Financial Controller

Investigo are currently partnered with a fast growing Amsterdam headquartered business who are looking to hire a Financial Controller - Group Finance.

The Financial Controller will be based in Amsterdam and will support the Group Financial Controller in managing the financial control and reporting activities of the group. This role will assist with financial reporting, budgeting, consolidation, technical accounting tasks, and audit coordination, with a focus on supporting the group’s goals for efficiency, system improvements, internal controls, and team empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

(a) Financial Controls & Governance Support

• Review Monthly Country MEC Packs: Help ensure the timely and accurate submission of financial packs from country entities in line with group standards and deadlines.
• Assist in Reconciliations & Controls: Support the reconciliation process for the group’s entities, ensuring that financial controls are being followed and discrepancies are identified and resolved.
• Help Maintain Group Accounting Policies: Assist in maintaining the Group Accounting Policy Manual, ensuring it is aligned with IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Perform Finance Health Checks

(b) Technical Accounting Support

• Assist with Technical Memos: Help draft technical memos for accounting issues such as Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models, share swaps, goodwill, and financial instruments.
• Support the Implementation of IFRS Policies
• Contribute to Financial Controls Documentation

(c) Audit & Group Reporting Support

• Support Coordination with Audit Teams: Assist with audit preparation and coordination, ensuring that audit teams (internal and external) have the necessary documentation for smooth completion.
• Prepare PBC Files & Mapping Documentation
• Assist with Group Consolidation: Support the preparation of group consolidation tasks, including equity eliminations, currency conversion, and ensuring the accurate preparation of group financial statements.
• Track Audit Timelines & Risks

(d) Reporting & Forecasting Support

• Coordinate Group Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the group, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting for all entities.
• Support in Budgeting & Forecasting: Help with the preparation of group-wide budgets and forecasts, ensuring that financial projections align with the company’s financial strategy and goals.

(e) Country Expansion Support

• Support Finance Onboarding for New Territories: Assist with the onboarding process for new countries, ensuring their financial operations are integrated into the group’s financial structure and systems.
• Assist with Finance Go-Lives: Provide support during the go-live processes of new countries.
• Ensure Compliance with Group Policies

(f) Group Office Entity Accounting (Netherlands)

• Support Group Office Accounting: Take responsibility for certain accounting tasks related to the group office in the Netherlands, including posting journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with month-end closing activities.
• Help Prepare Local Reports: Assist in preparing financial reports for the Netherlands group office, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, accounting standards, and group reporting requirements.
• Support Intercompany Reconciliation: Help resolve intercompany mismatches for the group office, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) required.
• Recently qualified accountant (0–3 years post-qualification experience).
• Experience in a finance or accounting role, with exposure to general accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with financial accounting, reporting processes, and consolidation is preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting software and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve them promptly.
• Spanish or French language skills are beneficial