Strategic Financial Controller: Insights & Controls

LEMON search; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Netherlands is seeking a Financial Controller who combines a business partnering mindset with hands-on financial control. You will own month-end close, ensure IFRS compliance and deliver insightful financial reporting to support decision making in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

You will work with the Global Finance Services and CPC teams, challenge assumptions, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• A completed university or bachelor’s degree in Finance (Business Economics/Accountancy);
• At least 5-8 years of relevant work experience in management accounting, (financial) control or audit.
• Experience within a Big-4 firm or a comparable professional services organization is a strong advantage;
• Experience auditing work in progress/projects and preparing position papers and technical accounting documentation.
• Strong ability to substantiate positions with facts and applicable regulations;
• Experience in risk assessment, including identifying financial risks and establishing appropriate internal controls;
• Practical knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS and Dutch GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate complex figures and assumptions into clear management information;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English;
• Experience with SAP, Power BI/Excel modelling and audit/data analysis tools is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, financial reporting, P&L and WIP analyses.
• Review complex projects and revenue recognition, identify financial risks.
• Drive financial projects, optimize processes and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Coordinate with CPC, Global Finance Services, and external auditors.
• Coach and develop Finance Control team; promote continuous improvement.
• Translate complex accounting topics into clear position papers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Presentation to auditors

Dutch & English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Business Economics / Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel modelling

Audit/data analysis tools

Job description

Deloitte Netherlands is seeking a Financial Controller who combines a business partnering mindset with hands-on financial control. You will own month-end close, ensure IFRS compliance and deliver insightful financial reporting to support decision making in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

You will work with the Global Finance Services and CPC teams, challenge assumptions, and drive process improvements.