40 hours | Amsterdam

Urban Gym Group (UGG) is a leading fitness and wellness company with over 60 clubs and studios across the Netherlands and the UK, including TrainMore, ClubSportive, Gymbox and THE CLB. As we enter a new phase of international expansion and professionalisation, we continue to drive growth through both organic development and strategic acquisitions.

As Financial Controller, you will play a key role in keeping UGG fully in control of its financial performance. You will work closely with the broader finance team and business stakeholders, combining strong financial control with a commercial and analytical mindset. The role has a clear focus on balance sheet control, P&L, budgeting, forecasting and FP&A in a fast-growing consumer-driven environment.

Key responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to internal stakeholders, the board and shareholders
Take ownership of the monthly closing process with a strong focus on balance sheet, P&L and delta with budget.
Maintain, review and document all P&L and balance sheet specifications on a monthly basis
Lead budgeting, forecasting and FP&A processes, translating numbers into business insights
Work closely with other financial controllers to ensure full control over revenue and costs across the group
Critically review, improve and automate financial processes and systems
Proactive end-to-end process optimisation
Coordinate and support external audits and liaise with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities

Your profile

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
6–8 years of experience as Financial Controller (or similar), within a consumer-focused business
Solid experience with budgeting, forecasting and/or FP&A
Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
Commercial and critical mindset with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a multi-entity, fast-growing organisation; experience in scale-up or buy-and-build environments is a plus
Excellent knowledge of (Dutch) accounting standards
Experience with finance systems and process optimisation
Hands-on, proactive and analytical, with a strong sense of ownership
Experience with Lucanet experience is a nice-to-have
Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus
Eligible to work in the Netherlands

Ways of working

To foster collaboration, coaching and team energy, we expect our colleagues to work on-site (head office or clubs) at least 4 days per week (up to 5 depending on the role).

We offer

Competitive salary plus 8% holiday pay
26 days holiday (based on full-time employment)
Pension plan to support your future
Work in Club Programme – experience life on the gym floor
Unlimited access for you and your family to OpenUp, our mental health & well-being partner
Unlimited access to all UGG clubs for you and a +1
Remote working option for up to 10 days per year
One charity day per year to give back and make an impact

* A personality assessment may be part of the hiring process.

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