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

€70,000-75,000 including holiday
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is proudly working exclusively with a global logistics business in its search for a Financial Controller to join its ever-growing Finance team in Tilburg.

You will be part of a proactive team with a focus on financial control, process optimization, and data-driven improvements. You’ll also engage with local and global stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Controller with an analytical mind and creative problem-solving skills to drive change in a high-tech environment.

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:
  • Actively engage in the month-end financial close process
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
  • Conduct analytical reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the Internal Control Framework
  • Support the statutory reporting process for legal entities
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and process improvements
Experienced required:
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or Economics, with 4 years’ experience in Accounting or similar
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Knowledge of IFRS and a Big 4 background is beneficial
  • Fluent English and B2 level Dutch minimum is ideal
  • Experience with SAP and Qlik are advantageous
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.
€75,000-80,000 including holiday
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is proudly working exclusively with a global logistics business in its search for a Financial Controller to join its ever-growing Finance team in Tilburg.

Working in tandem with the Business Controllers, you will support a proactive and ambitious Finance Director, while also engaging with both local and global stakeholders across the business.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Financial Controller with an independent mind who enjoys identifying where to make a difference within a digital-forward environment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Financial Controller:
  • Lead internal, mid-term and annual audits
  • Serve as a confident and trusted partner to the Finance Director
  • Provide insights into OPEX and FTE costs related to SG&A support functions
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize Finance processes
  • Act as the primary point of contact for site-level Finance operations
Experienced required:
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or Economics
  • Demonstrated minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Logistics industry experience preferred - must have experience with producing annual reports of similar sized business
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Knowledge of IFRS and a Big 4 background is beneficial
  • Fluent English and B2 level Dutch minimum is ideal
  • Experience with SAP and Qlik are advantageous
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.
Competitive salary + bonus + car + hybrid working
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is exclusively working with Adama in its search for a Marketing Manager to join the team in Leusden. 

Adama is a leading crop protection company and a part of Syngenta Group, with over 10,000 employees and €5 billion in sales across 100 countries.

As Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the regional and national marketing strategies to achieve annual business objectives.

Adama offers hybrid working, with two set days a week in the Leusden office (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Please note, the Marketing Manager requires up to 40% European travel.

Role responsibilities:
  • Design Go To Market and portfolio strategies, incorporating local market trends into a five-year plan
  • Lead national marketing campaigns aligned with sales goals, optimizing budget for maximum ROI
  • Conduct research to inform strategies based on customer needs and competitive landscape
  • Oversee new product introductions, ensuring effective market positioning
  • Analyze marketing metrics and report on campaign effectiveness
  • Lead a team of 4, fostering collaboration and supporting professional development
  • Manage marketing expenses and ensure alignment with financial goals

Experienced required:
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
  • 7-10 years’ experience in Marketing roles within the agrochemical or pharmaceutical industry
  • Digital Marketing experience, with proven success in creating and implementing strategic Marketing plans, including new product launches and initiatives for market expansion
  • Demonstrated people management experience
  • Exceptional communication, presentation and project management skills

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.
Competitive salary + 8% holiday + 20% bonus + car
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is exclusively working with Adama in its search for a Finance Business Partner (Commercial Unit North Europe) to join the team in Leusden. The North Europe region consists of the Baltics, Nordics, Benelux and UK.

As the Finance Business Partner, you will support the Head of CUNE with financial and commercial tasks and manage day-to-day financial operations.


This role is pivotal to CUNE\'s commercial success, collaborating with senior leadership to shape and execute financial strategies that drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Please note there will be travel required to the UK office.

Responsibilities of Finance Business Partner:
  • Support senior leadership in financial reporting, forecasts and strategic planning
  • Analyse and present financial insights on cost, profitability and efficiency
  • Directly manage two Financial Controllers and ensure wider finance team alignment with regional goals
  • Serve as a board member for the relevant legal entities within CUNE
  • Lead finance projects including the TOM project (Target Operating Model)
  • Streamline finance operations to improve transparency and effectiveness
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws, SOX and reporting standards across 10 countries
Experience required:
  • Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar (Masters preferred)
  • Demonstrated 7-10 years’ experience in a similar role, with knowledge of the UK and Netherlands’ markets
  • People management experience
  • Background in agriculture or agrochemical industry is advantageous
  • Fluent in English, spoken and written (fluent Dutch would also be a plus)

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.