The Unit Manager Finance is responsible for leading the finance unit within the organization. He or she ensures the efficient and effective execution of financial processes and contributes to strategic decision-making. The manager is a connecting leader who inspires, coaches, and develops employees.

Tasks and responsibilities
As Unit Manager Finance, you’ll lead a dedicated financial team and foster a positive, results-oriented work environment. You’ll shape and implement financial strategies that align with the organization’s objectives, while ensuring accurate and timely reporting, annual accounts, and budgets. Acting as a strategic partner, you’ll collaborate closely with the management team and other departments to support sound decision-making.

You will also:
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.
• Coach and guide team members in their professional growth.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute actively to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• A completed higher professional (HBO) or university (WO) degree in Finance, such as Business Economics or Accountancy.
• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial role within the finance domain.
• Strong analytical abilities and strategic insight.
• Experience with change management and team development.
• A proactive, results-oriented and hands-on attitude.
• Excellent command of both English and Dutch, spoken and written.
• The intention and commitment to fulfil this role for a minimum of 3 to 5 years.

Required Skills and competencies:
• Empathic and connecting leadership with a coaching and inspiring approach.
• Integrity and reliability in decision-making and execution.
• Decisive and resilient under pressure.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
• A true team player with an eye for individual needs.
• Ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement.

Please note that the salary is in dollars and not in Euro's: A competitive salary in job salary Scale 12 gross monthly between $5,500.99 – $6,884.96 (36-hour workweek).
Working hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week.

An assessment, case, and/or reference check may be part of the procedure.
The selected candidate must provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and undergo medical evaluation for inclusion in the pension fund.
The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:
• Residents from or currently living on Sint Eustatius
• Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands
• All other candidates 
A preference will be given to candidates who are locally based.

Employment conditions
The selected candidate may receive: 
• Temporary employment for a trial period of one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.