Jacoline Bron Financial Administration & Controller

How are you New Energy Coalition ended up?

"I have business economics studied at the HanzeUniversity in Groningen. After that, I started working at the Energy Delta. Institutete, one of the organizations that later merged into New Energy Coalition.When these organizations merged, my role also grew, and I began to focus increasingly on controlling and project reporting.. " 

What exactly does your job entail?

I prepare financial reports for management and assist with the annual accounts. In addition, I provide support. project managers in the preparation of financial reports for grantsprojects. That is quite complex because New Energy Coalition works with various cash flows. This is how you work with various government funding streams. So it is importantto have an important insight into the rules and conditions associated with the subsidies.” 

So you don't work in a traditional commercial organization. How is that different?

That is correct. This does not involve purchasing and sales, but rather projects that are often carried out in collaboration with other organizations. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding of how subsidies work and how to account for them.If financial reports are not in order, it can affect the progress or financing of a project. In that sense, you really do contribute to a project. 

Was it a conscious choice to work in the energy sector?

I think it is important to contribute something to society. The energy transition is a current and urgent topic. It gives me a good feeling that I can indirectly do my bit, even though you see that is not always directly reflected in daily work activities." 

How do you notice involvement in projects?

Together with my colleagues, I am involved in many grant projects. As a result, you get a glimpse into almost all of them. Sometimes, however, you look at the content from a greater distance. because it can be quite technically complex. But it is precisely when you join conversations and hear the story behind a project that the work becomes even more interesting.” 

Do you have a project that you particularly enjoyed working on?

There have been quite a few, of course, but particularly the projects surrounding the sustainability of citiesiand I think it's very beautiful. For example, round CITYLlogistics2.0, where packages are transported through the city via hubs using electric vehiclesoreasons brought. Then you see concrete results.. Even when you see a hydrogen vehicle driving by, you can't help but think, "How wonderful that this is partly the result of our projects." 

Do you have a project that you particularly enjoyed working on?

 There have been quite a few, of course, but I find the projects surrounding the sustainability of cities particularly impressive. For example, CityLogistics2.0, where packages are delivered through the city via hubs using electric vehicles. That is when you see concrete results.. Even when you see a hydrogen vehicle driving by, you can't help but think, "How wonderful that this is partly the result of our projects." 

What surprised you inside New Energy Coalition?

The projects are always ongoing, and new initiatives are constantly emerging. Many different people work here, young and old, and the atmosphere is always good. Communication lines are short, and there is a lot of flexibility. Everyone's contribution is truly taken into account; that trust and freedom make for a pleasant working environment. 

According to Jacoline, is New Energy Coalition is New Energy Coalition An organization where collaboration, trust, and societal impact are central. It contributes indirectly to the energy transition. 

Jacoline feels genuinely involved and feels right at home: “The fact that I have enjoyed working here every day for thirteen years speaks for itself!”