Vacatures finance manager Amsterdam

This is a Manager-level role, reporting to the Head of Group Control, leading a team responsible for group accounting operations. You will own key group accounting processes and the financial close, act as the finance business owner for the ERP, and drive standardised, high quality reporting across all entities. This role combines strong technical accounting knowledge, process optimisation to strengthen the group's financial infrastructure and support efficient, compliance, and data-driven decision making. In essence, your role involves:

• Act as the business owner of the ERP, driving continuous improvement, automation, and integration.
• Maintain and enhance standardized accounting policies, manuals, and procedures to ensure alignment with IFRS/local GAAP and internal governance.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering capability growth and a culture of accuracy, ownership, and innovation.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex or new business transactions.
• Transform financial data into actionable insights for management, improving business performance.
• Streamline processes using ERP functionality, analytics, and emerging AI tools to enhance efficiency and control.
• Act as a key liaison between local finance teams, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication.

Overall, the Finance Manager in Group Control plays a pivotal role in safeguarding financial integrity, enabling sustainable growth, and supporting the group's long‑term strategic objectives through robust financial governance and insight.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis, including 2 - 3 years in team management role.
• Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics.
• Preferred professional certifications: RA, RC, CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA.
• Proven experience with ERP/finance system implementation and strong understanding of financial data structures and workflows.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience in risk management, compliance and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead finance initiatives, manage multiple projects, and drive process improvements.
• Data driven mindset with expertise in BI tools, performance metrics and financial modelling.
• Effective leader with strong communication, influencing and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic and resilient, able to guide the team through challenges with a practical, hands‑on approach.

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.