Project Controller Flexpool

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can further develop yourself and gain the opportunity to work within different parts of Wageningen University & Research (WUR)? Do you enjoy variety and want to contribute to a wide range of research projects? Then the position of Senior Project Controller within our Flexpool might be perfect for you!

The Flexpool is a team within WUR that helps absorb peaks in workload, for example during maternity leave, sabbaticals, or when a vacancy has not yet been filled. From the Flexpool, you work for shorter periods (usually several months) within various departments and institutes across WUR. During each assignment, you become part of the local team and contribute to their projects.

As a project controller in the Flexpool, you work on diverse research projects within a large and socially relevant organization. You support teams in the financial management of (subsidized) projects and ensure that the progress and reliability of financial processes remain safeguarded. You also contribute ideas on how to structure and improve project control practices. The content of the work is similar to a regular project controller role, but you carry it out in different parts of the organization.

Thanks to the variety of assignments, you will:

• work on diverse projects across different departments;
• develop both professionally and personally;
• quickly build a broad network within WUR;

In this role, you are responsible for the financial management of research projects, from budgeting to final reporting. You act as the link between finance and research and work closely with project leaders and business controllers to maintain oversight of progress, risks, and accountability.

Your tasks include:

• financially guiding and coordinating (complex) projects and ensuring accurate and consistent financial documentation;
• acting as a point of contact for project leaders, business controllers, and external parties;
• identifying, interpreting, and discussing financial risks and initiating appropriate measures;
• handling periodic closings and ensuring reliable result determination;
• contributing to the balance file and annual accounts;
• ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, policies, and subsidy conditions.

• you have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., Business Economics, Accountancy, or similar);
• you have extensive experience in a comparable role;
• you are proficient in both Dutch and English;
• you have a customer- and service-oriented mindset;
• you are accurate, analytical, and possess strong communication skills;
• you are eager to learn, flexible, and able to switch easily between assignments.
• Speaking the Dutch language at al B1 level is necessary
  
  

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our
Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best
• possible work-life balance;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities
• available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between €3,482 and €4,929 for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 9). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes. You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific
position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU
immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a
visa as a “knowledge migrant”

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes
we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large
international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch
immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if
applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program
organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch
culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University &
Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to
support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can
assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank
account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax
exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific
position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU
immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year” in the Netherlands or a
visa as a “knowledge migrant

For more information about this position, please contact René van Hell, Flexpool Team Lead, at +31 6 41015720 or via email: rene.vanhell@wur.nl.

Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with , please contact Jeanine van ’t Veer (Recruitment WUR), tel. 0317 - 481707, or jeanine.vantveer-drost@wur.nl

Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

This vacancy is open until Monday, 23 February 2026.We’ll do our best to review applications as they come in and schedule an initial meeting if we see a potential match—so don’t wait to apply!

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

​The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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