Summary
Damen Shipyards Group is hiring a OneStream Operations Specialist for its Middle East team in Abu Dhabi. The role supports and maintains the OneStream platform for financial consolidation, reporting and planning, including user support, monitoring workflows and data loads, and assisting with closing, forecasting and budgeting cycles. The specialist also manages configuration and metadata updates, checks data quality, coordinates with Finance and IT, and contributes to practical improvements. Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, 3–6 years of OneStream experience, knowledge of IFRS or Dutch GAAP, and professional proficiency in English.
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Position: OneStream Operations Specialist
Department: OneStream Team/Group Control
Location: Damen Shipyards Group - Middle East
Reports To: FP&A Systems Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Damen Shipyards Group organization
Damen Shipyards Group is a leading international shipbuilder with more than 35 shipyards, repair yards, and related companies worldwide. Innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.
You will join the Damen OneStream Team within Group Control, where the financial processes, models and reporting are continuously monitored and enhanced to support the growth and ambitions of the organization. OneStream plays an increasingly important role in financial decision-making. The OneStream Team operates at the core of the financial landscape, collaborating closely with stakeholders across multiple divisions, countries and functions.
Together with the team, you will pro-actively contribute to maintain and initiate optimizing the OneStream platform, strengthening governance, and improving the consistency of financial data, KPIs, and reports.
Your Role
As OneStream Operations Specialist, you play a key role in managing and optimizing the OneStream platform as the core solution for financial consolidation, reporting, and planning.
You are responsible for ensuring the stability, reliability, and initiate continuous improvement of the platform. By standardizing processes, improving data quality, and enabling data-driven decision-making, you help strengthen the organization’s financial capabilities.
Working within the Group Control / Financial Systems domain, you collaborate closely with Finance, IT, and Data & Analytics teams, supporting users globally and acting as a bridge between business and technology.
This role offers a strong opportunity to deepen your expertise in OneStream while contributing to an international finance transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Operations & Support
- First point of contact for users (helpdesk function)
- Resolve incidents and handle user requests
- Monitor data loads, consolidations, and workflows
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
- Support forecast and budgeting cycles
- Manage users, roles, and access rights
System Management & Maintenance
- Perform small system changes (configuration, metadata updates)
- Maintain cubes, dimensions, and mappings
- Support releases, updates, and testing activities
- Identify and resolve performance issues
Data & Process Control
- Monitor data quality and perform reconciliations
- Oversee integrations with source systems (e.g., ERP)
- Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies
- Ensure reliable and consistent financial reporting
Continuous Improvement (Practical)
- Identify recurring issues and address root causes
- Automate manual steps where possible
- Standardize templates and ways of working
- Implement small improvements based on user feedback
User Support & Collaboration
- Support and train users
- Coordinate with Finance and IT on issues
- Document solutions and working instructions
- Share best practice across the organization
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or similar
- 3–6 years of excellent experience in OneStream
- Understanding of financial consolidation, reporting, and planning processes
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong combination of finance and IT understanding
- Experience with data integration and data modelling
- Knowledge of consolidation rules and accounting principles (IFRS/Dutch GAAP)
- Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
- Experience with change and release management
Personal Competencies
- Proactive and results-driven
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on and pragmatic mindset
- Accurate and quality-focused
- Strong communication skills across business and IT
- Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Why Join Damen?
At Damen, you will work at the intersection of Finance and Technology, contributing to the operational excellence of a global finance platform. You will collaborate with experienced OneStream and finance professionals, gain exposure to international processes and stakeholders, and benefit from a strong focus on both personal and professional development.
Ready to Apply?
Are you passionate about financial systems, operational excellence, and continuous improvement? Join Damen and help support and optimize our global OneStream environment.