Finance Controller Interim - Leiden

Michael Page; Leiden; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Financial Controller for the Dutch entities in a fast‑growing international business services group. You will lead month‑end and year‑end processes, drive improvements and act as a key partner to local management and Group Finance.

The role requires strong technical accounting, VAT and regulatory filings experience, plus fluency in Dutch and English. You will manage statutory accounts, audits and provide robust financial reporting to support decision making.

Qualifications

• Lead the monthly and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare management reporting, forecasts and financial analyses.
• Manage statutory accounts, tax compliance and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate audit activities and Group reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial operations, including balance sheet reconciliations and VAT.
• Identify and implement process improvements and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare management reporting, forecasts and financial analyses.
• Manage statutory accounts, tax compliance and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate audit activities and Group reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial operations, including balance sheet reconciliations and VAT.
• Identify and implement process improvements and financial controls.

Skills

Financial close

Management reporting

Statutory accounting

Audit coordination

VAT/compliance

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

• Broad financial role with real impact on business decisions.
• International growth opportunities within a global organisation.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing international business services organisation that supports companies with payroll, workforce management and global mobility solutions across multiple countries. With a strong technology focus and international footprint, the company combines local expertise with global capabilities to help organisations operate successfully across borders.

Job Description

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the financial reporting, control and compliance of the Dutch entities within an international payroll and mobility services group. You will lead month-end and year-end processes, drive financial improvements and act as a key business partner to both local management and Group Finance.

The Successful Applicant

• Lead the monthly and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare management reporting, forecasts and financial analyses.
• Manage statutory accounts, tax compliance and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate audit activities and Group reporting requirements.
• Monitor financial operations, including balance sheet reconciliations and VAT.
• Identify and implement process improvements and financial controls.

What's on Offer

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a broad financial controlling role.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, reporting and financial processes.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English.
• Accurate, analytical and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.