Organisation
Our client is a professional services company experiencing strong growth, both organically and through acquisitions. The organisation is entering a phase of further scaling and professionalisation. The Finance Director plays a key role in ensuring financial control, predictability and data-driven decision-making.
Assignment
The Finance Director is responsible for the full finance function within a growing services organisation. The role includes leading the Finance team, safeguarding financial continuity, driving the professionalisation of processes and data, and being actively involved in the company’s buy-and-build strategy. The Finance Director is part of the management team and reports to the CEO and the shareholder.
- Lead and develop the Finance team;
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, reporting and management information;
- Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts and KPI reports;
- Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships;
- Oversee statutory accounts, audits and external reporting;
- Develop and implement process improvements and automation within the finance function;
- Manage the integration and consolidation of financial administrations following acquisitions;
- Ensure data quality across financial and operational systems;
- Act as the first point of contact for legal matters and external advisors.
Core Areas of Focus
- Financial control: deliver reliable and timely management information and reporting;
- Cash management: prepare free cash flow and liquidity forecasts;
- Automation: identify efficiency improvements and drive the use of AI in financial processes;
- Integration: oversee financial integration and consolidation activities within the buy-and-build strategy;
- Forecasting & planning: develop rolling forecasts and financial scenario analyses;
- Legal & governance: ensure compliance with covenants, regulations and governance requirements;
- Stakeholder management: maintain effective relationships with banks, investors and auditors.
Profile
- 7–12 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, consolidation and reporting;
- Proven responsibility for statutory accounts, audits and external reporting;
- Degree (HBO+/WO equivalent) in Business Economics, Finance or Accountancy; RA/RC qualification is an advantage;
- Experience within professional services or project-driven organisations;
- Experience with buy-and-build strategies, integrations and consolidation of multiple entities;
- Strong affinity with data, BI systems and process automation;
- Experience with or interest in applying AI within finance;
- Professional command of both Dutch and English;
- Analytical, results-oriented and structured;
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability;
- Communicative, transparent and decisive;
- Ability to develop and lead a small team in a dynamic environment;
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Contact
If you are interested in this vacancy, we invite you to apply directly via the “Apply” button, stating: the reference number 34218. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any further substantive information about the vacancy in advance as it is extremely confidential.
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