Financial Controller
Are you a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys building structure in a fast-growing tech environment? Our client is a fast-growing energy technology company operating at the intersection of EV charging, smart energy management, and SaaS solutions. The organisation supports customers across the Netherlands and broader Europe and plays an important role in the transition toward more sustainable energy infrastructure. Due to continued growth, the company is looking to appoint a Financial Controller who will play a key role in strengthening the finance function and supporting the organisation’s expanding operations.
Responsibilities
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Oversee day-to-day accounting activities including AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial housekeeping in a fast-growing energy tech environment
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Lead the month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring timely and accurate management reporting
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Prepare financial statements for group consolidation and coordinate with auditors and external advisors
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Manage VAT filings, subsidies, and statutory compliance for the Dutch entity
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Act as the main contact for external accountants, while gradually internalising key finance activities
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Support leadership with cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis linked to growth and operations
Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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3–5 years of relevant experience as a Financial Controller or Accountant with a strong technical finance background
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Experience managing (parts of) the month-end and year-end close, with a clear understanding of how the close impacts financial results
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Solid knowledge of NL GAAP
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Experience with statutory and compliance reporting, including VAT, corporate income tax, and CBS filings
Nice to have
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Experience in a technology or SaaS environment
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Experience with Exact Online and/or ERP implementations
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Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
About the company
Our client is a fast-growing energy technology organisation operating at the intersection of EV charging infrastructure, smart energy management, and SaaS-driven solutions.
The company operates in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and supports customers across the Netherlands and wider Europe. The Dutch entity plays a pivotal role in product development, operational delivery, and financial performance.
Due to the continued expansion of the business, the organisation is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who can act as the financial backbone of the company and bring further structure to its growing operations.
Offer
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Competitive salary up to €78,000 gross per year (40h)
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Hybrid working model combining office and home working
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38 days of annual leave
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NS Business Card to encourage sustainable travel
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Solid pension scheme to support long-term financial wellbeing
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Daily catered lunch at the office
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Company bike plan
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All equipment needed to work effectively, or reimbursement if you prefer using your own
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Regular team events and Friday afternoon drinks
Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Over de vacature
Soort contract: Vast
Vakgebied: Finance & Accounting
Specialisme: Financial Controller
Sector: Automobiel industrie
Salaris: €68,000 - €78,000 per annum + bonus, travel, pension...
Werkplek: Hybride
Ervaringsniveau: Mid-level
Eerste taal: Engels - Vaardige gebruiker
Tweede taal: Nederlands - Vaardige gebruiker
Locatie: Amsterdam
FULL_TIMEReferentienummer: 2443O0-2DC24D06
Datum gepost: 9 maart 2026
Consultant: Marin Marcan
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