Career at WUR
About Us
Do you have a passion for finance and want to contribute to a more sustainable future? Then this challenging position as a Business Controller at the Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG) of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) could be the perfect opportunity for you!
At AFSG, you will be the financial expert and trusted advisor for several groups within Agrotechnology and Food Sciences. Do you enjoy contributing to financial challenges and thinking proactively about solutions? Are you looking for a friendly and informal team to be part of? Then we would love to hear from you!
Your tasks and responsibilities
As a Business Controller, Your Responsibilities Will Include
Our Finance & Control department is a professional business partner to AFSG and is committed to quality, integrity, and excellent service. We do this by providing accurate, reliable, and integrated financial information and advice. In this way, we actively contribute to excellent research and effective business operations.
Where you will work
The Finance & Control department of the Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group consists of more than 20 finance professionals and is organised into three teams: Business Control, Project Control, and Sales & Acquisition Control.
You will work closely with Business Controllers, Project Controllers, and a Financial Controller. Together, you share responsibility for the financial management and internal processes of our institute while actively contributing to developments across Wageningen University & Research.
Your qualities
You Bring
In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about English language level C1 and Dutch language level C1.
We offer
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
We actively encourage development and mobility within our organisation. In our recruitment and selection policy, you can read which conditions apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions about this, we are happy to help you.
We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
Coming from abroad
Coming from abroad
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.
Important information
For more information about the position, please contact Ronald Bongers Manager Finance & Control, tel. 06 – 43844083, e-mail: ronald.bongers@wur.nl
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jeanine van 't Veer via 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.
You can apply up to and including 12 October 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 20 September 2026.
We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than indicated.
Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure
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.
We are
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.
Locations
Wageningen
Professional field
Finance
Educational level
Bachelors degree +, Masters degree, Bachelors degree
Apply before
13-10-2026
Salary range
€3554 - €6471
Hours
36 - 36
About Us
- Plenty of variety and challenges
- Pleasant working atmosphere
- Time for personal development
- Proper work-life balance
- Internationally leading
Do you have a passion for finance and want to contribute to a more sustainable future? Then this challenging position as a Business Controller at the Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG) of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) could be the perfect opportunity for you!
At AFSG, you will be the financial expert and trusted advisor for several groups within Agrotechnology and Food Sciences. Do you enjoy contributing to financial challenges and thinking proactively about solutions? Are you looking for a friendly and informal team to be part of? Then we would love to hear from you!
Your tasks and responsibilities
As a Business Controller, Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Acting as the point of contact within the Finance & Control department for controlling activities such as budgeting, forecasting, multi-year financial planning, liquidity planning, and financial reporting to the various groups;
- Serving as a trusted financial advisor to several groups and actively contributing to financial decision-making;
- Analysing financial and project-related risks, supporting improvement initiatives, and providing recommendations;
- Assessing investments and major grant applications;
- Contributing to cost price calculations for rate setting and external audits;
- Advising management on strategic and long-term policy and decision-making.
- Actively collaborate with your direct colleagues and contribute to the exchange of professional knowledge and the continued development of team spirit;
- Contribute to the further professionalisation of the Finance & Control department within an organisation that makes a significant contribution to important societal challenges.
Our Finance & Control department is a professional business partner to AFSG and is committed to quality, integrity, and excellent service. We do this by providing accurate, reliable, and integrated financial information and advice. In this way, we actively contribute to excellent research and effective business operations.
Where you will work
The Finance & Control department of the Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group consists of more than 20 finance professionals and is organised into three teams: Business Control, Project Control, and Sales & Acquisition Control.
You will work closely with Business Controllers, Project Controllers, and a Financial Controller. Together, you share responsibility for the financial management and internal processes of our institute while actively contributing to developments across Wageningen University & Research.
Your qualities
You Bring
- A higher professional education (HBO+) or university level of working and thinking, with a background in finance, economics, or a related field;
- Extensive experience in Business Control within a large, complex, and project-driven organisation;
- A customer-focused and hands-on approach, combined with strong communication skills;
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to connect people and perspectives;
- A results-oriented, solution-focused, creative, proactive, and initiative-taking attitude;
- Experience with Power BI is a strong advantage.
- Fluent proficiency in Dutch, both spoken and written.
In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about English language level C1 and Dutch language level C1.
We offer
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.
We actively encourage development and mobility within our organisation. In our recruitment and selection policy, you can read which conditions apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions about this, we are happy to help you.
We encourage development and internal mobility within our organisation. Our recruitment and selection policy sets out the conditions that apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
Coming from abroad
Coming from abroad
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.
Important information
For more information about the position, please contact Ronald Bongers Manager Finance & Control, tel. 06 – 43844083, e-mail: ronald.bongers@wur.nl
Questions about the procedure? Get in touch with Jeanine van 't Veer via 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.
You can apply up to and including 12 October 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before 20 September 2026.
We review applications on a rolling basis, including before the closing date. As a result, the vacancy may close earlier than indicated.
Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure
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.
We are
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.
Locations
Wageningen
Professional field
Finance
Educational level
Bachelors degree +, Masters degree, Bachelors degree
Apply before
13-10-2026
Salary range
€3554 - €6471
Hours
36 - 36