Financial Controller (Production)

Michael Page (Netherlands); Zaandam; Presencial; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a plastics production business in the Netherlands. You will take ownership of financial accounting, reporting and control for the company and its entities within a manufacturing environment, partnering with management to safeguard financial integrity.

The Successful Applicant profile includes an HBO or university degree in Accountancy/Finance & Control, about 8+ years in accounting or external audit, and strong Dutch and English

Qualificações

• HBO or university degree in Accountancy/Finance & Control or related field.
• 8+ years of accounting, financial control or external audit experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, production or industrial organisations strongly preferred.
• External audit background with in-house finance experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own the complete financial administration for the company and related entities.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and analyse periodic financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, provisions, accruals and intercompany positions.
• Maintain financial control over manufacturing processes, inventory and costs.
• Monitor financial administration around purchasing, production and inventory movements.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve finance procedures across the organisation.
• Identify financial risks and develop appropriate control measures.
• Lead, coach and support finance colleagues within the team.
• Act as financial sparring partner for management and other departments.
• Translate financial information into clear insights and recommendations for management.
• Support automation and optimisation of financial processes and systems.
• Take ownership of statutory annual accounts and coordinate year-end audits.
• Serve as main contact for external accountant and auditor.

Conhecimentos

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formação académica

Accountancy/Finance degree

Ferramentas

IFRS

Dutch GAAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Great career opportunity
• Plastic Production business

About Our Client

The company is established in manufacturing within the plastics production industry, supplying high-quality plastic products and solutions to customers across multiple markets. Our production environment combines manufacturing expertise with a strong focus on quality, reliability and operational efficiency. With several entities and a growing international customer and supplier base, Finance plays an important role in maintaining control while supporting the continued development of the organisation. To further strengthen our finance function, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller who will take ownership of financial accounting, reporting and control.

Job Description

• Taking ownership of the complete financial administration for the company and its related entities
• Coordinating and reviewing the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes
• Preparing and analysing periodic financial statements and management reports
• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the general ledger
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations, provisions, accruals and intercompany positions
• Maintaining financial control over a manufacturing environment, including areas such as inventory, production costsand working capital
• Monitoring the financial administration surrounding purchasing, production and inventory movements
• Strengthening internal controls and improving finance procedures across the organisation
• Identifying financial risks and developing appropriate control measures
• Leading, coaching and supporting colleagues within the finance team
• Acting as a financial sparring partner for management and other departments
• Converting financial information into clear insights and recommendations for management
• Supporting further automation and optimisation of financial processes and systems
• Taking ownership of the statutory annual accounts and coordinating the year-end audit
• Acting as the main contact for the external accountant and auditor
• Contributing to the continued professionalisation and scalability of the finance organisation

The Successful Applicant

• A completed HBO or university degree in Accountancy, Finance & Control, Business Economics or a comparable field
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience within accounting, financial control or external audit
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial organisation is strongly preferred
• A background in external audit combined with subsequent experience in an in-house finance position is an advantage
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, preferably including experience with Dutch GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with statutory reporting and coordinating external audits
• Understanding of financial processes within a production environment, including inventory accounting, cost allocation and manufacturing costs
• Previous experience supervising, coaching or developing finance colleagues
• Strong analytical skills combined with a high level of accuracy
• The ability to move comfortably between detailed accounting topics and broader business discussions
• A proactive approach to improving processes, controls and financial systems
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge stakeholders when necessary
• Good command of both Dutch and English
• Full-time availability, preferably at short notice

What's on Offer

Great career development plan