Strategic Finance Leader for Retail Growth

WS Audiology Group; Zoetermeer; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSA Retail Benelux, a unit of WS Audiology, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function and act as the trusted advisor to the General Manager for the Benelux retail operations.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and closing activities while leading a small multi-disciplinary team and partnering with senior leadership to translate financial results into strategic actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in Finance and Control, ideally within a retail, multi-site, or service-oriented environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and translating financial results into business actions.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with BI tools; Power BI experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to M&A, acquisitions, or business integration projects is a plus.
• Previous people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance (6 FTE), Facilities (1 FTE), and IT (1 FTE) teams.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and the wider leadership team.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, monthly and annual closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial guidelines and IFRS standards.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze retail performance, supporting decision-making across the organization.
• Lead the weekly operational review meetings and drive accountability for business results.
• Oversee annual accounts preparation and external audits.
• Drive process optimization, digitalization, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic partnership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel

Power BI

M&A exposure

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/ Business Economics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

WSA Retail Benelux, a unit of WS Audiology, seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function and act as the trusted advisor to the General Manager for the Benelux retail operations.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and closing activities while leading a small multi-disciplinary team and partnering with senior leadership to translate financial results into strategic actions.