Group Financial Controller

Job Description : GROUP FC NETHERLANDS As Group Financial Controller you report to the CFO. You are the designated person for all financial control related topics, both for group management and regional management teams of the various operating companies, as well as for external stakeholders (auditor, investors, tax authorities, banks, advisors, etc.). In this role you are in the lead for the periodic consolidations, reports and analyses as well as the (tax) obligations and declarations. There is frequent and close contact with the Finance directors and/or controllers of the foreign operating companies and you provide guidance to the F&A department of the Dutch activities, which currently still make the largest contribution to the group result. As Group Financial Controller, you are responsible for the quality of the financial reporting of the various operating companies. You set the standard in terms of administrative organization, processes and procedures and manage the 'financial calendar' so that underlying administrative activities and control procedures are carried out in a timely and complete manner. Based on this, you compile the monthly consolidated reports and discuss these with the local finance managers and controllers to provide them with further analyses and comments. You present the final result to the Group Board and explain it in more detail. In addition to these monthly activities, you also take the lead in the annual budget/budget process and interim updates and contribute to defining policy and procedures at group level in the field of risk management and financial objectives. With the (international) growth ambitions of BUKO, the organization is in full swing and you will be involved in a range of projects. One day you are busy setting up a 13-week cycle for the cash flow forecast, the next day with financing, due diligence activities, integration and onboarding of acquisitions or new activities. You play an active role in optimizing and, where possible, automating financial processes and, together with the Business Controller, you look at improving and expanding management reports. To be successful in this role, you first delve into the current structure, processes and tooling. You take the initiative in improvement proposals and the implementation of the necessary actions and involve your colleagues in this. In addition, you are also a real connector and have a sense of proportion. You switch easily between different departments and levels and know better than anyone how to make connections. Based on the idea 'first time right', you make a valuable contribution across the entire breadth of Finance. You are broadly oriented, can handle complex matters and are not afraid to go into depth to understand matters in the basics. In doing so, you may let tooling work for you to maintain an overview. You are not afraid of a lot of challenge and dynamics, have confidence in your ability to make (new) things your own and dare to take ownership. In this enterprising and dynamic setting, no day will be the same, you have very experienced colleagues from whom you can learn a lot and quickly and you can add a lot of value. This requires a real go-getter mentality and a flexible attitude. That is why we are looking for someone who is action-oriented, can determine priorities well and takes responsibility and someone who really wants to be part of the team. Shares our passion for the profession, can build relationships and provide control, support & insight in a constructive, pragmatic way. Your profile and experience Completed RA/RC training or equivalent background with ready knowledge of RJ and IFRS accounting standards >6-8+ years of experience as a Controller or in a senior audit position at/for international companies Management experience in managing financial departments and implementing (financial) standards, procedures and processes (AO/IC); Strong communication skills; able to switch and adapt communication to a diversity of conversation partners Fluent in Dutch, English and preferably German Personal qualities: You are solution-oriented, persistent, open-minded and share your knowledge with colleagues You are analytical, accurate and proactive You have a connecting personality who is approachable and gets people on board, but also dares to speak up when necessary to complete matters and make progress. You can work independently, take initiative and are able to take responsibility and set priorities in order to achieve concrete results

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