Financial Controller

VectorY Therapeutics; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

30 holidays (full-time)

Hybrid work (office + remote)

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

VectorY Therapeutics in Amsterdam Science Park is seeking a Controller who will own the financial control environment, ensure accurate reporting, and drive scalable processes to support the next growth phase. You will lead the accounting and reporting cycle and coordinate audits in a dynamic biotech setting.

You’ll implement improvements, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insights to help the business decide.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial control, audit or a comparable finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and internal controls.
• A track record of improving processes, systems and ways of working.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in an international and fast-growing biotech environment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare management reports, analyses and insights that support business decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and act as a key contact for external auditors.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies and financial governance.
• Drive process improvements across accounting, reporting and finance operations.
• Lead finance systems optimisation initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Audit readiness

Job description

Build the financial foundation behind breakthrough therapies

About VectorYVectorY is a fast-growing biotech company developing long-lasting therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, based at Amsterdam Science Park. We combine gene therapy and antibody engineering to pursue new possibilities where medical need is high. With approximately 80 professionals across Amsterdam, Europe and the US, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth. As our organisation continues to scale, so does the importance of strong financial leadership, reliable reporting, and robust processes that support informed decision-making. At VectorY, innovation and collaboration are not just values. They are how we achieve our ambition. We believe the best ideas emerge when people challenge each other openly, work across boundaries, and stay focused on what creates the most impact for patients and for the organisation.

The role

This is a highly visible role for a finance professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with continuous improvement. As Controller, you will take ownership of the financial control environment, ensuring accurate reporting, strong compliance, and scalable processes that support the next stage of VectorY's growth. You will lead the accounting and reporting cycle, drive process optimisation initiatives, and provide financial insights that help the business make better decisions. This role is for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving ways of working, and taking ownership in a dynamic environment where your impact will be visible from day one.

What you'll do

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare management reports, analyses and insights that support business decision-making
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger
• Coordinate the annual audit process and act as a key contact for external auditors
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies and financial governance
• Drive process improvements across accounting, reporting and finance operations
• Lead finance systems optimisation initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation

What you bring

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial control, audit or a comparable finance role
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and internal controls
• A track record of improving processes, systems and ways of working
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in an international and fast-growing biotech environment is a strong plus

Who you are

You are someone who takes ownership and enjoys building things that last. You combine a strong eye for detail with the ability to see the bigger picture and understand what the business needs next.

What we offer

• A key role in shaping and professionalising the finance function of a growing biotech company
• The opportunity to make a visible impact on the organisation's growth and success
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 30 holidays on a full-time basis
• Hybrid working from our office at Amsterdam Science Park and remote