Finance & Control Manager (m/w/d)

As a recruiting agency, Meyer Talent Acquisition is exclusively supporting our client in filling a key position as a Finance & Control Manager (m/w/d).

About the Role

As Finance & Control Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining robust financial operations, internal controls, and governance processes during a critical phase of regulatory development and scaling. You will be the linking pin between external service providers and the CFO, owning the quality of financial reporting.

Working closely with the CFO and cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, strong compliance with EU regulatory frameworks and tax requirements, and high standards of audit readiness. This role bridges operational finance and strategic governance, enabling informed decision-making and maintaining institutional trust with regulators, shareholders, and external stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve financial operations and internal control frameworks, ensuring structured, compliant, and transparent financial processes
• Ensure adherence to organisational policies and regulatory standards, maintaining a strong control environment
• Lead the preparation and review of financial reports and financial statements
• Maintain audit readiness and coordinate external audits, preparing documentation, responding to audit findings, and working closely with external auditors
• Support governance processes and contribute to clear, transparent Supervisory Board and shareholder reporting
• Prepare and review regulatory filings and support the CFO in communications with supervisory authorities
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement processes, and payment processes, ensuring financial compliance and effective third-party oversight
• Own and execute the annual budgeting process
• Partner with the CFO to analyse financial performance and support data-driven decision-making
• Manage the relationship with external accounting and reporting service providers, ensuring data flows efficiently and outputs are reviewed for accuracy and completeness
• Support the preparation of reporting to the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and other supervisory authorities, ensuring quality and timeliness

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in financial control or reporting, preferably with a Big-4 background and within regulated environments (e.g., financial services, fintech, or payments)
• Familiarity with IFRS and EU tax frameworks
• Experience working with ERP systems and Excel
• Highly structured and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
• Experience working with or managing external finance service providers (e.g. accounting service providers) is a strong plus
• Dutch language skills is advantageous

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Dutch regulatory reporting requirements and experience interfacing with DNB or AFM
• Experience with start-ups or scale-ups
• Digital asset or blockchain industry expertise