Benelux Financial Controller (Dutch) — Growth & Insights

Tree Delta - Executive Search & Interim; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tree Delta - Executive Search & Interim is seeking a Financial Controller Benelux (Dutch Speaking) based in Utrecht. You will manage the financial administration, reporting and forecasting for the Benelux region, working closely with Sales, Supply Chain and Headquarters to drive performance and control.

You will oversee monthly closes, VAT, inventory accounting, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes and internal controls in an entrepreneurial, international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience within Finance, Accounting or Financial Control.
• Experience with consumer goods, manufacturing, trading or international product-driven environments is desirable.
• Solid experience with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing.
• Experience with management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Good knowledge of statutory reporting, VAT, inventory accounting and general accounting principles.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with local accounting and tax requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Exact advantageous).
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate management reporting and reporting to Headquarters.
• Maintain and review financial administration and oversee day-to-day accounting activities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses.
• Manage VAT reporting, inventory accounting and statutory financial reporting.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to management.
• Monitor cash flow and support liquidity planning.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations.
• Act as the primary Finance contact for the Benelux organization and collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Exact ERP

Job description

Tree Delta - Executive Search & Interim is seeking a Financial Controller Benelux (Dutch Speaking) based in Utrecht. You will manage the financial administration, reporting and forecasting for the Benelux region, working closely with Sales, Supply Chain and Headquarters to drive performance and control.

You will oversee monthly closes, VAT, inventory accounting, and statutory reporting, while strengthening processes and internal controls in an entrepreneurial, international setting.