry.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Join the European Space Agency, a prestigious institution leading innovation and exploration in the space sector, based at the dynamic ESTEC facility in the Netherlands.
Role Summary
- Tasks include assessing and monitoring activities and strategizing resource plans.
- Responsible for analyzing and controlling the resources of a domain of activities.
- Will also lead an end-to-end controlling process within the agency.
Role Requirements
- Candidate must possess a master's degree in engineering, business administration, or a similar field.
- Expert knowledge of SAP-based ERP systems and Microsoft Offices are necessary.
- Should be familiar with relevant cost and financial regulatory framework.
- Experienced in resource planning, monitoring, and control processes, as well as project cost, schedule and risk management.
Application Process Details
- ESA is an equal opportunity employer.
- Applications are open to all qualified candidates.
- To apply or get more information, visit ESA's career page.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking two Corporate Controllers to join the Corporate Planning, Budget and Controlling Division of the Finance, Planning and Controlling Department, within the Directorate of Resources and Services. This position is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The role: As a Corporate Controller, you will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and controlling the resources of a domain(s) of activities and/or coordinating one or more end-to-end processes of the Corporate Business Planning and Control framework. Your tasks will include assessing in-year and multi-year resource plans, analyzing deviations from planning, determining corrective measures, analyzing the pace of implementation of programs, providing inputs for periodic reporting, and participating in relevant Programme Board meetings. You will also lead an end-to-end controlling process within the Agency by coordinating, consolidating, and preparing projections to support decision-making.
Job requirements: Candidates must possess a master's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline. You should have expert knowledge of SAP-based ERP systems, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI, and be familiar with the applicable cost and financial regulatory framework, including accounting standards and auditing. Experience in resource planning, monitoring, and control processes, as well as project cost, schedule, and risk management, is essential.
Benefits: ESA offers a dynamic and international working environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The position is initially for 4 years, extendable to indefinite.
Applications details: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. For more information or to apply, please visit ESA's career page.
