Financial Controller HQ

Your potential employer

The organization values Passion, Respect & Collaboration, and Professionalism & Flexibility. These values form the foundation of the way teams work together and deliver services to customers across the globe.

Your department/ team

As Financial Controller HQ, you will be part of the Finance department and report directly to the Manager Accounting NL.

The Financial Controller HQ is responsible for correct corporate accounting operations and assists in consolidating, reporting and analysis of all financial group activities within the organization.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Review financial processes and improve them when required
• Resolve accounting problems
• Coordinate the financial accounting process of the head quarter area (North West Europe)
• Analyse the balances and P&L of all legal entities within the scope of the head quarter area
• Prepare the monthly and annual closing
• Coordinate the preparation of audit files and act as the first contact for the auditor
• Liaise with Finance staff in the various areas to ensure financial information is complete and correct
• Assist the Financial Managers in performing financial analysis for the benefit of budgeting and investment proposals and draft recommendations
• Ensure the corporate financial accounting operations are in compliance with the company’s procedures and applicable legislation
• Report to the Manager Accounting NL
• Support employees on specific financial matters

Your knowledge and experience

• Bachelor degree in Financial Accounting and Management
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Controlling and Business Finance
• Experienced in working in an international group environment
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Proficient with Office applications (Excel) and ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Your competencies and unique talents

• Perseverance – Remaining focused on results and performing effectively when facing time pressure, adversity, disappointment and opposition
• Achieving Results – Actively focusing on and achieving or exceeding results
• Motivating Others – Inspiring enthusiasm in others and encouraging others to take initiative and responsibility in order to achieve objectives
• Influencing – Asserting ideas and persuading others, gaining support and commitment from others
• Accountability – Taking responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and results
• Taking Initiative – Taking action, rather than waiting passively to see what happens
• Analytical Thinking – Compiling and analysing information by using a rationalistic and systematic approach to understand issues
• Planning & Organizing – Planning and managing activities and resources efficiently and effectively to achieve goals

We offer you

• An international working environment within a leading maritime organization
• The opportunity to work closely with Finance teams across Europe
• A role with broad responsibilities and exposure to multiple legal entities
• A professional environment focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to contribute to financial reporting, analysis, and process optimization
• Competitive employment conditions
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A culture built on Passion, Respect & Collaboration, and Professionalism & Flexibility