Financial Controller | Permanent Contract | Amsterdam Region (Vondelpark area) | 40 hours | €70,000 – €90,000
Are you a finance professional who thrives on building, connecting, and international dynamics? For a fast-growing retail organization, we are seeking a Financial Controller to help further establish the European finance operation. You will work from the Amsterdam office, together with an international team and in direct contact with HQ in Israel. A role with significant responsibility, international exposure, and ample room to make an impact.
About the organization
You will be joining an international retail organization that is rapidly developing within Europe. The organization is part of a larger, established group with a strong position in the retail and distribution of international brands. The European operation is being further developed and managed from Amsterdam. Multiple locations are now active, and further expansion to dozens of stores across Europe is planned for the coming years.
At the Amsterdam office, you work with a compact team of approximately 12 colleagues, right next to Vondelpark. Lines of communication are short, direct, and the environment entrepreneurial. You interact daily with colleagues in various countries, as well as with the finance team and the CFO in Israel.
It is an organization where not everything is set in stone yet. That is precisely why you get the chance here to help build, improve processes, and have a real influence on how finance is structured within Europe.
The role
In this role, you are a key link within the European finance operation. You work closely with external partners in various countries, local stakeholders, and the international finance team in Israel.
You focus on both controlling and compliance activities and ensure that financial processes, reporting, and tax obligations are properly structured and remain aligned with the growth of the organization.
The role is broad and dynamic: one day you dive deep into IFRS reporting or VAT issues, the next day you brainstorm with the CFO about process improvements or assist with a new store opening. You will find yourself in an environment where speed, ownership, and collaboration are central.
What you are going to do
- Coordinating accounting, bookkeeping, and tax processes within European entities
- Liaising with external accounting and tax partners in various countries
- Preparing and reviewing financial reports for the international HQ
- Responsible for VAT and tax filings in multiple countries
- Assisting with monthly and annual closings
- Assisting with consolidated IFRS reporting and audits
- Monitoring compliance processes and regulations
- Supporting new store openings from a financial perspective
- Setting up and improving financial processes and control structures
- Frequent brainstorming with the CFO and the finance team in Israel
- Liaising with banks, payroll providers, and other international stakeholders
We offer
- Salary between €70,000 and €90,000, depending on experience
- 25 vacation days
- Hybrid working possible
- Working in an international and fast-growing organization
- A lot of responsibility and room to make an impact
- Direct collaboration with the CFO and the international finance team
- Opportunity to help build the European finance structure
- Occasional travel for work, including to international locations or HQ in Israel
- Informal, entrepreneurial work atmosphere with short lines of communication
- Office in a beautiful location next to the Vondelpark
We ask
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
- Several years of relevant experience in finance or controlling
- Experience in an international environment is a strong advantage.
- Experience with retail, multi-country structures, or scale-up environments
- Knowledge of accounting principles, compliance, and financial processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is a plus
- Strong Excel skills and an affinity for systems and data
- You switch easily between details and overview
- You are independent, hands-on, and work in a structured manner
- Strong communication skills in an international setting
- Fluent English; Dutch is a plus
Interested?
Are you wondering if this role suits you? Then we would be happy to tell you more about the organization, the team, and the challenges within this position.
