Senior Finance Manager

EMEA Recruitment; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is working with a mature aerospace and defence scale-up to recruit a Senior Finance Manager in Amsterdam. You will partner with the CFO to scale the group finance function, focusing on IFRS consolidation, group reporting, and strong internal controls across multiple entities.

The role spans financial control, M&A integration, ERP optimization and auditor liaison, with Europe-wide collaboration. Fluency in English and Big Four exposure highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA) desirable.
• Big Four experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and strengthen financial control processes, accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead group reporting and consolidation under IFRS across multiple legal entities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Develop internal controls, governance frameworks and management reporting.
• Act as the main point of contact for group and statutory auditors.

Skills

IFRS consolidation

Group reporting

M&A integration

Financial controls

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

We are working with an ambitious, well-funded, mature scale-up in the Aerospace and Defence industry, with a vision to build a leading European industrial group through innovation, organic growth and acquisitions.

This is a rare opportunity to join the business at an exciting time and stage of development and help build its finance function as it expands across Europe.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on Senior Finance Manager to work closely with the CFO and help scale and develop the group finance function.

This broad role combines financial control, group reporting, IFRS consolidation and M&A integration, offering the opportunity to establish scalable processes, systems and controls to support continued international growth.

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Working model: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Manager Finance:

• Own and strengthen financial control processes, accounting policies and procedures
• Lead group reporting and consolidation under IFRS across multiple legal entities
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Develop internal controls, governance frameworks and management reporting
• Act as the main point of contact for group and statutory auditors

M&A and Integration

• Support the financial aspects of acquisitions and due diligence
• Lead or support the financial integration of acquired businesses
• Establish consistent reporting, accounting and control processes across the group
• Collaborate with local finance team & leaders to ensure smooth integration

Finance Operations & Systems

• Help build and develop the internal finance function
• Improve finance processes, systems and operational efficiency
• Support ERP implementations and optimization
• Manage external accounting providers and support the transition of activities in-house
• Build scalable finance infrastructure to support growth

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the CFO on financial control, reporting and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders across multiple countries and legal entities
• Support centralized finance activities, including treasury, group reporting and investor reporting

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
• A recognized accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Big Four experience is highly desirable
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing sectors
• Significant experience in financial control, group finance or management accounting
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS and group consolidation
• Experience working in an international, multi-entity environment
• Exposure to M&A and post-acquisition integration
• Experience improving finance processes, controls, reporting and systems
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a pragmatic, hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a growing scale-up environment
• Fluency in English is essential. Other languages are a strong plus
• Willingness and ability to travel across Europe, including periodic on-site work with acquired companies

The role offers an opportunity to shape the finance function of a fast-growing and ambitious company, working closely with the CFO in an international environment and benefiting from a competitive package.

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 welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.