• Senior Financial Controller

Nunspeet Vast 40 uur € 80.000 - € 100.000 Retail WO Senior Professional

Senior Financial Controller

What are you going to do

For our client, B&C International in Nunspeet, we are looking for a Senior Financial Controller. In this position, you will take a leading role in guiding the other Controllers and you will work closely together with the CFO to ensure the completeness, accuracy and promptness of the financial processes of B&C International. Based on the information obtained from the in-house Shared Service Center, you will be responsible for preparing consolidated monthly and quarterly management reports and reporting to the parent company in the United States. Additionally, you will fulfill an important role in explaining the content of the reports (using relevant dashboards and business insights) and you will be involved in the quarterly forecasting, annual budget and cash planning.  

A versatile role within a motivated Control Team, where you can make a significant contribution to the further development of the Finance organization of the rapidly growing B&C International!

Your tasks and responsibilities
  • Taking ownership of and coordinating monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
  • Ensuring timely and accurate (consolidated) reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including Group Control of Springs Window Fashion, with the goal of providing complete transparency about the company’s performance
  • Critically reviewing and improving financial processes related to the monthly closing
  • Implementing internal controls and making necessary improvements in administrative processes
  • Managing tax reporting and tax fillings for B&C International and its subsidiaries, in collaboration with external advisors
  • Guiding the annual audit process
  • Responsible for CapEx Control and Forex Management
  • Contributing to working capital optimization and cash flow forecasting
  • Tracking results against LE and budget
  • Executing various projects, both as requested and on your own initiative
Your profile
  • A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business or financial field, with a RA qualification being a plus
  • At least five years of relevant work experience in auditing and/or controlling in a similar environment
  • Excellent command of the English language in both written and spoken form, knowledge of Dutch is a plus
  • Expertise in reporting standards, knowledge of US GAAP is a plus
  • Solid knowledge of internal control and administrative processes
  • Experience with (international) tax advisors and external audits
  • Preferably experience with post-merge financial integration activities and with the Lucanet consolidation tool
  • A critical, analytical mindset and the ability to handle pressure
  • Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
Your offer
  • A competitive salary of €80.000 - €100.000,- per year, depending on earlier derived knowledge and work experiences
  • An exciting and diverse job for 32 – 40 hours per week with a high degree of freedom, autonomy, and challenge
  • 25 vacation days, a pension plan (PMT), and a discount on your supplementary health insurance
  • An annual bonus scheme of up to 1 gross monthly salary
  • Company-provided laptop and phone
  • Travel expense reimbursement based on €0,21 per kilometer
  • The option to work from home one day a week, including associated compensation
  • Discounts on the purchase of their own decoration products
  • An inspiring and trendy working environment in Nunspeet
  • A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere where people enjoy working together
Company information
Organization and department description
B&C International was founded in 1971, starting as a small DIY store in Amsterdam selling wooden roller blind rods. It has since grown into a leading company in window decoration. B&C International has expanded across multiple countries and is now part of the B&C Group, owned by Springs Window Fashion. The B&C Group comprises five companies, operates in over 10 countries, employs more than 800 people across Europe, and has an annual turnover of over €100 million. While the organization has evolved, the friendly atmosphere and collaborative spirit remain at its core. You will be working in a pleasant environment at B&C International with a collegial atmosphere and regular meetings with international colleagues, all aiming for a sustainable growth in service and quality.

What are you going to do

For our client, B&C International in Nunspeet, we are looking for a Senior Financial Controller. In this position, you will take a leading role in guiding the other Controllers and you will work closely together with the CFO to ensure the completeness, accuracy and promptness of the financial processes of B&C International. Based on the information obtained from the in-house Shared Service Center, you will be responsible for preparing consolidated monthly and quarterly management reports and reporting to the parent company in the United States. Additionally, you will fulfill an important role in explaining the content of the reports (using relevant dashboards and business insights) and you will be involved in the quarterly forecasting, annual budget and cash planning.  

A versatile role within a motivated Control Team, where you can make a significant contribution to the further development of the Finance organization of the rapidly growing B&C International!

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Taking ownership of and coordinating monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
  • Ensuring timely and accurate (consolidated) reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including Group Control of Springs Window Fashion, with the goal of providing complete transparency about the company’s performance
  • Critically reviewing and improving financial processes related to the monthly closing
  • Implementing internal controls and making necessary improvements in administrative processes
  • Managing tax reporting and tax fillings for B&C International and its subsidiaries, in collaboration with external advisors
  • Guiding the annual audit process
  • Responsible for CapEx Control and Forex Management
  • Contributing to working capital optimization and cash flow forecasting
  • Tracking results against LE and budget
  • Executing various projects, both as requested and on your own initiative

Your profile

  • A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business or financial field, with a RA qualification being a plus
  • At least five years of relevant work experience in auditing and/or controlling in a similar environment
  • Excellent command of the English language in both written and spoken form, knowledge of Dutch is a plus
  • Expertise in reporting standards, knowledge of US GAAP is a plus
  • Solid knowledge of internal control and administrative processes
  • Experience with (international) tax advisors and external audits
  • Preferably experience with post-merge financial integration activities and with the Lucanet consolidation tool
  • A critical, analytical mindset and the ability to handle pressure
  • Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities

Your offer

  • A competitive salary of €80.000 - €100.000,- per year, depending on earlier derived knowledge and work experiences
  • An exciting and diverse job for 32 – 40 hours per week with a high degree of freedom, autonomy, and challenge
  • 25 vacation days, a pension plan (PMT), and a discount on your supplementary health insurance
  • An annual bonus scheme of up to 1 gross monthly salary
  • Company-provided laptop and phone
  • Travel expense reimbursement based on €0,21 per kilometer
  • The option to work from home one day a week, including associated compensation
  • Discounts on the purchase of their own decoration products
  • An inspiring and trendy working environment in Nunspeet
  • A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere where people enjoy working together

Company information

How long will it take you to get there?
B&C International was founded in 1971, starting as a small DIY store in Amsterdam selling wooden roller blind rods. It has since grown into a leading company in window decoration. B&C International has expanded across multiple countries and is now part of the B&C Group, owned by Springs Window Fashion. The B&C Group comprises five companies, operates in over 10 countries, employs more than 800 people across Europe, and has an annual turnover of over €100 million. While the organization has evolved, the friendly atmosphere and collaborative spirit remain at its core. You will be working in a pleasant environment at B&C International with a collegial atmosphere and regular meetings with international colleagues, all aiming for a sustainable growth in service and quality.

Application procedure

  • Apply to the vacancy on our website and add your resume
  • Have an introductory meeting at our office
  • Have an interview with the client
  • Have a second, and possibly, a third, interview with the client
  • If necessary make an assessment, and receive an offer you can’t refuse
  • Sign the contract and you will be ready to start your new job at your new employer!
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