Financial Controller

Position Summary

The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the company's finance function. The role combines operational accounting, financial control, compliance and process optimisation within a growing international scale-up. The position requires a proactive, hands on professional who works independently, takes ownership and continuously improves the finance organisation.

Financial Administration

• Manage the complete financial administration for multiple legal entities.
• Perform and supervise daily bookkeeping activities.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Execute and control payment runs.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and complete financial records.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reports.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain General Ledger integrity.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Prepare financial analyses when required.

Tax & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Dutch tax legislation.
• Prepare and review VAT-related documentation.
• Coordinate tax filings with external advisors.
• Support statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations.

International Trade

• Support financial processes related to import and export activities.
• Ensure correct accounting treatment of international transactions.
• Monitor VAT implications of international trade.
• Support logistics-related financial processes.

Financial Process Improvement

• Analyse existing financial processes.
• Develop and implement improvements.
• Standardise finance procedures.
• Improve internal controls.
• Increase efficiency through automation where possible.
• Develop scalable finance processes suitable for company growth.

External Stakeholder Management

• Maintain relationships with accountants, tax advisors, payroll providers, banks, auditors and authorities.
• Evaluate external service providers and recommend improvements.

Finance Systems

• Become the key user of Yuki.
• Maintain and improve finance system usage.
• Support future system improvements and integrations.
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems.

Initial Responsibilities (First 3 Months)

• Take over the complete finance function.
• Understand existing financial processes.
• Optimise Yuki usage.
• Review FY2025 financial administration.
• Validate bookkeeping quality.
• Review collaboration with 100digitaal.
• Present a Finance Health Report.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent. CA / CMA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Financial Control/Accounting experience.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities.
• International business experience.
• ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Yuki experience.
• International trade & VAT experience is an advantage.

Competencies

• High ownership
• Strong analytical thinking
• Excellent organizational skills
• Process-oriented mindset
• Independent
• Hands-on
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication
• Integrity
• Continuous improvement

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy of financial administration
• Timely month-end closing
• Timely VAT/statutory filings
• Quality reporting
• Reduced accounting errors
• Process improvements
• Internal controls
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Successful transition
• Reduced management involvement

Success Criteria

• Operate finance independently
• Provide reliable and timely information
• Build finance structure
• Continuously improve processes
• Become the primary finance contact
• Enable management to focus on growth