Rutherford Cross is delighted to bring to market a unique opportunity for our network. A Financial Controller opportunity with a leading engineering firm in the Netherlands. The role is based just outside of Amsterdam and comes with a highly competitive package.

The Financial Controller will report directly into the Managing Director and be responsible for the following:

• Produce monthly management information pack and support business operational management with insightful analysis of management information including full commentary, variance analysis against budgets and KPI’s
• Prepare / review the annual budget for the business and support and influence the preparation of the overall annual business plan for the business
• Support business management as a key member of the senior management team and challenge all aspects of the P&L, forecasts and budgets ensuring these are robust
• Prepare the annual Statutory Accounts for the businesses and manage the local audit process, interfacing with Group finance where required
• Ensure that all relevant taxes are correctly calculated, accounted for and paid to the relevant local authorities
• Involvement in commercial negotiations and close financial and commercial control of project activities
• Complete ad hoc exercises and projects as required to support the business
• Drive a program of continuous improvement of operational business process to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations while ensuring that robust financial controls are in place throughout the business
• Participate in the objectives set within the overall business and individual company business plans
• Ensure that balance sheet reviews are carried out on a periodic basis and that accounts are fully controlled and reconciled
• Manage and develop relationships with local finance and operational teams
• Management and development of local and remote finance teams (7 FTE’s)

Key projects:

• Standardisation and continuous improvement of MI pack for each of the organisations businesses
• Implementation of robust and standardised financial controls
• Take an active leading role as the senior finance lead on implementation of a new ERP system and ensuring adoption processes business wide
• Continue to drive ERP related improvement and development activities after initial implementation (continuous improvement)
• Finance lead on further geographic expansion of the business as appropriate

A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:

• Degree qualified with a strong academic track record
• Professionally qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, ACMA, CIMA) with PQE consummate with a role at this level of responsibility
• Proven track record in leading and motivating teams within and across functions
• Experience of developing outstanding relationships across the businesses
• A background in organisations or environments with a high degree of growth
• Experience in presenting at senior management level
• A proven relationship builder with the ability to increase co-operation across departments and sites
• Knowledgeable on current accounting standards and any proposed changes that are applicable to the business
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to workload
• Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with an ability to influence key members of senior management
• Ability to assess and drive business improvement projects

On offer is a highly competitive UK package of £50,000- £60,000 basic salary plus up to 2,000 euros per month housing allowance plus additional benefits

A Dutch equivalent contract is available for non UK residents of 70,000- 90,000 euros plus benefits