Financial Controller

Nearfield Instruments; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 holidays per year

8% holiday allowance

Commuting allowance

Discount on health insurance

Job summary

Nearfield Instruments in Rotterdam is seeking a careful and analytical Financial Controller to manage the accuracy and timeliness of financial processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Finance, several years of experience, and a strong command of both NL GAAP and IFRS.

This role includes preparing financial documents, supporting reports, and optimizing financial processes, all within a dynamic start-up environment. Valuable perks such as 30 holidays and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a similar financial or analytical role.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an international environment and command of English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.
• Prepare documents for the monthly closing including reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses and support cross-functional projects.

Skills

Technical understanding of NL GAAP and IFRS

Excellent Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem solving

Education

HBO/University degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale‑up high‑tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable our customers – the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase the production yields, and thus, functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Founded in 2016, we bring together the most creative minds (approx. 425 employees) in science and technology and develop a one‑of‑a‑kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Are you a precise and analytical financial professional with a critical mindset? Do you have experience and a deep understanding of financial administration and reporting in an international setting, and are you looking for a challenging role within a fast growing company? Then we are looking for you!

What will you be doing?

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions. You will work closely with various departments and contribute to the further professionalization of our financial processes.

Your responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the timely and correct processing of all financial transactions including reconciliations;
• Preparing documents for the monthly closing, including balance reconciliations, provisions, and revenue reports;
• Supporting consolidations and the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports;
• Providing ad‑hoc analyses and supporting cross‑functional projects;
• Critically assessing financial data and ensuring smooth execution of processes;
• Preparing and updating clear, periodic (subsidy) budget reports in collaboration with project managers and other departments;
• Identifying and implementing improvements to further optimize financial processes.

Startups can provide phenomenal learning and development opportunities but can also be a hectic environment at times. You must fit in such a climate and don’t mind to constantly implement changes and process improvements, and to go the extra mile on a regular basis and feel comfortable with some uncertainty.

Furthermore, you need to recognize yourself in the profile as described below.

• A completed HBO/University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field
• Strong technical understanding of both NL GAAP and IFRS
• Several years of experience in a similar financial or analytical role
• Excellent Excel skills
• Experience with ERP system in tech‑driven production environment
• A critical eye, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately
• Ability to work in an international environment, strong communication skills and excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written
• A hands‑on mentality with a proactive and problem‑solving attitude. You always think a few steps ahead and dare to challenge existing processes to improve them
• You are open to work 5 days in the Rotterdam Office
• You are independent but do not hesitate to ask for help when needed

What can you expect from us?

Getting on board now is a great opportunity to grow with the company from a technical, personal, and financial perspective. Nearfield's momentum is energetic and promising!

Our starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:

• Valuation of your work‑life balance
• Time for some relaxation: 30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours)
• 8% holiday allowance
• Commuting allowance
• Discount on your health insurance
• We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!
• Besides a challenging role where you can utilise the full extent of your professional knowledge

Our recruitment process

• Screening by Recruiter
• 1st interview with Financial Controller and Financial Accountant
• 2nd interview with CFO and Business Controller
• Offer and reference check
• Meeting our CEO
• Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments