ABOUT US

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage project finances: Track budgets, generate reports, and monitor performance against plans.
• Support budget development and forecasting: Collaborate with teams to create budgets, gather data, and identify financial risks.
• Implement cost control and variance analysis: Apply cost measures and explain deviations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit readiness: Organize documentation and prepare for reviews.

• Process invoices and ensure contractual compliance: Verify expenses and adherence to agreements.Liaise with stakeholders and provide financial insights: Communicate financial information and identify risks.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A Secondary Vocational Education in Finance or Business Administration, or a related field, providing a solid foundation in financial principles and practices.
• Proven experience in a financial administration role, ideally within a project-oriented environment, demonstrating your understanding of project financial workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in managing financial data and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify and address potential financial challenges.
• A good command of the Dutch and English language (written and verbal) is essential for effective communication within our international organization.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

THE ROLE

As a Project Administrator at Damen Naval, you will play a crucial role in supporting the effective financial management and control of our prestigious naval shipbuilding projects . Working closely with (Senior) Project Controllers, Financial Control, Business Control, and other key stakeholders, you will be instrumental in ensuring the financial integrity and success of our complex undertakings.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage project finances: Track budgets, generate reports, and monitor performance against plans.
• Support budget development and forecasting: Collaborate with teams to create budgets, gather data, and identify financial risks.
• Implement cost control and variance analysis: Apply cost measures and explain deviations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and audit readiness: Organize documentation and prepare for reviews.
• Process invoices and ensure contractual compliance: Verify expenses and adherence to agreements.Liaise with stakeholders and provide financial insights: Communicate financial information and identify risks