Financial Controller

Olympus Corporation; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension plan

Health check

Bicycle plan

28 days holiday (1.0 fte)

Allowance for working from home

Maternity and paternity policies

Job summary

Olympus Corporation in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Senior Financial Controller to manage end-to-end controlling for 1–3 entities in the North Cluster. You will coordinate audits, liaise with authorities, and ensure accurate closing under GAAP and IFRS.

The role requires 10+ years in controlling, solid SAP FICO skills, and strong Excel/BI capabilities, with fluency in English and Dutch market knowledge.

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, economics, accounting, auditing, or a comparable discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in controlling, accounting, or financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FICO or comparable ERP systems, as well as strong MS Excel and BI/data analysis tool skills.
• Solid knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply accounting standards in practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures.
• Self-driven, structured, and detail-oriented working style with a high level of accountability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in an international matrix organization.
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a high affinity for financial processes, systems, and data quality.
• Fluent in English; role-relevant knowledge of Dutch and the Dutch market mandatory.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end financial controlling responsibility for 1–3 entities within the North Cluster, ensuring stable and high-quality financial processes.
• Preparation, coordination, and support of internal and external financial audits in close collaboration with auditors and internal stakeholders
• Acting as central point of contact for communication with authorities and external partners, including statutory and tax reporting
• Support and monitoring of tax governance topics, including transfer pricing and tax declarations
• Advisory role for complex accounting matters requiring local expertise, including escalation management for operational issues
• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in compliance with local GAAP and IFRS
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations, including coordination with the Shared Service Center (SSC)
• Monitoring and ensuring high data quality standards in line with external regulations and internal (J-SOX) requirements
• Close collaboration with Finance Business Partners and FP&A teams to align on reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Active contribution to harmonization initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement across EMEA

Skills

SAP FICO

MS Excel

BI/Data analysis

Education

University degree in business/ economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Your Responsibilities

End-to-end financial controlling responsibility for 1–3 entities within the North Cluster, ensuring stable and high-quality financial processes.

• Preparation, coordination, and support of internal and external financial audits in close collaboration with auditors and internal stakeholders
• Acting as central point of contact for communication with authorities and external partners, including statutory and tax reporting
• Support and monitoring of tax governance topics, including transfer pricing and tax declarations
• Advisory role for complex accounting matters requiring local expertise, including escalation management for operational issues
• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in compliance with local GAAP and IFRS
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations, including coordination with the Shared Service Center (SSC)
• Monitoring and ensuring high data quality standards in line with external regulations and internal (J‑SOX) requirements
• Close collaboration with Finance Business Partners and FP&A teams to align on reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Active contribution to harmonization initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement across EMEA

Your qualification

University degree in business administration, economics, accounting, auditing, or a comparable discipline.

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in controlling, accounting, or financial reporting
• Hands‑on experience with SAP FICO or comparable ERP systems, as well as strong MS Excel and BI/data analysis tool skills
• Solid knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply accounting standards in practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures
• Self‑driven, structured, and detail‑oriented working style with a high level of accountability
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in an international matrix organization
• Results‑oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and a high affinity for financial processes, systems, and data quality
• Fluent in English; role‑relevant knowledge of Dutch and the Dutch market mandatory

Your benefits

28 days of holiday (1.0 fte)

• Flexible working hours
• Bicycle plan
• Free coffee and tea
• Fitness allowance
• Anniversaries
• Computer glasses
• Allowance for working at home
• Maternity and paternity policies
• Pension plan
• Health check
• Financial check‑up