Interim Senior Financial Controller

JP Gray; Moordrecht; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Gray is seeking an Interim Senior Financial Controller to join a fast‑growing international organization in Moordrecht. 40 hours per week, 3 months with possible extension. Start ASAP.

English and Dutch language proficiency required; freelance as ZZP is YES. The role emphasizes hands‑on finance support, process improvements, and stakeholder collaboration across Group Finance and UK teams. You will manage day-to-day controls, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end close, partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of Financial Control experience in an international environment.
• Experience as Senior Financial Controller in an international setting.
• Fluent English communication, written and verbal.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) is mandatory.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial control activities within the Benelux business.
• Act as a trusted business partner and sparring partner to management and key stakeholders.
• Drive and finalize ongoing audit activities for the Belgian entity.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Assist with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations.
• Collaborate with accounting, payroll, controlling, and cash collection teams.
• Support internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Collaborate with Group Finance and international stakeholders on various finance initiatives.

Skills

Dynamics 365 F&O

Excel

Audits

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Independent work

International exposure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Senior Financial Controller to join a growing international organization. This role is ideal for a finance professional who can quickly add value, act as a trusted business partner, and provide hands-on support across the finance function during a key transition period.

Location: Moordrecht
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: 3 months (Extension is possible)
Languages: English & Dutch
Starting date: ASAP
Hourly rate: To be discussed
ZZP/ Freelance: YES

Are you a Senior Financial Controller who can hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced international environment?

As Interim Senior Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring financial continuity while supporting an established finance team. You will act as a sparring partner to management, take ownership of critical financial processes, and contribute hands-on where needed. This position requires someone who can seamlessly switch between strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and operational execution.

You will work closely with the local finance team as well as Group Finance stakeholders in the UK to ensure accurate reporting, successful project delivery, and continuous process improvements.

What you'll do

• Take ownership of the day-to-day financial control activities within the Benelux business
• Act as a trusted business partner and sparring partner to management and key stakeholders
• Drive and finalize the ongoing audit activities for the Belgian entity
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Assist with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and performance analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations
• Work closely with accounting, payroll, controlling, and cash collection teams
• Support internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies
• Collaborate with Group Finance and international stakeholders on various finance initiatives

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Background in Audit, combined with a minimum of 2-4 years of Financial Control experience
• Experience working as a Senior Financial Controller within an international environment
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) is mandatory
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial systems
• Solid understanding of audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ability to operate independently and quickly adapt to new environments
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Energetic and proactive mindset
• Strong ownership mentality with a hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative, transparent, and approachable personality
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally
• Quick learner with a strong interest in systems and process optimization
• Able to build relationships across teams and functions
• A true team player who leads by example

Contract & conditions

• Contract: Minimum 3 months with the possibility of extension
• Working hours: 32-40 hours per week
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Work environment: International, collaborative, and transparent organization with ambitious growth plans