David Harper

Associate Director

Phone number: + 31 20 808 95 40

Email: [email protected]

Associate Director

David is an Associate Director in our Finance & Accountancy recruitment division in the Netherlands, playing a significant part in supporting the recruitment process for businesses in diverse industries.

He joined EMEA Recruitment in April 2023 with over five years of recruitment experience and has previously worked with businesses in both the Netherlands and the UK.

David supports clients by offering recruitment solutions for those harder to fill finance jobs.

With a very personal and dedicated approach, David uses his knowledge, along with his management and recruitment experience, to help others succeed and establish long-term connections.

Going above and beyond to provide the best service throughout the entire recruitment process is something David does daily by helping professionals find opportunities through avenues they didn’t initially have access to.

The success of a team is very important for David, and he continuously invests in himself and others. He enjoys being an active part of the recruitment process and feels a great sense of reward when he can create a perfect match between a candidate and a client.

David’s Interest

David enjoys football, fishing, films, going to the gym, and socialising with others.

In the past, David has founded and managed a local football team. He has been playing football since the age of five.

David's Successful Candidates

  • Senior Treasury
  • FP&A Professional
  • Project Support
  • Business Process Expert
  • Senior Financial Controller

 

Associate Director

Interests

  • FishingFishing
  • FootballFootball
  • GymGym
  • FilmsFilms
  • SocialisingSocialising

David Harper

David Harper

Associate Director

Phone number: + 31 20 808 95 40

Email: [email protected]

David is an Associate Director in our Finance & Accountancy recruitment division in the Netherlands, playing a significant part in supporting the recruitment process for businesses in diverse industries.

He joined EMEA Recruitment in April 2023 with over five years of recruitment experience and has previously worked with businesses in both the Netherlands and the UK.

David supports clients by offering recruitment solutions for those harder to fill finance jobs.

With a very personal and dedicated approach, David uses his knowledge, along with his management and recruitment experience, to help others succeed and establish long-term connections.

Going above and beyond to provide the best service throughout the entire recruitment process is something David does daily by helping professionals find opportunities through avenues they didn’t initially have access to.

The success of a team is very important for David, and he continuously invests in himself and others. He enjoys being an active part of the recruitment process and feels a great sense of reward when he can create a perfect match between a candidate and a client.

David’s Interest

David enjoys football, fishing, films, going to the gym, and socialising with others.

In the past, David has founded and managed a local football team. He has been playing football since the age of five.

David's Successful Candidates

  • Senior Treasury
  • FP&A Professional
  • Project Support
  • Business Process Expert
  • Senior Financial Controller

 

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Interests

  • FishingFishing
  • FootballFootball
  • GymGym
  • FilmsFilms
  • SocialisingSocialising

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David Harper JOBS

€85,000 + 10% bonus + travel + hybrid working
Posted a week ago
Business Controller - Breda 

EMEA Recruitment is proudly working with a global logistics business in its search for a Business Controller to join its ever-growing Finance team.

As a member of the site management team, you\'ll play a considerable role in the drive and development of various business opportunities. You\'ll interact with multiple stakeholders within this key role, both locally and globally. 
 
Hybrid working is available, however, due to the nature of the role, site presence will be required for a minimum of three days a week.
 
The main duties of the Business Controller are:
  • Planning & Control cycle of the site which includes a long-term plan, budget, latest view and month-end reporting; understanding and explaining the story behind the numbers is key
  • In conjunction with the Financial Controller; prepare and analyse monthly results and present the outcome to local, regional and global management
  • Participate in business improvement projects with a strong focus on productivity, cost reduction and materialising commercial opportunities
  • Extensive analysis of financial and operational data for determining past financial performance and to identify risks and opportunities
  • Participation in commercial cycles and opportunities of the site
  • Review, approval, support and tracking of spend of capital expenditures related to the site
  • Participate in various regional and global initiatives

The skills required for the Business Controller position:
  • Master degree in Finance or Economics is preferred
  • 6-10 years of experience as a Business Controller
  • Fluent in English and an understanding of the Dutch language
  • Experience with IFRS
  • Experience in SAP, BPC and Qlik would be an advantage
  • Proficient in MS Office


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.