General description HARD

HARD is a multidisciplinary formula student team consisting of motivated students from a variety of different studies from the Hanze UAS and University of Groningen. As a team we try to build a race car which we can compete with at a formula student event. HARD has different teams, where the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and driverless engineering teams fall under the engineering department and the marketing, event and acquisition teams fall under the communication department. All volunteers spend one or more years with the team in order to apply the theoretical knowledge they gathered in a practical environment.

Description of function

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the funds as treasurer of the board of the Hanze Racing Division foundation. The position’s job is to manage  all expenses throughout the year, starting with formulating a budget for the team and subsequently overlooking, evaluating and adjusting the financial strategy in accordance with varying circumstances that happen throughout the year.  This includes also ordering components needed by team members and the bookkeeping together with an accountant in the Exact Online Software.
Next to this, you are responsible for all required sponsor acquisition that will ensure enough income is being generated, which entails leading the acquisitions team that actively looks for networking opportunities, potential sponsors and maintaining current sponsor relationships.

As a board member you are expected to participate in weekly board meetings where you discuss all ongoing topics within the team and foundation
with your fellow board members. As the Finance Manager you are frequently in contact with the Internal/External Coordinator of the team to ensure
that all sponsor requirements are fulfilled.

We are looking for someone that is willing to do this at least 20 hours per week. However if you can do between 12 and 20 hours per week we can look at the possibilities!

What We are Looking for in You

• Good in leading a team;
• Good at taking initiative;
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Consistent yet adaptable
• Interested in race cars/formula student competition;
• Motivated to learn and apply new skills.

• Being fluent in Dutch is a plus!
  

What We are Offering Back

In short, we offer a platform for professional development and learning. Being a part of the board of a foundation comes with great responsibilities, as such each responsibility provides tasks that allow you to develop very tangible and specific skills. These skills will therefore provide the backbone to your professional career.

In addition we provide a space, where motorsports enthusiasts gather and all strive for their common goal to build an electric car. Thus, the foundation aims to mimic the experience that a real professional racing team would provide, while in the meantime allowing you to continue with your studies.

Next to that we offer the following:

•  A motivated and fun team to work with
• Office to work in
• Budget to work with
• Opportunity to learn and apply new skills
  • Work with Salesforce software to keep up with sponsordeals
  • Work with Exact Online software for bookkeeping
  • Get SCC and First Aid certificates
• Possible participation at a formula student event
• Chance of driving a formula student race car