Van Ameyde Systems is an innovation pioneer in the field of digital transformation / Software as a Service (Saas) for insurance companies. They are currently transforming their business towards a direct charge model. Investing in productizing and marketing their existing software products and services as well as investing in product development for embedded Insurance, adding a whole new product and market category to their business. They have the ambition and a solid strategic roadmap to double in size over the next 3 years. A journey in which you will play a key role!

As the Business Controller you report to the Managing Director and will be the finance business partner for the MT (MD, Sales & Innovation Manager and two Business Line Leads) and the business. You work closely with Van Ameyde group controlling, your peers within the other segments and for the accounting & (group) reporting responsibilities you will be supported by the SSC and your two direct reports In the Netherlands and Portugal.

You will be responsible for translating the strategic plan to a solid budget, forecasting and reporting cycle. Together with the MT and the business you will determine the Financial, Operational and Commercial KPI's (e.g. productivity, billable hours, monthly recurring revenue, margin per client/ product/business line, customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value) that you will steer the business on and which you will embed in the management reporting. During the close you coordinate your colleagues and the SSC, reviewing the numbers and assisting them with and/or managing complex accounting issues (IFRS) when necessary. You make sure your colleague within the SSC reports the figures to the group for consolidation purposes, while you manage the management reporting for the Van Ameyde Systems MT, including your analysis and commentary. You will have an active contribution in the MT business reviews as well as be Involved in the meeting with the board to discuss Van Ameyde Systems performance.

You are a skilled and persuasive Business advisor, with an analytical mindset who loves to work in a fast-growing, international, and dynamic business. You know how to support (strategic) decision making and you are not afraid to speak your mind. In addition to having a solid financial background and strong communication skills, you have a “can do”-mentality and inquisitive attitude.

“Joining Van Ameyde Systems in such a transitional period, you can make a lot of impact and will really be in the midst of it all. The dynamic and adhoc nature requires strong prioritizing and stakeholder management. Therefore we are looking for somebody with an entrepreneurial mindset and “consulting capabilities”; a strong storyteller, able to relate to and understand business perspective and knows how to connect this with finance. Someone who can built strong relations and delivers on what they promise. Supplemented with a pragmatic, accessible attitude and a positive approach.”

• Master degree in Accounting or Finance 
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in (Business) Controlling, preferably within Professional Services or Software Industry 
• Excellent communication skills in English, Dutch would be a plus 
• Experience in Financial modelling, ABC Costing and/or Pricing 
• Strong accounting technical background (IFRS) is a plus 
• Analytical, eager to know what drives the figures and what the business impact is; 
• Grounded, approachable personality, critical yet constructive and positive approach 
• A robust, open discussion partner at all levels;

Van Ameyde is an internationally operating service provider for the insurance industry. On land, at sea or in the air – everything is taken care of. From the initial risk assessment and loss prevention to claim handling, appraisal and detailed processing. Until the claim is settled for all parties involved, in their home countries and currencies. Competent, multi-lingual experts – surveyors, lawyers, medical specialists and claim adjusters – provide first-class support in 46 branch offices in 28 countries, or alternatively are available as Interim Professionals.

Van Ameyde is part of RWTÜV, a German holding company for technology service providers. RWTÜV aims for long-term involvement and puts sustainable and positive development ahead of short-term profit. With the backing of RWTÜV, they are accelerating the rollout of their proven service brand formula and adding new solutions and subsidiaries to meet the developing requirements of their clients. Continuing to do whatever it takes to secure their clients story.

VA Systems - “Digital transformation to accelerate your business”

Today, Van Ameyde Systems is an innovation pioneer in the field of digital transformation / Software as a Service (Saas) for insurance companies. With over 100 colleagues In 4 locations In the Netherlands, Portugal and Estland, they service clients all over the globe both directly as well as through the other Van Ameyde companies. They have 3 Business Lines offering multiple products and services:

Insurance IT Products
Claim Handling Software 
Policy Administration Software
Embedded Insurance Software

Office IT, Infra & Support 
Digital workplaces 
Infrastructure & IT Security 
Systems Support

Technology Consulting 
Reporting & Data Analytics 
Implementation Services 
Hyper Automation: RPA, AI and Process Mining

Transforming the business towards a direct charge model, they are Investing In productizing and marketing their existing software products and services as well as Investing In product development for embedded Insurance, adding a whole new product and market category to their business. They have the ambition to double In size over the next 3 years, and have the strategic roadmap to get there.