Head of Finance in Amsterdam

On behalf of one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced Head of Finance. Do you enjoy building and improving a finance function, and are you ready to take full ownership of finance within a growing organisation? Read on! Our client is a growing organisation with multiple entities in the Netherlands. As the company develops, its finance function needs to grow along with it: more structure, more automation, stronger controls and better financial insights. You will join a small finance team and play a central role in taking the finance function to the next level. As the Head of Finance, you are responsible for the complete finance function across all entities. You ensure accurate and reliable financial administration, timely monthly reporting, strong financial controls and an efficient year-end and audit process. As the senior finance professional, you lead and support the finance team, including a Junior Finance Controller, and act as the financial sparring partner of the Managing Director, to whom you report directly. Your responsibilities include: Managing the financial administration and ensuring all transactions and balance sheet positions are complete, accurate and properly reconciled Independently running the monthly closing, including the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and management reports Analysing and explaining key financial developments and variances Managing the year-end closing and coordinating the external audit or accountant review as the main point of contact Keeping documentation, reconciliations and supporting schedules audit-ready Improving finance processes, controls and reporting, and replacing manual work with more scalable, automated solutions Supporting the Managing Director with insights on profitability, cash flow, risks and business decisions Supporting and developing the finance team and acting as the main finance contact within the organisation A monthly salary between € 6,500 and € 7,000 gross, excluding holiday pay 25 holidays, incentive trips, gym reimbursement, a bicycle plan, healthy snacks, and a daily fresh lunch Full ownership of the finance function, with room to build, improve and automate A natural next step in your career, in which you develop into a well-rounded Head of Finance A growing organisation in which you grow along with the company Direct collaboration with the Managing Director You are reliable, structured and calm, and you take pride in accuracy and quality. You enjoy working with numbers and making sure everything balances. You are driven by professional expertise rather than by management ambitions. You are approachable, share your knowledge and are confident enough to explain financial topics and to challenge others when necessary. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field 6+ years of experience in bookkeeping, financial administration, accounting or finance operations Experience managing complete financial administrations and month-end and year-end closings Experience with Dutch entities, including fiscal and statutory matters, and knowledge of Dutch accounting practices Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations Experience with ERP and accounting systems and strong Excel skills Experience supporting junior colleagues is an advantage Fluent in Dutch and proficient in English

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