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Career at WUR About Us Plenty of variety and challenges Pleasant working atmosphere Time for personal development Proper work-life balance Internationally leading Your job Would you like to work as a Project Controller on the greenest campus in the Netherlands and contribute to some of today’s most pressing societal challenges? Are you financially savvy, analytical, and detail-oriented? Are you looking for a challenging role that offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth? Then read on and apply! The Wageningen Environmental Sciences Group (ESG) is looking for a Project Controller to strengthen its Finance & Control (F&C) team. As a Project Controller, you will become part of an enthusiastic Finance & Control department of approximately 40 FTE. The team offers an open, driven, and collaborative working environment. In addition to the Project Control team, the department also includes Financial Administration, Business Control, and Chair Group Administration teams. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues on a wide range of project control topics and help safeguard processes to minimize financial and operational risks. Your responsibilities As a Project Controller, You Will Be responsible for the financial management of a diverse portfolio of research projects; Be involved in all phases of the project lifecycle, from proposal and acquisition through to financial closure; Act as the financial point of contact for project leaders, providing both solicited and unsolicited advice; Be responsible for project result determination and reporting for monthly and annual financial reporting purposes, including internal monitoring and external reporting such as the annual accounts; Contribute to identifying, monitoring, and managing project risks and support the implementation of internal control measures. You will work independently with a high level of responsibility while collaborating closely with your Finance & Control colleagues. As a Project Controller at ESG, you will have the opportunity to further develop your expertise while making a meaningful contribution to research and innovation addressing some of society’s most important challenges Your qualities We Ask Of You You are someone who has: A higher professional education (HBO) degree, preferably in Business Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Demonstrable affinity with finance and a solid understanding of basic financial administration and accounting processes; Strong analytical skills and a structured, accurate approach to work, with a focus on delivering high-quality results; Excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively bridge the gap between project leaders and the Finance & Control team; The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. In addition, you recognize the following qualities in yourself: you take initiative, act with integrity, have a customer-focused mindset, and are continuously looking for opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise. Speaking Dutch is mandatory for this position. A level of Dutch B2 is sufficient. In our international working environment, communication is increasingly taking place in English. For this position, the required language level is B1. If you do not yet meet this level, we will of course support you—our language centre, Wageningen in’to Language, is available to help you. Do you lack directly relevant work experience but recognise yourself in these qualities? Then we warmly invite you to apply anyway. WUR offers plenty of onboarding opportunities for starters and those transferring or entering from other fields. You can find more Finance vacancies on the Working in Finance at WUR website. We offer Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include: working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance; sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave; there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee; a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%; excellent pension scheme. In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3.640,- and €5.132,- for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the Wageningen Research CLA (scale 9). We'll initially offer you a one-year contract, which can be extended based on satisfactory performance, if possible within the (business-economic) organizational circumstances. Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes. Coming from abroad WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year ” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant ”. Important information For more information about the position, please contact Wilma van der Straten via e-mail; [email protected]. Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with , please contact Jeanine van 't Veer via [email protected]. Ready to apply? Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered. This vacancy is open until 16 November 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 26 October 2026. Applications are reviewed regularly. Therefore, the position may be filled before the stated closing date. Welcome, safe, and valued Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization. We are The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines. Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus! We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. Locations Wageningen Professional field Finance Educational level Bachelors degree Apply before 17-11-2026 Salary range €3640 - €5132 Hours 32 - 36

Core Responsibilities

Manage the finances of a portfolio of research projects throughout their lifecycle, from proposal and acquisition to financial closure. Advise project leaders, prepare project results and financial reports, and help identify risks and implement internal controls.

Requirements

A higher professional education degree, preferably in business economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field, is preferred, along with an affinity for finance and a basic understanding of financial administration and accounting. Candidates should be analytical, accurate, communicative, able to work independently and collaboratively, and have Dutch proficiency at B2 and English proficiency at B1.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours
• Sabbatical Leave
• Study Leave
• Partially Paid Parental Leave
• Campus Sports Facilities
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities