Financial Controller

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Aegon Asset Management (AAM)

AAM is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four business units: AAM Continental Europe, AAM UK, AAM US and AAM Real Assets. Each Business Unit has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

The Finance function within AAM is aligned with the four local business units, in close cooperation with a central finance function. The finance functions consist of two sub functions: Financial Reporting & Control and Financial Planning and Management Information. Together we are 34 employees who work in 4 different locations: Schiphol, Groningen, Edinburgh and Cedar Rapids (US). The place of employment for this role is in the Netherlands, either at the World Trade Center at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport or in Groningen.

Financial Reporting & Control consists of separate teams per Business Unit and are focused on the administration and reporting of AAM’s legal entities. The Financial Planning & Management Information function is focused on financial business partnering and providing management information (Actuals and Forecast/Budget) of the Business Units to the local Management teams and the Global Finance team.

Aegon Investment Management B.V.

The Dutch management of investment funds and individual portfolio management and investment advice is positioned in Aegon Investment Management B.V. (AIM). AIM, as part of Aegon Asset Management, is an active, engaged, and responsible investor in The Netherlands. We consider investing responsibly a part of our investment philosophy and process as we believe responsible investment (RI) practices are critical to securing long-term value for our clients. AIM manages and advises on EUR 120 bn AUM and is regulated by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM).

As Financial Controller you will have a significant functional presence and an important role. You have a strong operational profile and a hands-on mentality.

You have day to day contact with the business, colleagues on multiple locations, suppliers and customers. You are an enthusiastic team player with ambition and will be part of finance projects to implement process optimizations and automation.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Running and oversight of the day-to-day administration of AIM B.V. and related AAM entities and be involved in the monthly/quarterly closing process of those entities.
• Be involved in the preparation of the internal reporting of financial information to the AAM Global Finance team and the AIM B.V. Management Board.
• Be involved in the preparation of the external reporting to stakeholders: (semi-) annual financial statements and regulatory reporting to the Dutch Central Bank (DNB).
• Management supporter within the accounts payable process. The role will be the internal point of contact for the business regarding invoices and the external point of contact for the invoice processing department of Aegon Group and our suppliers.
• Responsible for the accounts receivable and invoicing of clients for AIM B.V.’s 2 NL based locations and accompanying payment process. The role will be the point of contact for the Account Management department and our clients.
• Provide financial support to, challenge and interact with the business.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor (or Master) degree in business administration, accounting, finance or other relevant studies with 3-5 years of relevant working experience.
• Strong operational profile: willing and able to get involved in the businesses
• Proven analytical and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic team player with ambition, outgoing personality and a critical attitude.
• Good in Dutch and English both written and verbally.
• And of course, you are professional and conscientious with a good sense of humor.
• Last but not least you have a can-do attitude, and you will go the extra mile if needed.
• Good sense of humor

Team

This role is within the AIM B.V.’s Financial Reporting & Control department, which is responsible for the general ledger, accounts receivable & payable, monthly closing and all internal and external reporting. The financial control over the reporting includes oversight over the day-to-day administration of AIM B.V. and related AAM entities in the Netherlands. The Financial Reporting & Control team consists of 5 people. The team reports to the Head of AIM B.V.’s Financial Reporting & Control team while the department resorts under the AAM Continental Europe Head of Finance.

What will you be getting?

• Compensation level depends upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR;
• Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development.
• A good pension scheme.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via people@aegon.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.