A finance career in the Netherlands

International finance talent acquisition

To ensure we can meet our clients' growing demand for talented finance professionals in a candidate short market, we are continiously looking to expand our network with international finance talent. One way we do this is by visiting countries to explore the finance talent pool on site. Our recruitment consultants went to South Africa; they came back with over one hundred suitable candidates with experience as financial accountant, senior financial accountant, controller or a position in a financial Shared Service Center. \

Are you a finance professional and ready for an international move? Take a look at what a finance career in the Netherlands has to offer and contact us for a chat to discuss your options.

A finance career in the Netherlands

Robert Walters specialises in the recruitment of highly educated finance professionals for companies across the Netherlands. Our clients range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. 

Lifestyle in the Netherlands

Work life balance is very important in the Netherlands. A lot of companies these days are very proactive toward flexible working, which means working from home for one or more days per week or renegotiating contracts about working hours if you or your partner is expecting. Read more about working hours in the Netherlands.

A good work life balance leaves time for sports. For every three people in the Netherlands at least one is an active member of a sports club. Health and sports are very important in the Dutch culture, you can see proof of it by how many people are riding their bikes everyday to work.

Dutch nature is beautiful, and always just around the corner. Contrary to what you might have heard, The Netherlands is not flat everywhere. You can find pretty little towns scattered around the country, mixed with scenic views of green fields with cows and canals. 

Housing

Three of the country's major cities are Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Eindhoven. We have offices in each of these cities. They offer many job opportunities, and an international scene that makes it easy to fit in. Amsterdam is the most cosmopolitan of the three, being the capital. The city is known for its narrow streets and canal houses. Rotterdam has the biggest port of Europe and is a very modern city. Eindhoven is situated more into the countryside. The nickname of this city is Brainport, as it is home to a lot of tech companies. It offers a more family-oriented environment but as it is a university city still has an attractive night life.

Find rooms & appartments in the Netherlands.

Culture

The Dutch culture has a rich history, and a lot of museums and art galleries to prove it. Only in Amsterdam you already have 75 museums. The 'Rijksmuseum’, ‘Stedelijk Museum’, ‘Van Gogh Museum’ and the ‘Anne Frank House’ are the four most popular ones, and well known around the globe.

Have a look at other attractions & sightseeing in the Netherlands.

Safety

The Netherlands is a very safe place to live. No go areas are non existent. Children can play on the street without parental supervision, and you will see them on their bikes going to school by themselves. This caters for a very relaxed lifestyle.

Transport

The biggest form of transport in the Netherlands for short distance (you will probably already have guessed it) is the bicycle. 27% of all trips are by bicycle, and some people own more than one bike. For longer transport the car is the most commonly used. However, not everyone in the Netherlands owns a car since the public transport is very easy to use, accessible and safe. The train is a popular means of communication and even small towns have a train station. 

Visa

If you are planning to come to the Netherlands, you need to apply for a 'highly skilled migrant visa'. A Master degree or CA level education is required to apply for this visa. For further questions about visa applications we advise you to contact the Dutch Immigration Service (IND). The website www.iamexpat.nl will probably also answer a lot of your questions.

More information

Do you want to know more about working in the Netherlands or do you need personal advice? Feel free to reach out to Nienke Sterk, recruitment consultant finance via nienke.sterk@robertwalters.com.