Head of Accounting & Internal Control BeNe

Schneider Electric; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flex plan

Flexible work options

Confidential counseling

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the Netherlands seeks a Head of Accounting & Internal Control to lead multiple teams across the BENE region, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. You will drive strategic initiatives, solve complex problems, and shape the future of our financial processes.

This high-impact role offers leadership across territories and collaboration with cross-functional leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership to manage and inspire large teams toward operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills to address complex, non-recurring problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align team goals with broader business priorities.
• Sound judgment in decisions that impact functional and cross-functional areas.
• Fluent in English; French or Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage multiple accounting teams to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable, receivable, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Make independent decisions on complex financial matters and recommend changes to processes and policies.
• Set strategic direction for your teams in alignment with organizational objectives and drive long-term financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

English

French

Dutch

Job description

Join us as a Head of Accounting & Internal Control BENE, where you'll lead multiple teams to deliver financial excellence and compliance across our operations. This leadership role offers the chance to drive strategic initiatives, solve complex challenges, and shape the future of our financial processes.

What will you do?

• Direct and manage multiple accounting teams to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with local regulations
• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable, receivable, financial statement preparation, and regulatory reporting
• Make independent decisions on complex financial matters and recommend impactful changes to processes and policies
• Set strategic direction for your teams in alignment with organizational objectives and drive long-term financial performance

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Proven leadership ability to manage and inspire large teams toward operational excellence
• Strong analytical skills to address complex, non-recurring problems and develop innovative solutions
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align team goals with broader business priorities
• Sound judgment in making decisions that impact functional and cross-functional areas
• Fluent in English, French or Dutch is a plus

What's in it for me?

• Lead a high-performing team with significant influence on financial strategy and compliance
• Visible leadership role where your contributions directly impact organizational success
• Opportunity to innovate processes and drive operational improvements across territories
• Supportive, collaborative culture that values expertise and leadership
• Career growth through challenging, complex work and cross-functional collaboration

Bring your leadership and financial expertise to a role where you'll truly make a difference —

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