Finance Leader: End-to-End Ops, Growth & Strategy

Nexus Grid - a DNV Company; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

On-site 3 days/week in Arnhem

Job summary

Nexus Grid - a DNV Company, headquartered in Arnhem, is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to own the finance function end-to-end. This hands-on role combines operational finance with planning, reporting, and process improvement, reporting directly to the CEO.

You will manage month-end close, cash forecasting, and external advisor relationships while building scalable processes and controls for growth. Eligible candidates must be legally permitted to work in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• A completed higher professional or university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of relevant finance experience, including experience as the senior finance professional for an entity, site or business unit.
• Legally authorised to work in the Netherlands without requiring sponsorship.
• Willing and able to work on site at least three days per week.
• Fluent in English, Dutch is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP and Dutch statutory requirements, including VAT, corporate income tax and statutory filings.
• Experience within a company with hybrid SaaS and hardware business model delivery, including hands‑on inventory accounting is an advantage.
• Experience in a start‑up or small organisation where processes and structures still needed to be built is an advantage.
• Experience using Odoo is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close.
• Prepare the monthly financial forecasting and reporting pack covering P&L, balance sheet, cash, margins and budget versus actuals, including clear commentary.
• Manage accounts receivable, and further develop the order-to-cash process.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies covering areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, warranty and capitalised development.
• Take responsibility for inventory accounting, and cost tracking, identifying overruns at an early stage.
• Manage accounts payable, including expenses.
• Coordinate tax, statutory filings and audit readiness together with external advisers.
• Contribute to monthly board reporting.
• Manage external partners for payroll, pensions and other administrative services.
• First point of contact for personnel administrative matters, such as sick leave reporting.

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Financial policy development

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Odoo

Job description

Nexus Grid - a DNV Company, headquartered in Arnhem, is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to own the finance function end-to-end. This hands-on role combines operational finance with planning, reporting, and process improvement, reporting directly to the CEO.

You will manage month-end close, cash forecasting, and external advisor relationships while building scalable processes and controls for growth. Eligible candidates must be legally permitted to work in the Netherlands.