Financial Controller

JOB PURPOSE

The Finance Controller will support the finance department in key areas such as financial reporting, accounting reconciliation, compliance, cash flow management, and other critical functions. He/she will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial data and providing insights that contribute to strategic decision-making.

REPORTS TO

EMEA Service Finance Director

KEY Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Generate financial reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support the preparation of presentations for management and stakeholders.

Accounting Reconciliation

• Perform regular reconciliation of accounts, including accruals, inventory, intercompany balances, and general ledger entries.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, accounting standards (IFRS and Dutch GAAP) and external regulations.
• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Manage and comply with local statutory reporting requirements and VAT/tax legislation and filings
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance purposes and support implementation of effective internal controls over financial transactions and financial reporting by documenting and improving business processes and accounting policies to safeguard company assets.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the development of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts, providing actionable insights.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in developing financial models to support business decisions.

Cash Flow Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and provide recommendations for optimizing liquidity.
• Assist in forecasting cash flow needs and managing short-term investments.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with other departments to gather necessary financial information.
• Provide support to management as needed.

INTERFACE (CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS)

Internal: All departments

External: suppliers, customers, banks, auditors

PERSON’S REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB [Not the specifics of the person, this is predefined by Managers and HR]

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• 4-5 years’ experience in Finance, Controlling or related fields, with a strong accounting foundation, ideally acquired through an experience in a Big4 firm or in a similar role.
• Industry experience in manufacturing industry is an advantage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Familiarity with financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Sound knowledge of local VAT/tax.
• Auditing experience.
• Compliance oriented.
• Proficient in financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP or similar).
• Good MS Office skills strong capabilities in MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and able to interact with all levels.
• Team player attitude, open minded, flexible, autonomous and trusty
• Stress-resistant and able to perform well with tight deadlines.

Languages:

• Fluent Dutch and English
• Any other European language is an asset

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