Finance Director

Finance Manager Vacancy

We are looking for a talented Finance Manager to join our teams in Oudewater and Den Bosch.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving business performance and providing comprehensive financial support to the Country Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Executing financial planning and analysis processes, including forecast and budget cycles, with continuous performance analytics for markets and related areas.
• Leading process development and optimization, particularly in pricing, commissions, rebates, discounts, and similar areas.
• Overseeing the month-end closing process for the Netherlands, providing judgment inputs to the Accounting team and approving the release of financial reports.
• Managing the accounting team, ensuring smooth daily and monthly transactional processing.
• Acting as a liaison between External Auditors, Tax Advisors, and the Accounting Team to efficiently plan and complete audits, ensuring timely submission of group reports, statutory accounts, and tax returns.
• Collaborating with the payroll clerk to review and approve monthly payroll and address ad hoc payroll queries.
• Providing commercial support and financial advice to the Country Manager, including business case development, pricing strategies, analytics, market KPIs, and operational planning.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including ESG, CSRD, insurance, fleet management, and statistical reporting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a business control role or with an audit firm.
• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Economics, preferably with a specialization or qualification in Accounting or Controlling.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on planning and organizing.
• Sound judgment and excellent problem analysis abilities.
• A high level of integrity and sensitivity to others.
• Collaborative team player with a results-oriented mindset.
• Extensive experience in financial analysis, reporting on key ratios, and performance metrics.
• Proven experience working with third-party advisors (audit and tax) and completing Dutch statutory accounts.
• Strong understanding of key financial performance drivers and metrics.
• Proficient in both English and Dutch (spoken and written).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to clearly and persuasively present financial analyses and drive process improvements or changes in business behavior.