Director: Finance & Operations (Amsterdam)

M3 Human Capital Management; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 972 000 - 2 565 000; Full time

Job summary

A premium international chocolate company is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its growth in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years in finance and operations, including 5+ years in leadership roles. Responsibilities include shaping commercial strategy and ensuring reliable supply chains. Strong analytical skills and fluent English are required, with additional languages preferred. The organization is open to international candidates willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in finance and operations, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong experience working across multiple entities and countries.
• Fluent English, German preferred, additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the company’s commercial strategy.
• Lead all commercial activities across various channels.
• Ensure sustainable and reliable supply chains.

Skills

Finance and operations management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Commercial instincts

Financial reporting

ERP systems

E-commerce experience

Clear communication

Language skills in English

Education

Master’s in Finance/Business

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Director: Finance & Operations (Amsterdam)

Our client, a premium, mission-driven chocolate ingredients company is looking for a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its next phase of growth. Known for exceptional single-varietal couvertures, world-class quality, and deeply rooted sustainable sourcing, the business enters this stage with a strong brand, solid supply chains, healthy profitability, and growing demand across premium B2B channels.

The organisation is open to international candidates who are willing to relocate to Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the company’s commercial strategy, focusing on where the business can win and grow
• Lead all commercial activities across B2B, foodservice, makers, and select retail/DTC channels, building strong, relationship-driven growth
• Strengthen the premium ingredient brand by turning its unique sourcing story into clear, effective B2B2C marketing across both high-touch and digital channels
• Ensure sustainable, reliable supply from origin to customer, and guide product and supply teams toward a focused, profitable portfolio
• Build and develop a strong team, fostering a high-performance, mission-driven culture with clear accountability
• Partner closely with the board on strategy while owning day-to-day leadership and results

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience

• 8–10 years’ in finance and operations, including 5+ years’ in senior leadership
• Master’s in Finance/Business and a professional accounting qualification preferred
• Strong experience working across multiple entities and countries, ideally in manufacturing or F&B
• Sharp analytical thinker with great attention to detail and solid commercial instincts
• Skilled in financial reporting, VAT/tax across markets, ERP systems, inventory, and cost accounting
• Bonus points for compliance know-how, e-commerce experience, and leading system rollouts
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and comfortable working in a lean, purpose-driven organisation
• Clear, confident communicator who enjoys working across teams and cultures
• Fluent English required; German strongly preferred - Dutch or Spanish a plus

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 9 January 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Today’s economic trends have forced many companies and individuals to downsize or reorganize their human capital in order to meet their bottom line goals. We provide flexible and sustainable end-to-end solutions that empower companies and individuals to:

• Create and maintain a motivated and productive workforce;
• Make effective decisions about people, strategy and structure;
• Maximising return on investment in human capital.

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