Finance & Administration Specialist

We are currently recruiting for an innovative and fast-growing organization operating in the life sciences and biotechnology sector. This company is at the forefront of advancing single-cell technologies, and due to ongoing growth, they are looking to expand their finance team with a skilled and proactive Finance & Administration Specialist.

As a dynamic and rapidly growing scale-up, the organization combines scientific excellence with entrepreneurial spirit, delivering tools that have a profound impact on biomedical research, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. The team is composed of highly motivated professionals passionate about pushing the boundaries of science to improve human health globally.

The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture, offering employees the chance to contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced environment where creativity and initiative are highly valued.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the administration of outgoing invoices, acting as the main point of contact for customer, sales, and lab-related queries, while ensuring correct revenue recognition
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Collaborate closely with the finance team on the monthly financial close
• Handle grants and subsidy administration and ensure compliance with relevant funding requirements
• Assist with the preparation of yearly financial statements and supporting documentation for the annual audit
• Take ownership of various administrative duties including shared mailbox maintenance, processing reimbursements, and handling payments
• Identify and propose process improvements to enhance financial operations and efficiency
• Provide ad-hoc support on financial and administrative tasks as needed

What we're looking for

• Strong background in finance, accounting, or business administration
• Experience in AR/AP and financial reporting, preferably in a growing or scale-up environment
• Familiarity with grant or subsidy administration is a plus
• High attention to detail, with a solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, international team environment
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)

Offer

• Work in a mission-driven company transforming the future of biomedical research
• Be part of a highly collaborative and supportive team
• Excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a scaling organization
• Competitive salary up to €4,000 gross per month (depending on experience)

If you're interested in this opportunity, please reply to this vacancy, and I will reach out to you soon with more details.

This role is managed by Walters People B.V., trading under the name Robert Walters.