Finance Manager

WS Audiology Group; Zoetermeer; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSA Retail Benelux, a unit of WS Audiology, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function and act as the trusted advisor to the General Manager for the Benelux retail operations.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and closing activities while leading a small multi-disciplinary team and partnering with senior leadership to translate financial results into strategic actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Finance and Control, ideally within a retail, multi-site, or service-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and translating financial results into business actions.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with BI tools; Power BI experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to M&A, acquisitions, or business integration projects is a plus.
• Previous people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance (6 FTE), Facilities (1 FTE), and IT (1 FTE) teams.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and the wider leadership team.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, monthly and annual closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial guidelines and IFRS standards.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze retail performance, supporting decision-making across the organization.
• Lead the weekly operational review meetings and drive accountability for business results.
• Oversee annual accounts preparation and external audits.
• Drive process optimization, digitalization, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic partnership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel

Power BI

M&A exposure

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/ Business Economics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Finance Manager to join WSA Retail Benelux. In this role, you will act as the financial right hand and trusted advisor to the General Manager while leading the Finance function and supporting the continued growth of our retail business.

This is a broad leadership position that goes beyond financial control. You will drive business performance, support strategic decision-making, lead process improvements, and play a key role in acquisitions and integrations. We are looking for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with a strategic mindset and thrives in a dynamic, growing organization.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance (6 FTE), Facilities (1 FTE), and IT (1 FTE) teams.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and the wider leadership team.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, monthly and annual closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial guidelines and IFRS standards.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze retail performance, supporting decision-making across the organization.
• Lead the weekly operational review meetings and drive accountability for business results.
• Oversee annual accounts preparation and external audits.
• Drive process optimization, digitalization, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

What You Bring

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Finance and Control, ideally within a retail, multi-site, or service-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and translating financial results into business actions.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with BI tools; Power BI experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to M&A, acquisitions, or business integration projects is a plus.
• Previous people leadership experience.

Personal Competencies

• Business-minded with strong commercial awareness.
• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Hands-on and pragmatic approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Natural leader who inspires collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Professional proficiency in Dutch and English, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.

Who We Are

WSA Retail Benelux is part of WS Audiology, a global leader in hearing healthcare with approximately 12,000 employees across more than 130 markets worldwide.

Our retail business includes the brands Oorwerk, Oog voor Oren, and IntoEars. Following a period of significant growth and acquisitions, we continue to invest in the future of our organization. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making lines, local ownership, and the support of a truly international company.

At WSA Retail Benelux, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, shape the future of our business, and grow your career alongside a passionate and purpose-driven team.