Global Head of Finance - Fleet Services

Job Description

Fugro is seeking an experienced Global Head of Finance to lead the financial strategy and performance of our Fleet Services organization. Based at our headquarters in Nootdorp, you will oversee financial governance, operational finance, and long‑term value creation across our global fleet operations.

In this leadership role, you will hold full financial accountability for all Fleet Services entities and for the services delivered to Fugro’s global business units. You will drive financial performance, reinforce internal controls, and elevate transparency across a complex, asset‑intensive, and project‑driven operational landscape. Effective stakeholder management is essential: you build alignment across regions and ensure that improvements are embedded and sustained throughout the organization.

Reporting directly to the Global Director Fleet Services, you will be a key contributor to the strategic direction and operational excellence of the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold end‑to‑end responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the financial internal control framework for all Fleet Services processes and flows.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting, and lead the analysis of global fleet financial performance, cost trends, asset utilization, and process efficiency.

• Monitor and manage financial reporting quality, including the Finance Error Report, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Oversee the Budget Creation Cycle Time, ensuring an efficient and well‑coordinated budgeting process.

You are a strategic thinker who can shape a compelling financial vision, influence senior stakeholders, and build strong followership across diverse teams. You elevate people and performance by developing talent, embedding leadership growth, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and you are certified by a professional body (e.g., Chartered/Certified Accountant/Controller);

• 10+ years of international finance leadership experience within maritime, shipping, or other asset‑intensive industries;

• Proven change‑management capabilities;

• Strong knowledge of the IFS system and advanced analytics.

What Fugro offers

• Based on your relevant experience, the salary ranges from €8.800 to €10.400. This amount is part of our salary range, with opportunities for growth within the role;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days; 

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies; 

• A Company car;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

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Are you interested?

For further information, please contact Dominique Wesenbeek, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 - 38599556.

After you have applied 

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.  

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;  

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round. 

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.