At DENS we build clean energy solutions for the future. Finance here is not the department that closes the books after the fact; it is where we work out whether our growth is actually healthy. Short lines to management, engineering and production — and numbers that are about real technology.
About DENS
DENS develops and delivers advanced mobile energy and battery solutions for demanding sectors — from construction and ports to critical infrastructure and inland shipping. We are a fast-growing company of around 170 people, founded as a TU/e spin-off and based in Helmond, the Netherlands. We design, engineer and build in house, which means our numbers are about real machines, real projects and real margins.
Get out of your chair
We are not looking for a controller who spends the day inside a spreadsheet. We are looking for someone who walks onto the shop floor to ask why a project came in over budget, sits down with engineering to understand a bill of materials, and checks with sales what was actually promised in a quote. Your analysis only reflects reality once you understand the subject matter.
AI is a tool here
Repetitive work does not belong in a controller’s week in 2026. You get the room — and the encouragement — to use AI and automation for reporting, data cleaning and analysis, so your time goes into interpretation and conversation instead of copy-paste. Whatever you automate can become the standard.
What will you do?
- Run the monthly close and management reporting — with the story behind the numbers, not just the numbers
- Build and monitor budgets, forecasts and cash-flow projections
- Analyse project results and cost prices, and find out where the variance against the calculation comes from
- Gather information from engineering, production, procurement and sales to test your analysis against reality
- Build and automate reports and dashboards, using AI and smart tooling wherever it helps
- Support the annual close, subsidy programmes and the auditor file
- Propose improvements to processes and systems as we scale up
Who are you?
- Bachelor’s or master’s in business economics, accountancy, finance & control or similar
- 2 to 5 years of experience in controlling, audit or finance — manufacturing or engineering is a plus
- Pragmatic: you go for the answer that is correct and usable, not for the perfect model
- Curious and not shy — you walk up to people until you understand how something works
- You enjoy working with AI and automation, and already experiment with it on your own
- Strong in Excel and ERP data, but you do not live there
- Fluent in both Dutch and English — good spoken command of both languages is a requirement
What we offer?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Direct influence: your reporting drives management decisions
- A growth path into a broader finance role as the company scales
- Room and budget to genuinely put AI and automation to work
- Engineering and production are a short walk away: you see where the money goes
Why DENS?
If you choose DENS, you choose a working environment where innovation, sustainability and teamwork are key. With us, you will not only work on the future of energy, but also on your own. At DENS, you get the space to develop, to be challenged and to make an impact with us that will make a difference.
Jump on board and get energy from your work!
At DENS, you’ll recharge yourself every day with challenging projects and a team bursting with energy. So, are you ready to recharge your career and make a real difference? Apply today!
Acquisition is not appreciated. DENS does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for this job posting. Resumes (in any form) sent to a DENS employee by employment agencies without a valid written request are considered the property of DENS for which no compensation is payable in any way.