Senior Financial Controller: IFRS & Controls Leader

BauWatch Group; Apeldoorn; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

BauWatch Group is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across the Europe-based Group Finance team. You will own complex reporting, ensure IFRS compliance and strengthen internal controls while partnering with finance colleagues across Europe.

You will drive process improvements, support ERP and reporting system development, and coordinate external audits to uphold financial integrity. Strong English and international experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Economics.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in financial control, accounting or external audit.
• Big Four experience is a strong advantage.
• RA, ACCA or CPA qualification is a plus but not required.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and consolidated reporting.
• Experience in an international multi-entity environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual Group closing and consolidation process.
• Safeguard the quality, accuracy and timeliness of Group financial reporting.
• Prepare and review complex accounting positions and ensure consistent application of Group Accounting Policies and IFRS.
• Support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements.
• Act as the technical accounting expert for the Group Finance organisation.
• Coordinate the annual external audit and resolve technical accounting matters with external auditors.
• Translate new accounting developments into practical Group policies and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of closing, reporting and control processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Change management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation software

Job description

BauWatch Group is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting across the Europe-based Group Finance team. You will own complex reporting, ensure IFRS compliance and strengthen internal controls while partnering with finance colleagues across Europe.

You will drive process improvements, support ERP and reporting system development, and coordinate external audits to uphold financial integrity. Strong English and international experience are essential.