Organisation
The company is a retail brand and headquartered in Amsterdam, focused on designing high-quality clothes. It holds B Corp Certification, a designation given to businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance. The brand has a presence in several European cities, including Amsterdam, Antwerp, Munich, and Brussels, and operates a well-established online platform across Europe. The organization values a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, believing that inclusivity supports continued growth and innovation. Regardless of origin, beliefs, or identity, all individuals are encouraged to be themselves in the workplace.
Assignment
The organisation is growing fast – and so is their finance team. They are looking for a hands-on, detail-driven Financial Controller who wants to make an impact in a high-growth, international environment. You will be key in shaping the future of finance at the organisation, taking ownership of accounting processes, ERP implementation, and tax compliance – all while keeping our numbers sharp and our operations smooth.
- Put finance in the driver’s seat by helping build a central and forward-looking role for the finance team;
- Support the implementation of the new ERP system (ODOO) together with tech and operations;
- Coordinate the year-end audit, including preparation of the audit file and liaising with auditors;
- Prepare the annual financial statements in accordance with Dutch GAAP;
- Gather data for and review various tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax, Intrastat) before they’re submitted by our external tax advisors;
- Draft accounting position papers for complex or new transactions;
- Help set up and maintain intercompany pricing structures in line with transfer pricing principles and compliance standards;
- Support and coach the junior financial controller and (junior) accounting associate in day-to-day tasks and development;
- Dive into our production data to identify cost overruns and turn your findings into actionable steps to ensure accurate and timely cost registration;
- Support the Head of Finance with accounting-related topics, including the preparation of monthly closings and internal controls;
- Support the Finance team with ad-hoc analysis—such as cost breakdowns and business case input.
Profile
- You have a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics;
- You bring around 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit;
- You understand Dutch GAAP and tax compliance requirements;
- You’re detail-oriented, hands-on, and not afraid to challenge the status quo;
- Experience with ERP implementations is a big plus – or you’re excited to learn;
- Understanding and speaking Dutch is required;
- Most importantly, you’re a team player with a positive mindset and a love for structure.
Contact
If you are interested in this vacancy, we invite you to apply directly via the “Apply” button, stating: the reference number 34199. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any further substantive information about the vacancy in advance as it is extremely confidential.
For general questions or information about our working method, please contact the colleague below.
