Freelance Business Strategy & Performance Manager (ZZP)

ullipThe ideal candidate should preferably have experience in further developing AI strategy; a mid-to-senior level background is appropriate. They need to be a true connector who takes a proactive approach and possesses extensive FPA experience. /p /lilipFluency in English is essential; Dutch is not required, though the candidate must already reside in the Netherlands. /p /lilipThe role involves a roughly 50/50 split between remote and on-site work. /p /lilipMotivation letter is required /p /li /ulbr /br /pThe Business Strategy Performance Manager contributes to VTTI’s global Business Performance and FPA function by translating financial and strategic analysis into actionable recommendations. /pbr /pThe role supports planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting, strategy development and decision support for senior stakeholders. /pbr /pPart of the Finance Generalist job family, the role provides Business Performance capability alongside the VP Business Performance Management and analyst roles. /pbr /br /pstrongBusiness partner: /strong /pbr /p• Advises senior stakeholders on business performance, strategy implementation and financial implications of key decisions. /pp• Challenges assumptions and supports informed decision-making through commercial analysis and structured recommendations. /pbr /br /pstrongPlanning and control: /strong /pbr /p• Leads or coordinates budgeting, rolling forecasts and long-range planning activities across relevant business units and regions. /pp• Improves planning methodologies, assumptions and forecast quality in line with changing business priorities. /pbr /br /pstrongReporting: /strong /pbr /p• Supports scorecard development and tracking, including STIP, LTIP and other annual performance scorecards. /pp• Prepares performance reporting and insights for senior leadership and governance forums. /pbr /br /pstrongFinancial standards: /strong /pbr /p• Contributes to consistent planning, performance management and reporting standards across Business Performance activities. /pp• Ensures analysis and recommendations are based on robust data, documented assumptions and agreed methodologies /pbr /br /pstrongAnalysis: /strong /pbr /p• Performs scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis and financial analysis to support investment, commercial and procurement decisions. /pp• Evaluates performance against strategic objectives and identifies opportunities for revenue growth, productivity improvement and cost optimization. /pbr /br /pstrongProjects: /strong /pbr /p• Develops strategic plans and roadmaps together with senior leadership and tracks delivery against VTTI’s strategic plans. /pp• Leads or executes ad-hoc strategic projects within agreed scope and quality. /pbr /br /pstrongKnowledge development: /strong /pbr /p• Builds and applies knowledge of FPA, strategy development and performance management practices. /pp• Shares analytical methods and business performance insights with Finance colleagues and analysts. /pbr /br /pstrongOptimization responsibilities: /strong /pbr /p• Improves planning, performance management and strategy tracking processes through enhanced methodologies, data use, automation and AI-enabled ways of working where relevant. /pp• Contributes to process and concept development across Finance and business functions by translating strategic and performance analysis into practical improvements. /pbr /br /pstrongStakeholder management: /strong /pbr /p• Interdepartmental: Works with finance leaders, senior leadership and business stakeholders to align performance insights, planning assumptions and strategic recommendations. /pp• Intradepartmental: Works with the VP Business Performance Management and analysts to coordinate planning cycles, scorecard tracking and analysis. /pbr /br /pstrongPERFORMANCE INDICATORS: /strong /pbr /p• Timely delivery of budgeting and forecasting cycles. /pp• Quality of business performance insights. /pp• Executive stakeholder satisfaction. /pbr /br /pstrongREQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE: /strong /pbr /p• 5–10 years of experience in Financial Planning Analysis, Strategy Consulting or Investment Banking within a complex global organisation. /pp• Masters degree /pullipExperience developing strategic plans, preferably with a strategy consulting background. /p /li /ulp• Strong commercial acumen and strategic finance experience. /pp• Proven experience supporting enterprise budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning. /pp• Extensive financial modelling and business case development experience. /pp• Strong executive communication and presentation skills. /pp• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders. /pp• Ability to identify savings opportunities. /pp• Advanced analytical and financial systems capability /pbr /br /pstrongCOMPETENCIES: /strong /pbr /pstrong1. Critical Thinking /strong /ppAnalyzing information and situations critically and conceptually by breaking them down, identifying patterns and causal relationships. /ppstrong2. Impact /strong /ppConvincing others of a particular point of view aimed at obtaining consent to certain plans, ideas or products. /ppstrong3. Problem Solving Skills /strong /ppSolving problems by unravelling situations, processes and issues and systematically reviewing and assessing them. /ppstrong4. Performance Oriented /strong /ppConstantly striving for realization of results and being focused on continuous improvement. /ppstrong5. Cross Functional Collaboration /strong /ppWorking together with others, cross functional, towards a common goal. /p