Financial Controller

REFRESCO; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension not required (employer paid)

28 holidays

Office near Rotterdam

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Refresco in Rotterdam seeks a Financial Controller to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting while improving processes and internal controls. You will join an international Accounting team and work on month-end close, SOX controls, budgeting and automation initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years in a similar senior financial accounting position, with strong SAP and Excel skills and a structured, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a comparable senior role within a financial accounting team.
• Proven knowledge and experience with SOX Controls.
• Strong understanding of SAP and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured way of working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues.
• Affinity with and understanding of AI-driven tools, data analytics and process automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the month end closing and contributing towards timely, accurate, reliable and complete closing and reporting.
• Prepare and review complex accounting entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations, with a specific focus on trade margin accounting and trade-related accruals, including preparation of the monthly trade margin analysis.
• Prepare and execute complex SOX controls, including inventory, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and other key financial reporting controls, while supporting the continuous improvement of the internal control framework.
• Maintain a dotted-line reporting relationship with the Senior Specialist Procurement Accounting & Projects for trade-related accounting activities and projects.
• Support the Manager Financial Accounting in reviewing month-end deliverables, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting packages, and SOX control execution.
• Support in budgeting and forecasting activities including submissions.
• Actively identifying and implementing process enhancements and automation solutions.
• Lead and coordinate the maintenance of the financial accounting mailbox.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Support with external auditors to ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights, ad hoc questions and support and recommendations.

Skills

SOX controls

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Structured working

Change & automation mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Financial Controller (17663)

As our Financial Controller, you will play an essential role in ensuring timely, accurate, reliable and complete financial reporting. You will combine recurring financial operations with process improvements, automation and the further development of internal controls and SOX compliance.

You will join our international Accounting team in Rotterdam, consisting of Financial Accountants, finance specialists and Accounts Payable Officers. As Refresco continues to grow, the complexity and scope of the team’s work are expanding. This creates an environment in which you can develop, contribute and make a real impact.

In this role, you will report to the Manager Financial Accounting and work alongside three other colleagues focused on financial accounting.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for the month end closing and contributing towards timely, accurate, reliable and complete closing and reporting.
• Prepare and review complex accounting entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations, with a specific focus on trade margin accounting and trade-related accruals, including preparation of the monthly trade margin analysis.
• Prepare and execute complex SOX controls, including inventory, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and other key financial reporting controls, while supporting the continuous improvement of the internal control framework.
• Maintain a dotted-line reporting relationship with the Senior Specialist Procurement Accounting & Projects for trade-related accounting activities and projects.
• Support the Manager Financial Accounting in reviewing month-end deliverables, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting packages, and SOX control execution.
• Support in budgeting and forecasting activities including submissions.
• Actively identifying and implementing process enhancements and automation solutions.
• Lead and coordinate the maintenance of the financial accounting mailbox.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Support with external auditors to ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights, ad hoc questions and support and recommendations.

What you will bring

We are looking for person with a passion for finance. Someone who thrives in a changing environment filled with opportunities to develop themselves, adding value to our organization. We are looking for someone with the following background:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a comparable senior role within a financial accounting team.
• Proven knowledge and experience with SOX Controls.
• Strong understanding of SAP and Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured way of working.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues.
• Affinity with and understanding of AI-driven tools, data analytics and process automation technologies.
• You have an analytical but entrepreneurial mindset and likes to be challenged, creating structure and change in a dynamic environment.

Behind every drink is a team that makes it happen. Join ours.

What we offer you.

At Refresco, we believe that your work should be rewarding, both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer you:

• Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual bonus
• No personal pension contribution – your pension is fully paid by Refresco
• 28 days of holiday (based on full-time employment) to recharge and enjoy your time off
• Continuous opportunities to develop yourself, with access to tailored courses, interactive e-learnings,
• Free access to OpenUp for you and your family members, supporting mental well-being and personal development
• A modern office nearby the vibrant city of Rotterdam
• Fun and connection through regular events organized by our enthusiastic Fun Committee
• Opportunities for professional development and training to help you grow in your career
• An NS Business Card or commuting allowance, making your journey to the office more convenient
• Memorable moments together, from our weekly shared Thursday lunches to annual events like Wellbeing Week, the Christmas dinner, and our Holding trip.
• A culture shaped by our core values: entrepreneurial, passionate, agile, responsible and excellent.

Recruitment process

To ensure a fair and thorough selection, an assessment may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

In case of any questions with regards to the position, you may reach out to Yasimin Harput (Corporate Recruiter Group/HQ) E-mail: [e-mail]

Important to know: We are currently unable to offer relocation support for this position. Candidates must be based locally in The Netherlands.