Head of Financial Control
The Head of Financial Control will oversee the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting and control frameworks across the Group. This role acts as the bridge between Accounting and FP&A, ensuring strong governance over financial processes, robust internal controls, and reliable management information to support decision-making.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Governance
- Own the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and reporting standards (Dutch GAAP / IFRS / local GAAP as applicable).
- Oversee month-end and quarter-end close reviews, validating results before submission to CFO.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and monitor financial controls across all entities.
- Drive compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and auditor expectations.
- Act as point of contact for external auditors and coordinate audits.
Cost & Performance Control
- Partner with FP&A to validate budgets, forecasts, and actuals.
- Lead cost-management initiatives, ensuring proper tracking of variances.
- Support operational teams with financial insights into cost efficiency and margin improvement.
Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate risks in financial processes and reporting.
- Establish preventive and detective controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with Accounting (transactional & GL accuracy) and FP&A (forward-looking analysis & planning).
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and development to finance team members.
- Report directly to CFO and act as a key member of the Finance Leadership Team.
Requirements
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).
- 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, audit, or controlling roles.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Proven track record in financial governance, compliance, and cost control.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally.
- Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency/country environments preferred.