Organisation
Bridgewell is a boutique executive search and interim firm, specialising in placing Finance executives and professionals with salaries starting from €80,000. Since 2006, we have completed over 1,000 successful placements and have become the specialists in finding the very best senior Financials.
We combine technical expertise, a keen eye for talent, and a network of over 55,000 carefully documented Finance candidates. This enables us to support growth, transformation, and entrepreneurship within entrepreneurial and people-focused organisations.
Bridgewell was founded in 2006 by Michiel Sintnicolaas and Paul van Vliet, both of whom have held various executive positions at international publicly listed search firms.
We strongly believe in specialisation. Organisations naturally try to fill as many vacancies as possible themselves, but when they decide to outsource a search, they rightly set very high standards for candidates. Thanks to our in-depth knowledge, we are consistently able to meet these high expectations—or advise clients on adjusting the profile when necessary. Job profiles are almost always the result of collaboration with our clients.
Thanks to our specialisation, we can see further than other firms without this focus. We consider all candidates in the market, not just those currently available. Our clients are highly diverse, and the bar is set very high. They range from family businesses and private equity firms to successful entrepreneurs, publicly listed multinationals, and not-for-profit organisations such as universities, colleges, and hospitals. Almost all of our clients operate internationally.
Bridgewell is a relationship-driven boutique. The quality of our relationships with clients, candidates, and interim managers is extremely important to us, and most of the assignments we manage are exclusive. Our clients value our services, which has led to Bridgewell being named by MT/Sprout as one of the best Executive Search firms in the Netherlands every year from 2016 to 2025, with multiple awards for highest client satisfaction.
Assignment
As a Consultant at Bridgewell, you are fully responsible from day one for your own portfolio—from business development to candidate placement. You maintain client relationships, expand your network, and proactively search for the best candidates through our database, public sources, and online marketing. You guide both candidates and clients through the entire process, from briefing to placement.
We use the best systems and have a strong (partly external) marketing team, which keeps administrative tasks minimal, allowing you to focus entirely on quality and results. At Bridgewell, you are given significant responsibility, alongside on-the-job support and training.
What we offer: a growing organisation with excellent career opportunities, personalised training, a collaborative culture where humour is valued, attractive rewards with an above-average bonus scheme, flexible working options, and the opportunity to celebrate successes—sometimes internationally.
- A growing organisation with ample career opportunities. Your commitment and ambition determine your career pace;
- Tailored training aligned with your personal development and daily work;
- A collaborative environment where teamwork and humour are important;
- Successes are celebrated, sometimes internationally;
- Performance-based rewards. Success is generously rewarded, but even when times are slower, excellent employment conditions apply;
- An organisation valued by clients and candidates for quality, results orientation, personal approach, and service mindset;
- An independent, privately-owned firm focused on delivering better candidates and better service, not influenced by short-term financial reporting;
- While we acknowledge that our business is ultimately a “numbers game,” KPIs are rarely emphasised. Autonomy and responsibility are taken seriously;
- Founded in 2006 by two shareholders with prior executive experience, who understand the importance of passing on knowledge and experience to (new) colleagues. On-the-job training and continuous personal and professional growth are key elements of Bridgewell’s culture;
- Excellent IT infrastructure. Most hardware comes from Cupertino, all software is cloud-based, enabling flexible working;
- Minimal administrative work, as software handles most data entry.
Profile
In our profession, there is no such thing as an “ideal profile.” Ultimately, it comes down to personality, character, and whether we click with each other.
The ideal colleague is entrepreneurial, highly communicative, results-driven, confident, curious, and has flair. You are not afraid to seize opportunities, approach clients, and engage candidates. Proven success is a plus, but curiosity and ambition are equally important.
Compensation
Besides the thrill of successfully placing the right candidate, you will receive a competitive remuneration package. Exact figures depend on your experience and knowledge. We also offer an above-average bonus scheme for “On Target Performance”: the higher your revenue, the greater your bonus, with no cap.
Hybrid and part-time working is possible at Bridgewell. We expect a minimum commitment of 4 days per week, with at least 3 days in the office.
More Information
If you would like to know more about the opportunities, we would be happy to arrange an informal introduction, either by phone or at our office.
For more information, please contact Michiel Sintnicolaas, Managing Partner, at mhs@bridgewell.nl
Contact
If you are interested in this vacancy, we invite you to apply directly via the “Apply” button, stating: the reference number 34213. 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.
