Interim Financial Controller
As an Interim Financial Controller, you will provide hands-on financial control expertise during a period of change, transition, or increased business demand. You will quickly take ownership of financial reporting, month-end closing, management reporting, and internal controls, ensuring that financial information remains accurate, timely, and reliable.
- Take ownership of the financial control activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
- Review financial results, balance sheet positions, and key P&L movements.
- Perform balance sheet reviews and ensure appropriate reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Monitor and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting processes.
- Act as a key point of contact for auditors and support internal and external audit activities.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, systems, and controls.
- Ensure a smooth handover and effective knowledge transfer at the end of the interim assignment.
About You
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in financial controlling, accounting, or a similar Finance role.
- Proven experience in an interim, project-based, or rapidly changing environment.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to quickly understand a new organization, systems, processes, and business model.
- Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable taking ownership from day one.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to operate independently while working effectively with Finance and business teams.
Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
About the job
Contract Type: Temporary
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Controller
Industry: FMCG
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: South Holland
TEMPORARYJob Reference: D57I5J-05896BE9
Date posted: 24 August 2026
Consultant: Chantella Bontekoe
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