Jan Ariaans is a seasoned financial consultant with extensive experience in public sector finance. Currently serving as a Financieel consulent at Gemeente Soest since July 2023, Jan previously held roles at Gemeente Wijk bij Duurstede and Gemeente IJsselstein, focusing on financial management systems like Key2Financiën and Cognos. Prior to these positions, Jan worked as a Financial Analyst at ONVZ and Bureau Financieel Toezicht, gaining expertise in revenue reconciliation and oversight of legal professionals. Jan's career also includes investigative work at the Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid, a strong analytical foundation demonstrated throughout various roles in financial oversight and control, including a position as an Assistent Controller at De Nederlandsche Bank. Jan holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Twente and a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from Saxion University of Applied Sciences.