Financial Controller (Production) in Zaandam

Great career opportunity Plastic Production business

About Our Client The company is established in manufacturing within the plastics production industry, supplying high-quality plastic products and solutions to customers across multiple markets. Our production environment combines manufacturing expertise with a strong focus on quality, reliability and operational efficiency. With several entities and a growing international customer and supplier base, Finance plays an important role in maintaining control while supporting the continued development of the organisation. To further strengthen our finance function, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller who will take ownership of financial accounting, reporting and control.

Job Description

Taking ownership of the complete financial administration for the company and its related entities

Coordinating and reviewing the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes

Preparing and analysing periodic financial statements and management reports

Ensuring the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the general ledger

Managing balance sheet reconciliations, provisions, accruals and intercompany positions

Maintaining financial control over a manufacturing environment, including areas such as inventory, production costsand working capital

Monitoring the financial administration surrounding purchasing, production and inventory movements

Strengthening internal controls and improving finance procedures across the organisation

Identifying financial risks and developing appropriate control measures

Leading, coaching and supporting colleagues within the finance team

Acting as a financial sparring partner for management and other departments

Converting financial information into clear insights and recommendations for management

Supporting further automation and optimisation of financial processes and systems

Taking ownership of the statutory annual accounts and coordinating the year-end audit

Acting as the main contact for the external accountant and auditor

Contributing to the continued professionalisation and scalability of the finance organisation

The Successful Applicant

A completed HBO or university degree in Accountancy, Finance & Control, Business Economics or a comparable field

Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience within accounting, financial control or external audit

Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial organisation is strongly preferred

A background in external audit combined with subsequent experience in an in-house finance position is an advantage

Strong technical accounting knowledge, preferably including experience with Dutch GAAP and IFRS

Experience with statutory reporting and coordinating external audits

Understanding of financial processes within a production environment, including inventory accounting, cost allocation and manufacturing costs

Previous experience supervising, coaching or developing finance colleagues

Strong analytical skills combined with a high level of accuracy

The ability to move comfortably between detailed accounting topics and broader business discussions

A proactive approach to improving processes, controls and financial systems

Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge stakeholders when necessary

Good command of both Dutch and English

Full-time availability, preferably at short notice

What's on Offer Great career development plan

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