Financial Policy Officer (m/f/x)

(16–20 hours per week)

The Position

The Watersnoodmuseum has grown significantly over the past year and is preparing to further develop itself in the coming years as the National Centre for Remembrance and Knowledge. To support this growth, it is essential to ensure sound financial accountability and the proper management of project and operational funding. The newly appointed Financial Policy Officer will play a key role in this process.

Your responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the preparation and analysis of the annual budget, and drafting budget revisions
• Identifying and reporting financial developments for monthly and quarterly reports
• Participating in the preparation and analysis of the annual financial statements
• Monitoring compliance with (administrative) processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information
• Preparing regular financial reviews and reporting irregularities or points of attention
• Advising the management team on financial matters
• Collaborating closely with colleagues from the financial and project administration teams
• Maintaining regular contact with our accounting office and auditor, and providing feedback to the director

Your profile:

• You hold a degree in business economics or financial administration at HBO level (or higher)
• You have at least 3 years of relevant experience in financial administration, controlling, or accountancy
• You feel at home in an informal working environment, are flexible, and can work independently and under deadlines
• You are familiar with current tax regulations and, preferably, have experience with government funding and project-based finance

We offer:

• A competitive salary and secondary benefits including a pension scheme
• A position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension
• Freelancers/contractors (ZZP’ers) are also encouraged to apply
• Your main workplace is at the Watersnoodmuseum, Weg van de Buitenlandse Pers 3-5 in Ouwerkerk, Zeeland. After your initial training, partial remote work is possible

Diversity

In addition to offering a wide range of programs and events, the Watersnoodmuseum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Interested?

Does this profile fit you and are you interested in applying?
Please send your CV and motivation letter with the subject “Vacancy Financial Policy Officer” by email only to directie@watersnoodmuseum.nl.
For more information about the role, feel free to email or call Siemco Louwerse, Director, at +31 (0)6 32278103.

About the Watersnoodmuseum

The Watersnoodmuseum in Ouwerkerk is housed in four Phoenix caissons that were used in 1953 to close the last and largest dike breach after the flood disaster of February 1st, 1953. Since 2001, these caissons have told the story of the flood.

Building on this history, the museum also focuses on the growing challenges of climate change, rising sea levels, and public awareness around these themes. It is a place of remembrance, learning, and future thinking. Since January 2016, the museum has been officially recognised as the National Knowledge and Remembrance Centre for the 1953 Flood, by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment.

In 2023, the Watersnoodmuseum welcomed over 137,000 visitors. Since 2019, the museum has also included the adjacent museum café and knowledge hub Het Vijfde Caisson as part of its organisation.

The Watersnoodmuseum is entering an important phase of development, working to secure its long-term future by expanding and professionalising both the museum and the knowledge centre. Much of the required funding is sourced from external partners and funds.