Financial Controller

Michael Page; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Travel allowance fully covered

Lunch provided daily

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a large international bank in Amsterdam for a Financial Control professional. You will prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal controls, and support balance sheet reconciliations and financial close activities.

You will also assist budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes, analyse financial performance, and provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Financial Control, Accounting, Audit, or Banking Finance
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience within Financial Services, Banking, or a regulated environment is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems/ERP platforms
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensuring compliance with banking regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial close activities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Analysing financial performance and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders
• Working closely with Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Audit teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Contributing to finance transformation and process optimisation initiative

Skills

Advanced Excel

Finance systems/ERP

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Dutch & English communication

Proactive mindset

Continuous improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Finance ERP systems

Job description

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensuring compliance with banking regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial close activities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Analysing financial performance and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders
• Working closely with Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Audit teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Contributing to finance transformation and process optimisation initiative

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensuring compliance with banking regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial close activities
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Analysing financial performance and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders
• Working closely with Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Audit teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Contributing to finance transformation and process optimisation initiative

Amsterdam | €5,000 - €6,500 per month | Large International BankDutch & English Required | 6 Month Contract

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in Financial Control, Accounting, Audit, or Banking Finance
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience within Financial Services, Banking, or a regulated environment is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems/ERP platforms
• A proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Our client is a well-established international bank with a strong presence across Europe and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and financial stability. They offer a dynamic and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, drive improvements, and build long-term careers within a highly respected financial institution.

• Competitive salary of €5,000 - €6,500 per month
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between home and office
• Travel allowance fully covered
• Complimentary lunch provided every working day Opportunity to work for a prestigious international banking organisation
• Attractive pension and benefits package
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Modern Amsterdam office with excellent facilities
• Collaborative, international, and inclusive company culture