Head of Finance

Are you ready to lead the global finance function of a fast-growing international business, where your insights will directly impact strategic decisions across multiple continents? Do you thrive in a hybrid leadership role that balances high-level financial strategy with hands-on operational control across diverse regions?

Company Overview
Join a dynamic and growing international organisation with a presence across Europe, Central America & the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. The company specialises in high-impact distribution, offering technical expertise, supply chain excellence, and local market intelligence. With offices in multiple regions and a strategic base in the Netherlands (Utrecht region), the business is in an exciting phase of transformation and scaling.

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to lead the global finance function across several international regions. This role is a blend of strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational oversight. As a trusted business partner to the CEO and regional leaders, you’ll be responsible for ensuring financial alignment, driving efficiencies, and fostering a performance-oriented culture. You will manage a geographically dispersed team and travel to regional offices twice a year.
he Head of Finance will be based in the Netherlands (Utrecht), with flexibility for hybrid work and international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Advise the CEO and regional management on financial strategy
• Align financial planning and reporting across all regions
• Drive initiatives that enhance profitability and business growth
• Maintain visibility into overall financial performance

Financial Management & Control

• Lead monthly closings, P&L reviews, and financial dashboards
• Consolidate and report group-level financials
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital, and liquidity planning
• Co-lead budgeting and ensure accountability per region
• Manage group-wide audits and ensure reporting compliance

Operational Excellence

• Optimise and standardise finance processes and tools (e.g., SAP, banking platforms)
• Ensure controls around procurement, payments, receivables, and inventory
• Coordinate intercompany billing, reconciliations, and transfer pricing

Team Leadership

• Lead and coach a distributed team of four finance professionals
• Define clear KPIs and responsibilities
• Build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement

Stakeholder Management

• Act as key contact for auditors, banks, tax advisors, and legal counsel
• Support board reporting, shareholder updates, and business reviews

Whom We Are Looking For?

• 8–10 years of finance experience, including D-level exposure and international scope
• Background in controlling, audit, tax planning, and cash flow management
• Experience with multi-entity reporting and international finance operations
• Fluent in English and Dutch (Spanish is a plus)
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proactive, structured, and pragmatic mindset
• Experience in SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred
• Industry background in ingredients, food, or distribution is a plus

What’s In It For You?

• Strategic leadership role with global visibility
• High degree of ownership and influence on the company’s future
• Entrepreneurial, innovative culture with space to shape your function
• Competitive compensation including bonus, travel allowance, and pension
• International travel opportunities
• Make your mark as Head of Finance in a mission-driven and growth-oriented environment

Sounds like an interesting opportunity? Apply for the role via the link or reach out directly via email!

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.