Manager Finance Operations

Patrickbeek.com; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Growth opportunities

CSR-focused employer

40% employee discount

Job summary

Patrickbeek.com, based in Amsterdam, seeks a Manager Finance Operations to lead the global accounting and financial operations framework. You will own end-to-end processes—order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and month-end close—across 100+ stores worldwide, driving optimization post-migration and AI-enabled workflows.

You will manage the AP/AR lifecycle, cash flow, and internal controls, while mentoring a high-performing team and advising senior leadership on financial impact and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years in international accounting and finance operations.
• Leadership experience (3+ years).
• Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 and AP automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance operations across global networks and month-end close.
• Own AP/AR end-to-end processes including invoicing, payments, and aging reporting.
• Drive post-migration optimization of D365 and Medius; implement AI-enabled workflows.
• Build scalable controls and data quality across 100+ locations.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance operations team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Medius

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing international retail brand, is seeking a Manager Finance Operations to lead their global accounting and financial operations. Based at their Amsterdam headquarters, the successful candidate will own the end-to-end financial infrastructure—from order-to-cash and procure-to-pay to month-end close—across 100+ stores worldwide. As the internal business owner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Medius, this role will drive post-migration optimization, eliminate manual workarounds, and build scalable, AI-enabled workflows. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an analytical professional who sees every manual step as an opportunity to improve and can inspire a high-performing team to do the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance operations team to ensure timely, accurate reporting and month-end closings across global operations, overseeing order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, and travel & expense flows.
• Own the AP and AR functions end-to-end, ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices and payments, customer billing, collections, and accurate aging reporting.
• Manage cash flow operations, including settlement of cash receipts, reconciliation of clearing accounts, and resolution of discrepancies with store teams across 100+ global locations.
• Act as the internal business owner for D365 Finance & Operations and the Medius AP automation platform, driving adoption, closing post-migration gaps, and ensuring configurations align with evolving business needs.
• Drive the AP automation roadmap from invoice capture through to payment approval workflows, continuously raising straight-through processing rates and enforcing data quality and internal controls.
• Conduct systematic process audits, lead the implementation of workflow automation to reduce cycle time and error rates, and maintain a prioritized improvement backlog tracked through to measurable outcomes.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for AI adoption within Finance Operations, covering anomaly detection in AP/AR, automated reconciliation, and AI-assisted close processes, ensuring clean data for analytics.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance operations team, defining team structure, roles, and career pathways for an increasingly automated environment.
• Serve as a key financial advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on operational performance, process health, and the financial impact of strategic decisions.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years in international accounting and finance operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations; experience with Medius or a comparable AP automation platform is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to deliver process improvement and automation initiatives that produce measurable efficiency gains.
• Comfortable working at the intersection of finance and technology, engaging meaningfully with IT, implementation partners, and AI/data teams.
• Experience evaluating or deploying AI or machine-learning-based tools in a finance context is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional communication and people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and hold a team accountable.
• Analytical, hands-on, and proactive—balancing strategic vision with sharp attention to detail in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus.

What Our Client Offers

• Autonomy: Empowerment to take ownership, make meaningful decisions, and drive impact without unnecessary layers of sign-off.
• Growth: Abundant opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in a supportive environment that views employee potential as a key asset.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: A steadfast commitment to sustainability and ethical business, working exclusively with suppliers who uphold the highest standards aligned with the ILO.
• Perks & Compensation: A competitive salary based on relevant skills and experience, plus a 40% discount on the company's beautifully crafted, high-quality products.