IT Controller

The organisation

ERIKS is an international industrial service provider, a multi-product specialist that offers a wide range of high-quality mechanical engineering components and associated technical and logistics services. ERIKS currently has branches in 17 countries and has a strong position in Western Europe, the United States and a presence in South-east Asia. Worldwide 7,100 skilled employees serve customers in their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) or maintenance, repair and overhaul operations (MRO). If required, they can also integrate into their customers’ businesses to establish an even closer and more responsive working relationship. Their technical know-how is their major strength. Over the last 80 years, they have built up deep knowledge in the areas of: Sealing and Polymer, Engineered Plastics, Flow Control, Industrial and Hydraulic Hoses, Gaskets, Power Transmission, tools, Maintenance and Safety & Conveying Systems (North America and Netherlands only). They apply their skills, knowledge and expertise to make industrial companies work better, increasing their efficiency, while continuously challenging both to improve. This starts with the ERIKS Success Principles: Passion, Specialism and Innovation.

The position

Financial management is at the root of all major business decisions and the role of an IT Controller is crucial to the success of the ERIKS IT organisation and her infrastructure. It's an opportunity to have a wide variety of stakeholders, your project management skills will be challenged every day and being sharp-eyed is a key to success in this role. Is your heart beating faster when finance and IT are coming together? Apply for this position and find out if you are a match.

Tasks & responsibilities

As IT Controller you will provide financial control and guidance by supporting the ERIKS IT Infrastructure organisation so the Shared Services Organisation (SSO) can make sound business decisions. Clear budgetary planning and alignment with the internal organisation is essential for both the short and long term, and the organisation need to know the financial implications of any decision before proceeding. In addition, care must be taken to ensure that financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and regulations. In this position you should be able to stay connected with all stakeholders, internal and external, and give independent advice. You will report directly to the Global Director Infrastructure.

Main responsibilities:

• Advice and challenge leaders and managers on budgets, realisation, forecast and financial effectiveness and efficiency (compared to market prices)
• Set up and improve the financial management processes, both within the IT community, as well as in relation to other stakeholders
• Based on the principles of Show back and Chargeback set up and manage an integral overview
• Ensure accurate and complete transferral of cost from the Shared Service Centre Organisation to other entities
• Provide expertise when needed in the preparation of comprehensive business cases/projects or financial proposals
• Act as a business partner in the IT-related issues and financial processes, including outsourcing projects
• Analyse competitors and market trends and translate this to opportunities and risks
• Keep oversight on overall IT-related costs
• Develop financial management mechanisms and controls that minimise financial risk
• Prepare proposals for cost-reduction opportunities
• Provide control on suppliers, engage with the Vendor and Contract Manager and together adhere suppliers to the agreements.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in finance or economics related study
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (controlling and/ or financial systems)
• High numeracy and sound technical/ IT skills
• Solid experience in finance tooling (preferably known to ServiceNow - Financial Management) and with Excel and PowerPoint
• Focus on stakeholder management and very good communication skills
• Able to properly and fluent express in English, spoken and written
• Strong analytical skills and persuasiveness, with ability to have a helicopter overview and also strong insights in the relevant details
• Strong commercial and business awareness

The offer

ERIKS offers a professional, dedicated and enthusiastic team in an international and a dynamic environment. It's an ambitious environment, with a continuously strive to optimization and therefore specifically welcomes personal input and initiative. Next to this, they offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Bonus
• Profit sharing
• Pension scheme
• Growth and development opportunities (within the whole SHV group)
• Internal courses
• Personal training budget

Interested?

You can apply to this position  by using the link below.