Our client is an international market leader operating in a complex multinational environment. They are looking for a commercially minded Senior Financial Analyst to take ownership of financial control for the European entities while acting as a trusted business partner to senior leadership.
This is not a traditional accounting position. Working within a shared services environment, you will focus on interpreting financial information, challenging outputs, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring strong financial governance.
Description
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership, providing commercial insight and financial advice.
- Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare and review journals, accruals, provisions and other accounting entries.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal policies and financial control frameworks.
- Support statutory reporting, tax matters and external audits together with external advisors.
- Deliver financial analysis, reporting and modelling to support business decision-making.
- Extract and analyse financial data from ERP systems and develop meaningful business insights.
- Oversee the quality of work delivered by the shared service centre and resolve issues proactively.
- Partner closely with FP&A, commercial and operational stakeholders across Europe.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and reporting.
About You
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another quantitative discipline.
- Several years of experience within Financial Control, Controlling, Audit or Financial Analysis.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting.
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and financial controls.
- Exposure to tax, statutory reporting or audit is advantageous.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong affinity with financial systems and data analysis.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced international environment.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
What's on Offer
- Salary up to €85,000 gross per year (depending on experience).
- Performance-based annual bonus.
- 25+ vacation days.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Hybrid working model (2-3 days per week in the office).
- Full travel allowance.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work within a leading international organisation with significant European exposure.
- Clear opportunities for long-term career growth within an international environment.
Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
