Numbers only add up once you know what lies behind them. As Business Controller FinTech at Mechhive in Eindhoven, you dive into complex financial data and turn your insights into concrete advice for the business. At the same time, you stay close to day-to-day finance, so you are just as comfortable tackling operational issues as strategic ones. Want to help build a finance function that is becoming more automated every year? Read on.
What will you be doing?
You own the day-to-day finance operation, from invoicing and cash flow management to the monthly, quarterly and year-end close. In your first few months, you also help finalise the books so the annual accounts can be signed off. On top of that, you reconcile the payment flows and cost structures of various payment service providers (PSPs). You investigate discrepancies, check that costs have been charged correctly and make sure the financial information is reliable and transparent.
Where does the work get really interesting? In the data. Using Mechhive's in-house software, you analyse large, complex datasets that often go well beyond what a standard spreadsheet can handle. You turn trends and anomalies into reliable insights and reports that give management a clear view of performance, risks and opportunities for improvement. You also help translate new developments and integrations into efficient, scalable finance processes, thinking beyond the systems already in place.
You are also a sparring partner for Sebastiaan (CEO). You assess the financial impact of new ideas and commercial decisions, and you are not afraid to push back when needed. Alongside this, you take on a wide range of issues, from contract reviews for the commercial team to strategic analyses.
Why Mechhive?
At Mechhive, you work at the intersection of accounting, financial control, business control and treasury. International payment flows, large datasets and complex cost structures demand more than traditional financial expertise, and it is exactly that variety that makes the work so challenging. We invest heavily in automation and have even built our own software, with the ambition of developing finance into a strategic business partner. In our compact team, you have the freedom to bring in ideas, develop new ways of working and tackle financial challenges your own way.
What's in it for you?
- A gross monthly salary of €4,000 to €7,360 (based on full-time hours), depending on your knowledge and experience.
- A fixed-term contract with Mechhive, with a view to a permanent position.
- 32 to 40 hours a week.
- 28 days' annual leave (based on full-time hours).
- Office-based in Eindhoven, with one day a week working from home on a full-time contract. Mondays and Tuesdays are fixed office days.
- Flexible hours: start your day any time between 7:00 and 9:30 am.
- An additional pension contribution on top of your gross salary.
- A team bonus linked to the company's financial performance.
- Monthly development reviews and an annual training budget of €500 once you have completed your first year.
- A travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre or a public transport allowance, plus reimbursement of parking costs for your commute.
- A free, healthy lunch at the office every working day.
- A company outing every quarter.
What will you bring?
- At least five years of experience in finance or control in a complex environment (or three years if you come from consultancy) and a bachelor's level of thinking and working. Do you have a vocational background with relevant work experience? We would still love to hear from you.
- A solid foundation in accounting and financial control, knowledge of Dutch reporting standards (Dutch GAAP) and a sound understanding of closing processes, reporting and the underlying bookkeeping.
- Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of Excel: you structure large, complex datasets, track down discrepancies and look beyond traditional spreadsheets when the complexity calls for it.
- Ownership and flexibility: you take responsibility, switch easily between the details and the bigger picture, and keep track of everything when priorities shift.
- A critical yet collaborative attitude: you challenge assumptions and push back respectfully, including with management, while actively seeking out collaboration.
Ready to apply?
Great! Apply now and we'll take care of the rest.
Your first interview is an introductory meeting with Melissa Stienen and Tom Tellings of Farrow + Dutch. You then meet Aimane from Finance and Silke from HR at Mechhive to dive deeper into the role, the team and the challenges within the finance department. The second interview takes place at the Mechhive office, where you work on a practical assignment. This gives Mechhive insight into your analytical skills, level of thinking and way of working, and it shows you what the financial challenges look like in practice and whether this kind of work energises you.
If it's a good fit for both sides, you'll quickly receive an offer to match. Welcome aboard!
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Want to know more? Call, WhatsApp or email our colleague:
Melissa Stienen
+31 (0) 628 506 213