Financial Controller -Exclusive

Job Description

Work for a technology company going through a significant growth period and join at an exciting time regarding their growth trajectory.

Are you a forward-thinking person with a problem-solving mindset and excellent communication skills? Join an organisation which will allow you the freedom to make an impact on their growth.

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

You will join a newly created Finance centre of excellence in the EMEA HQ, responsible for the financial reporting of the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.

• Responsible for the internal and external financial reporting of the 3 entities
• Assist the EMEA Finance Director in the preparation of the EMEA regional reporting package
• Month end close activities, P&L analysis, forecasts, and budget preparation
• Preparation of Country financial statements, liaising with 3^rd party providers for the final stages (corporation tax, transfer pricing)
• Vacation cover for the accountant, review AP payment runs, vendor management
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, country policies and directives, and current accounting standards (environmental tax, country statistical reporting)
• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of payrolls, including calculation of commissions
• Prepare regional cashflow forecast, supporting the accountant with credit management
• VAT approval-filing

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/business administration or similar
• 3 years of controlling experience
• Experience working in a shared service environment is desirable
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting guidelines
• Experience of country controlling, ideally with countries listed
• Able to work across cultures in a matrix organization
• Ability to prioritise the important over the urgent
• Accurate, good analytical skills, proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Practical attitude, strong communication skills with a proactive demeanour
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably German/Dutch

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