Senior Financial Controller (RA)

Swapfiets; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 5,500–6,700 EUR gross per

32 vacation days

Pension plan

Laptop and phone allowance

Travel allowance

Lunch at office

Urban Sports Club for Business

Learning programs and development

RA qualification maintenance budget

Volunteer day

Job summary

Swapfiets seeks a Senior Financial Controller (RA) to build and control our finance foundation across multiple countries. You will lead technical accounting, controls, and process improvements while partnering with the CFO and management for strategic financial governance.

The role involves a dotted line to the CFO, focus on audits, and driving automation within a fast-growing environment. Requires RA and Dutch GAAP expertise, based in Amsterdam with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• RA accreditation required.
• Extensive knowledge of Dutch GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent English communication; other languages a plus.
• Experience coaching finance professionals and leading change.

Responsibilities

• Contribute in setting up a risk and control framework and drive automation.
• Independent role supporting group finance, including group reporting, tax and treasury.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters under Dutch GAAP.
• Coach the finance operations team on process changes and improvements.
• Improve internal control framework and ensure governance standards.
• Oversee preparation of statutory annual accounts and audits.
• Own transfer pricing documentation and compliance.
• Report to Manager Accounting & Control with dotted line to CFO.

Skills

RA accreditation

Dutch GAAP

Analytical skills

English communication

Coaching/mentoring finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Budgeting & controls

Transfer pricing knowledge

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Hi, we are Swapfiets! Welcome to the world of worry-free biking! We are providing members an all-inclusive bike subscription with free repairs and maintenance and lead the movement to more liveable cities.

Are you currently working as manager in the Audit practice (Big4) and considering a step into business? Then this might be the ride you have been waiting for!

Senior Financial Controller (RA)

We are looking for a Senior Financial Controller with a RA qualification to help build and control our finance foundation. You will play a critical role in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization where your contribution will make a visible daily impact. You can make a difference! Do you see a challenge instead of a problem? Are you ready for an acceleration in your career? Then you are ready for the Swapfiets adventure!

This opportunity is open for 32-40 hours a week with at least 2 days a week at our HQ in Amsterdam (other days are flexible!).

Do you recognize yourself in this?

Our Senior Financial Controller RA is an essential part of the Accounting and Controlling team, and works with a dotted line to the CFO. This role is for a highly skilled accounting and control professional, with RA accreditation and data-first mindset, ready to control finances across 8 countries within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As one of the most senior technical experts within the function, you contribute to process improvements while continuing to drive the integrity of our financial administration. You are able to zoom out and understand the bigger picture whilst keeping track of the details and without losing control. You are an expert in understanding what is important and if it is urgent.

Critical items on our upcoming roadmap? The SAP S/4HANA migration, redefining core processes and controls accordingly, besides of course managing group and local audits.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute in setting up a risk and control framework whilst redefining the processes and controls and lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving automation and optimizing finance processes to support a scalable finance organization.

• Highly independent role that contributes to financial control strategy and support the broader Group Finance function, including group reporting, tax, treasury and cross-functional finance initiatives.

• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters (Dutch GAAP - leasing and asset valuations) and apply professional judgment to solve complex financial and reporting challenges with no clear precedent.

• Sharing technical knowledge with the financial control team and reviewing their work, coaching the finance operations team upon key process changes and supporting a high-performing finance team

• Together with the Manager Accounting & Control: Continuously improve the internal control framework, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies and financial governance standards

• Oversee the preparation of statutory annual accounts the primary finance contact for local operating entities and statutory audits

• Own the Group's transfer pricing documentation and ensure annual compliance with transfer pricing requirements

• The Sr. Financial Controller RA is reporting into the manager Accounting and Control with a dotted line to the CFO for all relevant significant accounting matters.

The gear you need:

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial control or audit, preferably within an international environment or Big 4

• RA accreditation required

• Extensive knowledge of Dutch GAAP and financial reporting

• Eager to learn new skills / systems in a fast paced environment where priorities can change quickly

• Strong analytical skills – you can quickly interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights;

• Proactive mindset – you take initiative, anticipate challenges, and propose improvements before they become issues;

• Experience coaching or mentoring finance professionals

• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch, German or Danish are a plus

Benefits for a smooth ride:

• Salary ranging between €5,500 to €6,700 gross per month, depending on your experience (based on 40 hours a week)

• Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease) !

• 32 vacation days for ample time off (25 vacation days plus 7 Swap days to use as you please)

• A solid pension plan and a discount on your health insurance

• Windows laptop and phone allowance

• Lots of flexibility (minimum of 2 days at the office), significant responsibility, challenging work, and friendly colleagues

• Travel allowance (if you live more than 11 km away from the office, otherwise you'll just use your Swapfiets, right.. )

• Delicious and affordable lunch at the office prepared by our lunch heroes

• Access to Urban Sports Club for Business arrangement (to promote your healthy lifestyle!)

• Learning programs and development opportunities through our L&D department

• A personal budget to maintain your RA qualifications

• Engaging workshops and inspirational talks

• One day off per year to do voluntary work paid by Swapfiets

Why you should ride with us

Working at Swapfiets means joining the ride of your life. We pedal with purpose, knowing our work drives real impact for people, cities, and the planet. With a supportive team, open communication, and a flat structure, you’ll always have others cheering you on. As we move fast and tackle the unexpected twists along the way, we make sure the journey stays exciting, rewarding, and, most importantly, fun!