Group Financial Controller

Finance Factor; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary with bonus

Good pension scheme

NS business card for travel

Opportunities for personal development

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Finance Factor is seeking a Group Financial Controller to strengthen financial governance and ensure high-quality reporting in Utrecht. The candidate will manage IFRS topics, evolve the accounting manual, and coordinate audits, requiring 6–8+ years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting. This role provides opportunities for personal and professional growth in a respected company with a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of experience in financial control, group reporting or external audit.
• Pragmatic and proactive approach with end-to-end ownership of responsibilities.
• Experience in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the internal financial control framework.
• Own group-wide IFRS topics as subject-matter expert.
• Maintain and evolve the Group IFRS Accounting Manual.
• Support coordination of the group external audit.
• Contribute to annual report and related disclosures.
• Drive continuous improvement and participate in projects.
• Design and deliver training on IFRS and internal controls.

Skills

Financial control

IFRS knowledge

Consolidation understanding

Proactive approach

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Post-master qualification (RA/CPA/RC/EMFC)

Job description

Functie omschrijving

As Group Financial Controller within the Aalberts Group Control department, you strengthen group-wide financial governance and ensure consistent, high-quality financial reporting & control across the group. You contribute to the development of a robust internal control framework, act as an IFRS subject-matter expert for group wide topics and counterpart to external group auditors, enabling “on time, in full” reporting and a robust control environment throughout the group. You will report directly to the Group Controller and collaborate closely with the head-office team as well as with the business.

Your mission in this role (pragmatic, hands‑on, group-wide):

• strengthen the group internal financial control framework by enhancing risk assessments, minimum control standards, and practical guidance that works in the business.
• own group-wide IFRS topics as subject‑matter expert: develop, update, and socialize IFRS position papers and accounting guidance for complex or non‑routine transactions.
• maintain and evolve the Group IFRS Accounting Manual, ensuring consistent interpretation and application across entities and supporting finance teams with clear, pragmatic guidance.
• support coordination of the group external audit (planning, evidence requests, issue management and closure).
• contribute to annual report and related disclosures by ensuring accounting positions, control evidence and audit documentation are complete and aligned.
• drive continuous improvement and participate in projects on standardization, automation and control framework roll‑out.
• build capability through the Aalberts Finance Academy: design and deliver training on IFRS, policies, internal controls, and close discipline to uplift finance team.

This role has group-wide exposure and significant interaction with senior stakeholders.

Functie eisen

You hold a Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent); a post‑master qualification (RA/CPA/RC/EMFC) is a plus. You bring 6–8+ years of experience in financial control, group reporting and/or external audit in an international environment. You have strong knowledge of IFRS and solid understanding of consolidation and group reporting concepts.

The role requires a pragmatic, proactive approach and end‑to‑end ownership of key responsibilities.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Why work at Aalberts?

• be part of a globally respected company that thrives on technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and operational excellence.
• work alongside a diverse and driven team of professionals who are passionate about making an impact.

What are we offering?

• a market‑competitive salary with bonus and excellent secondary benefits
• a fun and motivated team that collaborates internationally across various disciplines
• working with different colleagues both in the Netherlands and abroad
• a good pension scheme
• NS business card for business travel, where employer covers cost for first class commuter travel
• opportunities for personal development and training
• hybrid working options

Benefit from strong opportunities for professional growth, personal development, and career progression — all within a collaborative and empowering work environment!