About Hef-associates

Everyone in their place

In digital finance and operations, there’s no shortage of ambition, but finding the perfect match remains a challenge. That’s why nothing is as valuable as someone who truly understands what you need. Every role and corporate culture requires specific types of people, and the details make the difference between a good match and a disappointment.

Thanks to our many years of experience in the Dutch market, we know exactly who fits where. We understand the technology, speak the language, and have strong connections throughout the industry. This ensures that every candidate starts off with confidence in the right place and that everyone can realize their ambitions.

Years of experience

113

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Our Areas of Expertise

We understand better than anyone that expertise requires you to focus on a few specific areas. Here’s where our expertise lies and how we can help you.

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Accounting & Financial Control

The foundation of a healthy organization: we find the specialists who ensure sound financial management and compliance.

Supply Chain & Logistics

A seamless flow from raw materials to finished products. We connect you with the experts who will optimize and monitor your supply chain.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Continuous improvement and innovation. We provide professionals who understand processes, eliminate waste, and guide teams through change.

Business Control & FP&A

From data to strategy. We connect organizations with financial insights that analyze performance and guide future growth.

Purchasing & Procurement

Cost control and strong supplier relationships. We find skilled negotiators who add value to the procurement strategy.

Executive Search & Interim Solutions

Leadership and flexibility when it counts. We offer strategic recruitment for permanent senior positions and ad hoc interim solutions.

We speak your language

Besides the fact that we’re, of course, just really nice people, our team has a number of unique skills that can help you move forward.

Every technology requires different people

With us, you don't have to explain what a NetSuite consultant needs to be able to do or who is suited to become an SAP developer. We know the technologies like the back of our hand—and, of course, the people who work with them.

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In the Netherlands, we eat bitterballen on Friday afternoons

Major international recruiters sometimes just aren't aware of the unwritten rules. We understand that you wouldn't just start a job in Maastricht if you live in Leeuwarden, or that the culture in Amsterdam is different from that in Zwolle.

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Every field is a
world unto itself

We specialize in a number of specific fields that we know well. Each field has its own unwritten rules and etiquette.

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Our Team

Our work is always personalized. Below, you’ll find our experienced team of recruitment experts in digital finance and operations.

Tom Montijn

Managing Partner

tom.montijn@hef-associates.nl

Jared Hilton

Recruitment consultant

jared.hilton@hef-associates.nl

Jeroen van Deursen

Managing Partner

jeroen.van.deursen@hef-associates.nl

Wim Heuvelman

Managing Partner

wim.heuvelman@hef-associates.nl

Digital Finance and Operations technology

As a professional, you cannot do without good technology. But technology only comes into its own in the hands of those who make the most of such a solution. We know the best professionals in the market and we speak their language.

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Your questions

You probably still have questions for us. We get them more often. The most frequently asked questions are listed below. Perhaps your answer is already among them.

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Can you also help me with international functions?

Yes, we can help you with that too. In our network we have a large number of candidates and clients that we help with international positions.

Do you only work for large corporates?

No, definitely not. We also work a lot for smaller fast-growing companies. Each phase in a company's life cycle requires different talents. At each stage, we can help you.

Is my data stored securely?

Yes, your data is yours alone. Our systems are all hosted by highly qualified IT parties. All security measures there are regulated at a very high level. With a simple request, we can remove all your data from our systems. You will always receive a confirmation of this.

Do you also visit us on-site?

Yes, of course. We’re happy to visit and get to know the situation firsthand. This allows us to understand your organization's culture even better, helping us assess the potential match with a candidate more accurately.

Does Tom really not drink coffee?

That's true. Tom often sets up meetings under the pretext of “just grabbing a coffee.” But don’t worry about offering coffee—he’d much prefer a good cup of tea.

The go-to source for professionals in
, Digital Finance, and Operations

Everyone in their place