Finance Manager

BubblyDoo; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive net salary

MacBook Pro

One month of remote work

Health insurance

Office budget

Transportation

Meal vouchers

Job summary

BubblyDoo is seeking an analytical Finance Manager to own the numbers of our fast-growing Belgian scale-up based in Antwerp. You will build and run the finance function from the ground up, reporting to the founders.

You will manage monthly close, cashflow, VAT across 20+ countries, and partner with our licensing teams. The role blends strategy with hands-on execution and you’ll explore AI-enabled finance workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Finance, Accounting or similar field.
• 3+ years of finance experience in audit/controlling or fast-growing company.
• Experience with international sales tax, multi-currency, licensing/royalties a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modelling.
• Fluent Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close and reconcile trial balance and balance sheet on a fixed timetable.
• Report to management and board with contribution margin and cash updates.
• Manage cashflow and VAT reporting in 20+ countries.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Dutch & English

AI in finance

E-commerce data

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

VAT accounting

Shopify/Stripe/PayPal data

Job description

Do you want to own the finances of one of the fastest growing scaleups in Belgium? We grew to €5M revenue in 2025 and are heading for €7M+ in 2026, with 500,000 customers in 20+ markets and €5M+ raised. And we do it with some crazy licenses: Disney, Paramount, Universal, Hasbro… the biggest brands in the world, bringing kids face to face with their favorite heroes.

At BubblyDoo we believe the future of children's books will be personalized. We are on a mission to enable this worldwide.

BubblyDoo is based in Antwerp, Belgium with a view on 'de schelde' and we are looking for an analytical, hands-on, structured Finance Manager to join the team. If you want to own the numbers of a fast-growing international company, work directly with the founders, and help shape the next phase of our growth, then let's talk!

We're already excited to meet you!

Who you are

• You're a highly autonomous finance professional who can build and run the finance function of a scaleup from the ground up. You know that in a small team you're both the strategist and the one who closes the books.
• You are analytical, ambitious, fast-learning, ready to get things done well and fast, and not afraid to go the extra mile when needed (hello, Q4 peak season).

What you'll be working on:

You will be fully responsible for BubblyDoo's finances, reporting directly to the co-founders.

• Own the monthly close and full reconciliation of the trial balance and balance sheet, delivered on a fixed monthly timetable
• Report to management & board: monthly update including contribution margin & cash
• Manage our cashflow
• Handle VAT reporting in 20+ countries, together with our VAT agency
• Find efficiencies in partnership with accountant
• Manage accounts payable
• Bring AI into our finance processes (e.g. Cashfeed)
• Report to our licensing partners (Disney, Paramount, …)
• ...

Some of the traits we value

• You turn messy data into clear numbers and clear numbers into decisions
• You work autonomously and you know how to tackle complex problems
• You aim to deliver quality and accuracy in whatever you do
• You push yourself to improve your skills and the processes around you
• You are fascinated by levering AI in finance

What your skills are

• You're very proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and financial modelling
• You have a strong grasp of Belgian accounting and international VAT
• You are proficient in using AI and automation tools to optimize workflows and deliver high-quality results
• You communicate fluently in Dutch & English
• You have experience with lots of data work (eg. e-commerce data (e.g. Shopify, Stripe, PayPal))

What your experience is

• You have a bachelor or master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a similar field
• You have at least 3 years of experience in finance, for example in audit, controlling or a finance role at a fast-growing company
• Plus: Experience with international sales (US sales tax, multi-currency) or licensing/royalties is a plus

Who we are: About BubblyDoo

BubblyDoo is one of the fastest growing scaleups in Belgium with a €5M revenue in 2025, 500,000 customers and €5M+ raised. Our presence is global, with 20+ markets and the USA as our biggest market. We sell personalized children's books where any kid can play the main role together with their favorite hero.

We have seen this growth thanks to our ambitious, fast-learning, smart and international team. But also thanks to good software, amazing licenses such as Disney, Paramount, Universal, Hasbro, Studio100, and a lot of willpower.

We have a great office located in The Beacon, Antwerp. We like it when our team is around for at least 2-3 days a week.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive net salary
• Optional: Car
• MacBook Pro
• One month of working from wherever you want
• Health insurance
• Office budget
• Transportation
• Meal vouchers