Financial Controller (Interim- Maternity leave)

Tiqets.com; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiqets is seeking an interim Financial Controller to join our Amsterdam team for a seven-month period to cover maternity leave. You will own the full financial closing cycle, drive process automation, manage daily working capital (AP/AR and cash flow forecasting), and lead statutory reporting and audit coordination.

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, you will act as a key contact for finance tooling and internal controls across the business, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years in financial control, audit, or core accounting.
• RA qualification preferred or equivalent.
• Fluency in English; strong cross-team collaboration.
• Based in the Netherlands with valid local work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the financial statements.
• Monthly closings and accurate reporting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.
• Create weekly cash flow prognoses.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable daily.
• Optimise internal controls and maintain framework.
• Draft reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Automate finance processes further.
• Maintain Jira and Confluence for finance tools.
• Be the point of contact for finance processes and systems.

Skills

Financial control

Audit

Process automation

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

RA qualification (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Tiqets is one of the fastest-growing tech scale-ups in the Netherlands. To keep it moving fast and making culture more accessible, we’re hiring a Financial Controller (Interim) to join us!

• Full-time
• Amsterdam

Who are we?

We are revolutionizing the way people buy tickets to unforgettable experiences at the best destinations all over the world. Our technology makes planning easy for thousands of travelers to find all the experiences they don't want to miss during their trip (museums, zoos, theme parks, and more), so they can book all their tickets in one place.

Our values

• We are remarkable: Have fun, be creative and celebrate great moments!
• We are accessible: Communicate honestly and support each other
• We are adaptable: Learn, adapt, and pivot. That's who we are!

What you will do

As a Financial Controller at Tiqets, reporting directly to our Manager of Finance, you will join our team on a 7-month interim basis (maternity leave). You will play a central role in maintaining financial operational excellence while scaling our internal systems. You will own the full financial closing cycle, drive process automation, manage daily working capital (AP/AR and cash flow forecasting), and lead statutory reporting and audit coordination. Combining strong analytical rigor with a proactive mindset, you will act as a key contact for finance tooling and internal controls across the business.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the financial statements
• Responsible for monthly closings and accurate reporting
• Monthly review and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations
• Creating weekly cash flow prognoses
• Manage AP and AR on a daily basis
• Optimise internal controls and maintain the internal control framework
• Draft various reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Further automation of the finance processes
• Jira & Confluence maintenance
• Be a point of contact for the Finance processes and systems of the business

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; RA qualification (or equivalent qualification path) is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial control, audit, or core accounting—ideally within an international or high-growth tech environment.
• Practical mindset with a passion for process automation, system efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a dynamic setting.
• Based in the Netherlands with valid local work authorization.