Chief Financial Officer

Van Caem Klerks Group; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance leader to take the reins as CFO. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the financial strategy of a $350M company during a crucial growth phase. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in finance and leadership, with a passion for driving business transformation. Responsibilities include overseeing treasury, accounting, and corporate reporting, while engaging with key stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in a high-stakes environment where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Proven finance leadership experience with a focus on strategic growth.
• Ability to mentor and inspire a high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury and accounting teams, managing credit lines and legal entities.
• Deliver financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Finance Expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Finance Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Tech-Savviness

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Business Central (Navision ERP)

Lucanet

Job description

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CFO Opportunity – Lead Finance at a $350M Growth-Driven Company

Our current CFO is preparing for retirement after 15 years of dedicated service. We’re seeking a forward-thinking finance leader to take the helm and drive the next phase of our company’s success.

If you are:

• A finance expert with broad, strategic experience
• A hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment
• Passionate about business growth and transformation

…this could be the perfect role for you!

Your Responsibilities

• Treasury – Leading a team of 2, managing an asset-based credit line (ABN AMRO & ING), handling KYC checks, and overseeing EUR/USD hedging.
• Accounting & Tax – Managing a team of 5, overseeing 35+ legal entities, and running operations in Business Central (Navision ERP).
• Corporate Reporting – Managing financial consolidation in Lucanet and annual audits with Grant Thornton.
• Business Performance Analysis – Delivering insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Financial Planning & Analysis – Leading annual budgeting and monthly performance tracking via MS Excel, Power BI, and structured reporting packages.
• Strategic & Operational Impact – Identifying opportunities for efficiency and growth across the business.

Who We’re Looking For

• People-First Leadership – Ability to develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing finance team.
• Stakeholder Management – Confidently engage with internal (Board, Commercial, Operations) and external (ABN AMRO, Grant Thornton, Belastingdienst) stakeholders.
• Strategic Finance Expertise – Deep knowledge across finance, accounting, tax, and treasury.
• Tech-Savviness – Comfortable with MS Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, consolidation tools, and Power BI.
• CFO Experience Not Required – If you have strong finance leadership experience and the ambition to step into this role, we encourage you to apply.

Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a $350M company at a pivotal moment in its growth. If you’re a dynamic, hands-on finance professional looking for a high-impact leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Wholesale Import and Export