Financial Controller

JP Gray; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Gray is seeking a Financial Controller to join our international operations in Hoofddorp. You will maintain accurate and compliant financial records across multiple European entities, contribute to month-end closings, audits, VAT, and reporting, collaborating with European and US finance teams.

The role emphasizes process improvement, financial integrity, and cross-entity coordination in a fast-paced apparel and consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling or accounting.
• Strong experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Exenta or Dynamics a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analysis).
• Understanding of accounting processes (O2C, P2P).
• Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and executing month-end closing processes.
• Supporting audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Acting as a point of contact for external auditors.
• Performing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Posting accruals, provisions, and journal entries.
• Reviewing P&L and financial data accuracy.
• Supporting VAT compliance and reviewing VAT coding.
• Assisting with cash flow and banking activities.
• Supporting reporting and improving financial processes.

Skills

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Analytical thinking

Cross-border experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Exenta

Dynamics

Excel advanced

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to grow in an international environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join a dynamic and fast-growing organisation. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working across multiple entities, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy.

Location: Hoofddorp
Contract: 12 months (Intention to extend)
Hours per week: 40 hours
Languages: English
Starting date: ASAP
Salary: €3.858 - €5.787
ZZP: Not possible

About the organisation
Our client is a globally operating company within the apparel and consumer goods industry, partnering with well-known international brands. With offices across key markets such as New York, Amsterdam, and London, the organisation delivers high-quality products worldwide. The company operates in a fast-paced, international environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are key.

What are you going to do?
As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and compliant financial records across multiple European entities. You will play a key role in month-end closings, audit support, VAT compliance, and reporting. Working closely with both European and US finance teams, you contribute directly to financial integrity and operational excellence.

What does your job contain?

• Coordinating and executing month-end closing processes
• Supporting audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Acting as a point of contact for external auditors
• Performing general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
• Posting accruals, provisions, and journal entries
• Reviewing P&L and financial data accuracy
• Supporting VAT compliance and reviewing VAT coding
• Assisting with cash flow and banking activities
• Supporting reporting and improving financial processes

What does your profile look like?

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling or accounting
• Strong experience with month-end close and reconciliations
• Knowledge of ERP systems (experience with Exenta or Dynamics is a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analysis)
• Understanding of accounting processes (O2C, P2P)
• Experience in an international or multi-entity environment is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills