Financial Accounting Analyst: Global Trade & Analytics

Michael Page; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Netherlands is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst to join its team in Utrecht. You will contribute to financial reporting, business partnering, risk management, and performance analysis within an international trading environment.

The role focuses on month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration with commercial and logistics teams to drive profitability and cash flow optimization. Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Additional professional finance qualifications are considered advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or Business Control.
• Experience within commodity trading, supply chain, or international trading environments is highly preferred.
• Excellent command of English; Dutch language skills are considered an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience with SAP and analytical tools such as Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly financial reports to group finance stakeholders.
• Maintain accounting records including accruals, provisions, allocations, and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Support internal and external audit processes and coordinate responses to finance-related inquiries.
• Review financial performance and identify areas requiring corrective actions or process improvements.
• Analyze actual versus budgeted results and provide variance explanations.
• Partner with commercial and logistics teams to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Deliver financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assist with working capital optimization, cash flow monitoring, and liquidity management.
• Collaborate closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as required by the business.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on improving reporting, business analysis, and financial processes.
• Participate in projects aimed at strengthening management reporting and business performance insights.

Skills

English proficiency

Advanced Excel

Dutch language knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting

Finance qualifications (advantageous)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Michael Page Netherlands is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst to join its team in Utrecht. You will contribute to financial reporting, business partnering, risk management, and performance analysis within an international trading environment.

The role focuses on month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration with commercial and logistics teams to drive profitability and cash flow optimization. Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a plus.