Strategic Financial Controller — Multi‑Entity SSC

Bertelsmann; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Laptop & phone

Gym membership discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bertelsmann Netherlands is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the financial administration of one or more legal entities, delivering accurate data and insightful reporting. You will join the Shared Service Center at the Gennep Arvato site and interact with auditors, tax authorities and banks.

You will drive improvements to processes, work with SAP daily, and collaborate with a team of Business Administrators, AP/AR specialists and managers under the Manager Business Administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional working level (e.g. SPD, HEAO Accountancy).
• At least 3 years of experience in financial administration or an accounting role.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Dutch tax legislation and regulations; strong Dutch/English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger, including month-, quarter-, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and analyse management reports and statutory financial statements.
• Serve as main contact for auditors, Dutch Tax Authorities and banks.
• Ensure tax compliance under Dutch law and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured working style

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bertelsmann Netherlands is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the financial administration of one or more legal entities, delivering accurate data and insightful reporting. You will join the Shared Service Center at the Gennep Arvato site and interact with auditors, tax authorities and banks.

You will drive improvements to processes, work with SAP daily, and collaborate with a team of Business Administrators, AP/AR specialists and managers under the Manager Business Administration.