Senior Finance Operations Specialist

nLighten; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-growth environment

Leadership exposure

Impactful work

Job summary

nLighten is looking for a Senior Finance Operations Specialist to enhance its finance function. This role will manage multi-entity operations, oversee financial reporting, and ensure compliance with regulations, while offering growth opportunities in a fast-scaling environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong finance background, analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in finance operations or accounting roles.
• Experience managing month-end closings and financial reporting under IFRS.
• Proficiency with finance ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting for assigned entities.
• Lead month-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Master’s degree or CPA, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations

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Company Profile

nLighten is a European platform of distributed edge data centers, designed to meet the growing demand for AI, 5G, and hybrid cloud deployments. As a rapidly expanding provider, we offer scalable colocation hubs and best-in-class energy solutions across Europe. Our innovative and sustainable approach to digital infrastructure ensures reliability, efficiency, and future-ready solutions for our clients. nLighten’s current footprint is 34 data centers in 7 European countries, with the ambition to grow to 100 sites during the next 3-4 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Finance Operations Specialist to strengthen our growing finance function at nLighten. In this key role, you will contribute directly to the financial health of the nLighten Group by managing complex multi-entity operations, supporting pan-European reporting, and optimizing processes to scale with our business. This position offers high visibility across our European footprint and significant opportunities to drive impact.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting for assigned nLighten entities in accordance with group policies.
• Lead and optimize month-end close processes, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring alignment with cash flow objectives.
• Support group cash flow planning, intercompany funding, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, local GAAP, and IFRS.
• Assist in tax compliance, including VAT, CIT, and other local obligations, and support tax audits.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and internal management reports with high accuracy and insight.
• Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth audit cycles.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and tax reporting obligations across multiple European entities.
• Stay current with evolving financial regulations and advise on implications for the group.

System & Process Improvement

• Identify, lead, and implement process improvements across accounting and reporting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and reporting through automation.
• Contribute to the optimization of finance systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations is advantageous.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A master’s degree and/or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a strong advantage.
• 4+ years of experience in finance operations or accounting roles, ideally in multi-entity, pan-European environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end closings and financial reporting under IFRS or local GAAP
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reporting standards.
• Proficiency with Finance ERP systems; familiarity with Dynamics Finance & Operations is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-border teams.

Why Join Us?

• High-growth environment: Be part of a fast-scaling company transforming Europe’s digital infrastructure.
• Leadership exposure: Collaborate directly with senior stakeholders across countries and functions.
• Impactful work: Contribute to building a best-in-class finance function in a data-driven organization.

If you have the right experience and are excited about contributing to the next evolution of edge data centers, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of our journey toward a more connected, efficient, and sustainable digital future.

All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

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• Industries

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