Assistant Business Controller (ESA/ESTEC)

Octagon Professionals is looking for an Assistant Business Controller to support the Program Management Support Office in the directorate of Navigation at ESTEC, in Noordwijk. The role is pivotal for providing expert support to eight projects; Galileo, Egnos, HSNAV, NAVISP, LeoPNT, H2020 and Genesis. The Business control support service consists of administrative support to internal cost, financial analytics and manpower related tasks within the NAV Projects and Cost Center.

The service is based in ESTEC in Noordwijk, the NL and supports remotely the site of CST in Toulouse, France.


Please note, that the successful candidate will be employed by Octagon Professionals.


The tasks include the following:

• Support to Timesheets submission, approval and reporting;




• Support to travel reimbursement claims;




• Support the implementation of Purchase Orders or Contracts-related objects and Procure to Pay business control-related objects;




• Support to Service Level Agreements;




• Support to the workforce database management;




• Support to cost checking for IT equipment/Software;




• Support to internal cost monitoring;




• Support to internal audits and quality management system audit preparation;




• Support to preparation of documents for the closure of various programs;




• Act as a focal point related to user problems with ESA-p, ESA-star and EROS;




• Support to cost center missions;




• Support to Dashboards in Power BI, covering technical support, visualization and general user training.

Job Requirements/Competences:

• A minimum education - Bachelor's degree in business subjects. Professional certifications in the management domain are an asset;




• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience;




• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Software, Power BI and Business Objects;




• Demonstrated experience in the space sector is ana advantage;




• High capacity to interact and communicate with international teams, technical and business domains;




• Service delivery orientation;




• Effective time management;




• Highly proficient in communication in English (written and oral);




• Ability to act independently, as well as in a team;




• Forward thinking and proactive approach.

We offer:

• Attractive remuneration package.




• Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40h working week.




• Advice from our Learning & Development Specialist on most suitable training/courses.




• Extra budget and up to 5 extra days off for your professional development.




• Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.




• Yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and a swimming pool.




• Assistance with relocation in case you are moving to The Netherlands from abroad.

Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let's get in touch!


Octagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with 30 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi-national team provide flexible solutions customised to individual client needs.


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