Senior Financial Analyst

Our client is an international market leader operating in a complex multinational environment. They are looking for a commercially minded Senior Financial Analyst to take ownership of financial control for the European entities while acting as a trusted business partner to senior leadership. This is not a traditional accounting position. Working within a shared services environment, you will focus on interpreting financial information, challenging outputs, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring strong financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership, providing commercial insight and financial advice.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, provisions and other accounting entries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal policies and financial control frameworks.
• Support statutory reporting, tax matters and external audits together with external advisors.
• Deliver financial analysis, reporting and modelling to support business decision-making.
• Extract and analyse financial data from ERP systems and develop meaningful business insights.
• Oversee the quality of work delivered by the shared service centre and resolve issues proactively.
• Partner closely with FP&A, commercial and operational stakeholders across Europe.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls and reporting.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another quantitative discipline.
• Several years of experience within Financial Control, Controlling, Audit or Financial Analysis.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Exposure to tax, statutory reporting or audit is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong affinity with financial systems and data analysis.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced international environment.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to €85,000 gross per year (depending on experience).
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• 25+ vacation days.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Hybrid working model (2–3 days per week in the office).
• Full travel allowance.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a leading international organisation with significant European exposure.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career growth within an international environment.

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