Interim Financial Controller – Dutch Entity (6-Month)

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Altum Consulting is partnering with a leading international FMCG business to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month day-rate assignment based in London with hybrid working.

You will own financial control, reporting and Dutch entity compliance, lead month-end close, manage balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, HR and group finance to support commercial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience as Financial Controller in an international business.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting standards and Dutch filings.
• Experience reporting for a Dutch entity.
• Background in FMCG, consumer goods, retail or similar fast-paced environment advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting skills, with month-end and year-end processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management across international teams.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with ability to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of financial control and reporting for the Dutch entity.
• Lead the month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting within tight deadlines.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP, local statutory reporting and filing requirements.
• Support Group consolidation and reporting requirements.
• Partner with FP&A, Payroll, HR and wider Finance teams.
• Provide financial insight and support commercial decision-making in the Dutch market.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency and internal controls.
• Act as the key finance contact for the Dutch entity throughout the assignment.

Skills

Dutch GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Stakeholder management

International experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Altum Consulting is partnering with a leading international FMCG business to recruit an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month day-rate assignment based in London with hybrid working.

You will own financial control, reporting and Dutch entity compliance, lead month-end close, manage balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, HR and group finance to support commercial decision-making.