Financial Control Team Lead - Benelux

Kinly; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kinly is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead the Benelux financial operations from Breda in a hybrid office/home model. The role combines hands-on financial control with analysis, reporting, and process improvement. You will oversee AP, AR and GL, support month‑end closings, budgeting and forecasting, and manage a small team of three.

The position offers growth in a globally active company. Fluency in Dutch and English, strong Excel skills, and SAP experience are key.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Relevant experience in accounting, auditing, financial control, or similar finance roles.
• Solid foundation in financial administration, closing processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to accurate financial administration for the Benelux region.
• Prepare and execute parts of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Prepare reconciliations, balance sheet substantiations, and support for general ledger positions.
• Support timely and reliable management and group reporting.
• Lead and coach a small finance team (AP/AR/G/L).
• Oversee cash forecasting and working capital monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Skills

Dutch

English

Excel

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Business One

Job description

Hours: 40 hours per week – Kinly operate a hybrid model, allowing for a mix of office/homeworking

Location: Breda

Salary: €3.900 – €4.600 per month (dependent on experience), plus benefits

Kinly is a unified global leader in collaboration, systems integration, and managed services. We focus on transforming workspaces, simplifying complexity, and empowering people.

As our global business evolves further, we now have a newly created opportunity for a proven finance professional to be responsible for the financial operation of the Benelux organisation.

The role combines hands-on financial control with analysis, reporting, process improvement, and the day-to-day management of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (G/L) activities.

You will work closely with a driven finance team and be given the opportunity to further develop within an organisation of sufficient size and complexity to continue growing professionally, both technically and as a people manager.

The position supports the Group Financial Controller EMEA with month-end closings, reporting, compliance, cash forecasting, OPEX control, and the budgeting and forecasting process and will manage a team of 3 (AP Administrator, AR Administrator, and G/L Accountant).

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Operations & Reporting

• Contribute to an accurate, complete, and timely financial administration for the Benelux region
• Prepare and execute parts of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
• Prepare reconciliations, balance sheet substantiations, and support for general ledger positions
• Support timely and reliable management and group reporting
• Analyse variances and discuss findings with the (Group) Financial Controller EMEA
• Collaborate with AP, AR, GL, billing, and collections colleagues to resolve outstanding issues
• Contribute to proper reconciliation between sub-ledgers, the general ledger, and reporting outputs

Cash Forecasting & Working Capital

• Gather and analyse input for periodic cash forecasts
• Monitor expected receipts, payments, and working capital developments
• Identify unusual developments or risks and raise them in a timely manner
• Support improvements in accounts receivable management, accounts payable planning, and payment discipline

Compliance & Internal Control

• Work in accordance with internal finance policies, group reporting requirements, and relevant local laws and regulations
• Prepare documentation and reconciliations for internal and external audits
• Support audits and follow up on assigned audit findings and action points
• Perform and document internal controls across processes including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report

OPEX Control, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare periodic OPEX and cost center analysis
• Analyse variances against budget, forecast, and prior year performance
• Support budget owners in understanding and explaining cost developments
• Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting process, including gathering and validating assumptions
• Support salary forecasting in collaboration with HR and Finance
• Reconcile personnel costs, headcount, vacancies, and salary developments within the forecast

Learn, Improve and Advise

• Actively contribute to the standardisation, automation, and further professionalisation of financial processes
• Identify operational challenges and work with colleagues to develop practical improvements
• Translate data and financial insights into meaningful business information
• Support finance and system-related projects aimed at improving organizational quality, efficiency, and scalability
• Lead, Coach and Develop the Operational Benelux Finance Team
• Provide day-to-day leadership to the AP Administrator, AR Administrator, and G/L Accountant
• Coach and develop team members in technical skills, ownership, collaboration, and process discipline
• Foster an open and results-oriented team culture where knowledge sharing and personal development are encouraged

Skills & Experience:

• Fluency in both Dutch and English
• Relevant experience in accounting, auditing, financial control, or a similar finance role
• Solid foundation in financial administration, closing processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting
• Demonstrated potential and motivation to lead a small operational finance team and develop employees; previous coordination or supervisory experience is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business One is preferred
• Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to develop further within an international and changing organisation
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement are central

Accessibility & Support

If you are selected for an interview and require reasonable accommodations, please inform the Talent Acquisition team when scheduling the interview.

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Equal opportunities

Kinly is committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of gender, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We look forward to receiving your application.