Head of Financial Control- Netherlands

EMEA Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Head of Financial Control in the Netherlands to lead accounting, reporting, and compliance for multiple Dutch entities within a global financial services group. You will partner with local and international stakeholders and drive finance transformation initiatives.

The role offers broad exposure across finance operations, governance, and strategic projects, with a hands-on, leadership-focused approach in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with solid experience in mid to large organizations.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, controls and risk management.
• Experience working with international teams and managing stakeholders.
• Experience with outsourcing/offshoring finance activities.
• Familiarity with Dutch regulatory environment and local GAAP.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple Dutch entities.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Manage month-end, year-end, and statutory reporting processes.
• Maintain compliance with local regulatory, tax, and audit requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls and address potential risks.
• Collaborate with shared service teams and external advisors.
• Support business decisions through financial insights and analysis.
• Contribute to finance transformation and strategic projects.

Skills

Accounting controls

Stakeholder management

Cross-border collaboration

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are supporting a search for a Head of Financial Control- Netherlands to lead finance activities for a well-established financial services organization in the Netherlands.

This role will take ownership of local accounting, reporting, and compliance, while acting as a key business partner to both local and international stakeholders.

The position offers broad exposure across finance operations, governance, and strategic initiatives within a dynamic, global environment.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Financial Control- Netherlands:

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple Dutch entities
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Manage month-end, year-end, and statutory reporting processes
• Maintain compliance with local regulatory, tax, and audit requirements
• Strengthen internal controls and address potential risks
• Collaborate with shared service teams and external advisors
• Support business decisions through financial insights and analysis
• Contribute to finance transformation and strategic projects

Profile:

• Qualified Accountant with solid experience in mid to large organizations
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, controls, and risk management
• Proven ability to work across international teams and manage stakeholders
• Experience overseeing outsourced or offshore finance activities is beneficial
• Familiarity with Dutch regulatory environment and local GAAP
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills would be a strong advantage
• Experience with SAP

This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone looking to combine operational responsibility with strategic involvement.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.