Job profile – Finance Manager (member of the management team)
Context of the role
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager for a medium-sized, nationally operating organization. The finance department is undergoing further professionalization and transformation, and various improvement processes are underway with regard to processes and underlying systems.
The Finance Manager is a member of the Management Team and reports directly to the CFO. In the role of Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire finance department (6-7 FTE) on a daily basis. You will have final responsibility for the accuracy of reports and annual accounts and will act as the point of contact for the management and CFO. The finance organization is currently undergoing a transformation phase. Processes and systems are under development and require further professionalization and cohesion. As Finance Manager, you will take the lead in this and bring structure and predictability to the financial cycle, improve processes and systems, and ensure that finance is increasingly aligned with operations. In addition, you will be involved in strategic processes, such as investment planning and cash flow management, and you will support the CFO in a variety of financial matters.
In addition, in this role you will be involved in further setting up and developing Business Control —with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analyses, in which the use of Data and PowerBi plays an important role.
Financial management & reporting
Ultimately responsible for the entire end-to-end financial cycle (monthly, quarterly, and annual closings).
Ensuring the quality, completeness, and reliability of financial records and reports.
Responsible for consolidations and management reports.
First point of contact for financial issues within the organization.
Business Control
Setting up, professionalizing, and further developing Financial Planning & Control.
Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and (multi-year) financial planning.
Developing and improving performance analyses and management information.
Improving and (re)designing reporting structures, KPIs, and underlying financial systems.
Strengthening the connection between finance and operations through active business partnering.
Cash flow, risk management, and governance
Responsible for cash flow management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
Identifying, managing, and monitoring financial risks.
Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Setting up, securing, and further developing AO/IC and internal control measures.
Financial statements & external relations
Ultimately responsible for the financial statements.
Coordinating audits.
Primary point of contact for external auditors and financial advisors.
Leadership & team development
Managing and developing a finance team of 6–7 colleagues.
Coaching, training, and strengthening financial and analytical skills.
Ensuring clear division of roles, ownership, and continuity.
Relieving the CFO by independently managing administrative and financial control processes.
Management Team & Strategic Contribution
Actively contribute as a member of the management team to organization-wide issues.
Financial sparring partner for CFOs and other MT members.
Supporting strategic processes such as investment decisions and growth scenarios.
Candidate profile Education & experience
Completed higher professional education or university education in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Economics.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
Demonstrable experience with Financial Planning & Control and business control development.
Knowledge & skills
In-depth knowledge of financial processes, reporting, and compliance.
Experience with ERP/financial systems and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).
Excellent skills in MS Excel.
Strong analytical skills combined with pragmatic execution skills.
Personal characteristics
Hands-on, coaching leader with strategic insight.
Proactive, structured, and results-oriented.
Able to translate complexity into clear management information.
Open to change and comfortable in a developing environment.
Other
Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages.
Available for a minimum of 32 hours per week.
Employment
Gross annual salary between €80,000 and €90,000, depending on experience and background.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
High degree of autonomy and influence within an organization undergoing transition.
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