Saving you time, effort, and money in the recruitment process
At EMEA Recruitment, we believe that it is fundamentally important to listen first and then challenge our clients to ensure the best solution is provided. This is a key factor in building long-term relationships.
In 2019, we launched our Retained Service offering, which provides a dedicated search/headhunting approach to save you time, effort, and money in your recruitment cycle.
Our specialist Consultants recruit in Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the wider EMEA region, but have also worked with clients in the UK, USA, Austria, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
Save Time in your Recruitment Process with Video Shortlists
EMEA Live is available for all retained assignments to considerably reduce interview time for line managers and to improve the efficiency of your recruitment process.
In advance, we will agree the questions that your EMEA Consultant will ask the candidates, to ensure consistency across all of our screening interviews.
We record the virtual interviews and send them with the candidates' CVs, allowing you to see the candidate and their responses first-hand, while deciding who to invite to face-to-face interviews.
We can also interview you on camera to tell the candidates about your company and vacancy - this is particularly useful for a difficult-to-fill role.
EMEA Live meeting rooms accomodate multiple people at once, allowing all those involved in the recruitment process to be present in a meeting at the same time.
View an example of an EMEA Live talent dashboard (password: EMEALIVE) here.
We understand that the hiring needs of a global business can be broad, stretching across a wide geography and potentially requiring some niche skillsets. Some roles need expert support and advice.
We specialise in sourcing candidates for roles within the following discplines:
Jobs available
EMEA Recruitment is proud to exclusively partner with a well-established tech business in its search for a Senior Business Controller to strategically drive performance and add long-term value to the Finance team.
Working in a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, this is a unique opportunity for a self-starting Big 4 professional to blend operational Finance and strategic business partnering with the scope of building a strong career as a Business Controller.
This position will suit someone who is proactive and self-driven with good social skills and a strong technical mindset.
Hybrid working is available for this position.
The main duties of the Senior Business Controller are:
EMEA Recruitment is delighted to be searching exclusively for a Junior Accountant on behalf of our client, an investment company in Amsterdam.
The Junior Accountant will support the department with daily operations, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and data entry.
For the successful Junior Accountant, this is an excellent opportunity to grow their career and build on foundational accounting experience.
Responsibilities of the Junior Accountant:
EMEA Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading manufacturer based in Basel, seeking an Accounting & Consolidation Specialist.
This is a 6-month contract, starting ASAP.
As the Accounting & Consolidation Specialist, you\'ll possess a can-do attitude, be able to adapt and perform in a changing environment, and show a willingness to learn from other senior members of the wider Finance team.
Key responsibilities:
Your profile:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Procurement Director to join a leading CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) business at their offices based near Dublin.
This is a key leadership role responsible for defining and executing global category strategies for the high-impact portfolio of Packaging.
As Global Procurement Director, you will drive value creation through innovation, risk mitigation, supplier collaboration, sustainability, and commercial excellence.
Key responsibilities as Global Procurement Director include:
The ideal candidate profile:
This is a rare opportunity to play a strategic leadership role within a dynamic and globally connected Procurement function. You’ll have the chance to influence the direction of category strategy, mentor a talented team, and make a real business impact from day one.
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.
EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a leading international technology organization in the search for a Regulatory Counsel, based in Amsterdam.
This is a newly created position within the Global Ethics & Compliance team, presenting a rare opportunity to influence regulatory strategy within a high-growth, innovation-led business.
Operating at the forefront of AI infrastructure, the business is expanding rapidly across global markets, and this role will be instrumental in ensuring alignment with evolving international regulations.
Responsibilities of the Regulatory Counsel:
Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments (EU, US, APAC) and assess their impact on the business
Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance
Advise on export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, CSRD, and technology-specific regulations
Engage cross-functional teams (Security, Product, Sales) to implement compliance guardrails
Support the development of internal policies and playbooks related to regulatory risks
Act as a trusted business partner in navigating legal ambiguity across multiple jurisdictions
Contribute to internal investigations and regulatory preparedness when required
This is a highly visible and autonomous position, suited to a proactive individual with strong stakeholder management capabilities and a commercial mindset.
Candidate Profile:
10+ years’ experience in a regulatory or legal advisory role, ideally gained in-house or advising listed companies
Strong understanding of Dutch legal frameworks and EU regulatory environments (minimum 5 years in the Netherlands)
Proven track record in regulatory monitoring, not just compliance delivery
Comfortable operating in a scale-up setting, with the ability to influence across a matrixed business
Fluent English is essential; additional European languages are an advantage
Experience with export controls and technology-related legal risk is highly desirable
This is a hybrid position based in Amsterdam (3 days in-office). A competitive salary and bonus package is on offer, alongside long-term development opportunities in a high-growth business.
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.
We are supporting a global leader in the consumer goods industry in their search for a Category Manager – UK&I and Nordics to join their team in Richmond, UK.
This is a high-impact role at the heart of the commercial organisation, bridging sales, marketing, insights, and retail activation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the company\'s go-to-market strategy through data-driven recommendations, shopper-centric planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key responsibilities of the Category Manager:
Insight & data leadership: Act as the internal expert on shopper behaviour, store layout, and fixture strategy (SBD/SWS). Source and analyse data from Nielsen, Circana, and Kantar to generate actionable insights and trend analysis
Range & space optimisation: Lead the end-to-end range review process across key retailers. Provide tailored recommendations based on shopper needs, customer-specific briefs, and commercial impact. Build planograms and manage all aspects of equipment and fixture execution
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and external agency partners to deliver integrated category solutions. Manage project timelines, budgets, and supplier contracts (e.g. fixture manufacturers and data providers)
Post-implementation analysis: Evaluate category initiatives and store changes through robust post-launch reviews to drive continuous improvement and ROI
External engagement: Act as a trusted category partner to major retail customers. Present compelling, insight-led recommendations to influence business decisions and strengthen long-term relationships
Key requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience in category management and/or shopper insights, ideally within the FMCG industry
Proven ability to translate data into clear, strategic business recommendations
Familiarity with Circana/Nielsen/Kantar tools; experience with JDA Prospace or NexGen is a plus
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and external vendors
Excellent Excel and Microsoft 365 skills
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Self-starter with a high sense of ownership, project leadership, and delivery focus
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
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