About
“Workshops help understand practical take-aways for your business.”
“Helping you to discover how to your business grow.” Joris interviewed by Carlos Saca of 4-Phones Spain.
MY name is Joris van der Heijden
I started working in The Netherlands as apprentice for my uncle and afterwards as assistant accountant for an advisory firm for small and medium seized companies (SMEs) where I learned the basics of accounting and entrepreneurship by being closely involved with clients.
Next I started working as Controller for a retail FMCG and logistics business where I interacted with management on all levels and within all departments while e.g. improving and automating performance information, management information and budget processes.
Improvement projects
From 2008 onwards I supported companies on interim basis, mainly aimed at specific improvement projects for periods of 6-8 months. Since 2013 I have supported Dutch and European companies in Panama & Latin America for a-day-per-week or several days per month, while since 2015 running my own business.
The Netherlands - Panama - Spain
CONTROLLER-FOR-A-DAY came forth from this combined international experience.
MY PROMISE
It is my promise to always strive to envision the company´s and client´s perspective and automaticly prioritize accordingly, while managing expectations on all levels.
I am a Controller with prompt business understanding with love for IT and Logistics and prefer clear and constructive communications. I have over 15 years of both Financial & Business Control experience while working closely with operations, understanding processes, finding and delivering improvement, educating and assisting managers with awareness and impact of their operations on finance.
Controller and Project Manager
I have been part of controlling teams where periodic result analysis, FP&A, financial modelling, transition of departments and process optimization was part of my responsibilities.
As Project Manager I have implemented financial process improvements on various organizational levels. Among those projects I have led a BI implementation collaborating with IBM and BO.