(Junior) Financial Controller

Basic-Fit; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Career Growth

Hybrid work model

Salary & Benefits

Gym access

Pension plan

Job summary

Basic-Fit is seeking a Financial Controller to join the Financial Control team, owning parts of the monthly close and reporting cycle. You will design scalable processes, improve efficiencies, and ensure accurate IFRS 16 rental and general ledger data across international entities.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality reports, drive process improvements, and support external audits while growing your finance career in a fast‑growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (HBO/WO).
• Strong expertise in R2R, GL accounting, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with big data sets in Excel or similar tools.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus; SAP/S/4HANA and LucaNet experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement improvements to financial processes and document procedures.
• Own accounting entries, reconciliations, and lead schedules for balance sheets and P&L accounts.
• Ensure IFRS 16 rental information is recorded across entities.
• Coordinate with Reporting, Tax, Legal, AP/AR, and other teams on internal controls and ad-hoc analyses.
• Prepare reports for authorities and support external audits.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen the Internal Control Framework.

Skills

Record-to-Report (R2R)

General Ledger

Month-end close

Year-end close

Internal controls

Excel data analysis

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance (HBO/WO)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

LucaNet

Tagetik/SoftCo

Excel

Job description

This Is What Your Role Looks Like

Basic-Fit is growing rapidly, and our Finance department is going through various projects and changes, including process improvements and setting new policies and procedures.

As a Financial Controller, you’ll be part of the Financial Control team (16 FTE): a talented, international team of quick-thinking finance professionals who produce high-quality reports while working closely with the business. You’ll take ownership of the correct and complete processing and reporting of part of our business, constantly improving the monthly figures and the process behind them. You’ll initiate improvements that make our financial processes more efficient, effective, and scalable. This is your chance to design, implement, and own new processes that help Basic-Fit scale to the next level!

Your Responsibilities

• Design and implement process improvements and document desktop procedures, making our finance organization more efficient and scalable.
• Proactively pick up business issues that impact the general ledger and evaluate them to find workable solutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of journal entries, accruals, and IFRS 16 rental contract information across multiple (international) entities.
• Create and review reconciliations and lead schedules for all balance sheet balances and relevant P&L accounts.
• Prepare reporting for the relevant authorities and support external audit requirements.
• Team up with Reporting & Tax, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Business Control, and other colleagues, and contribute to the further development of the Internal Control Framework, special projects, and ad‑hoc analyses.

Who Are You?

You are a dedicated self‑starter and problem solver who isn’t afraid to take the lead. You’re accurate, you thrive in a dynamic and positive environment, and you want to keep developing your own skills and interests.

Additionally, We’re Looking For Someone With

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (HBO/WO).
• Strong expertise in Record‑to‑Report (R2R), General Ledger (GL) accounting, financial reconciliations, month‑end and year‑end close activities, and strengthening internal controls.
• Proficiency in handling and analyzing (big) data sets in tools such as MS Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French is a plus.
• Experience with IFRS and SAP (S/4HANA) & LucaNet is preferred.
• Knowledge of Tagetik/SoftCo rental and AP systems is a plus.
• The ability to interact with all departments and levels across the organization.

What We Offer You

At Basic-Fit, it’s not just about work, it’s about your growth. As a Financial Controller, you’ll have the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.
• Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Work Culture: An informal, international, and down‑to‑earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
• Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.
• Salary: A monthly gross salary between €3500 and €5300 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience and background.
• Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).
• Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.

About Basic-Fit

Basic-Fit is Europe’s leader in the value‑for‑money fitness market, with more than 4.7 million members across 1,650+ clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving. If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you’ve come to the right place!

What Makes Us Unique?

• Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don’t just work for our members, partners, and teams—we work with them.
• Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.

Questions? Feel free to contact Kerensa van der Lans at [e-mail].