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Financial Controller - Exclusive

Competitive salary
 

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is working exclusively with an international business as they look to recruit a Financial Controller based at their Netherlands site.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for all aspects of the site’s financial procedures. This includes weekly profitability reporting, month-end closing, cost control, forecasts, budget and other projects as necessary.


The Financial Controller reports to the General Manager and the Group Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities :
  • Responsible for managing the month-end close, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
  • Submit accurate and timely weekly financial reports, including P&L and customer profitability reports
  • Investigate variances on an ongoing basis and understand deviations from both budget and prior year figures
  • Ensure adequate controls are in place and maintained to safeguard financial assets
  • Constantly check that we are delivering best value for the business and costs are being minimized
  • Work with senior management and provide financial analysis for all business proposals
  • Review balance sheet accounts monthly to confirm proper reconciliation and supporting backup
  • Ensure accurate stock volumes and values at all times
  • Coordinate requests and documentation related to external and internal audits
  • Involvement in process improvement initiatives and establishing best practices

Experience Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of industry experience
  • Manufacturing experience and prior experience in matrix structure are highly desirable
  • Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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