Sr. Financial Controller (Netherlands)

We are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to join our Finance team, based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.

About Barentz

Barentz is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

About this role

The primary responsibility is to ensure a robust and efficient consolidation process. More broadly this role will support Group Financial Control in all its responsibilities and deliverables. This role creates transparency in the performance of Barentz Group companies through standardized financial or KPI reports, will train finance managers to improve quality of reporting, and will be the right hand of the Financial Reporting & Consolidation Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a highly disciplined monthly reporting and consolidation process in a global company for 100+ legal entities.
• Instruct and support Finance professionals in 70+ countries in monthly reporting cycle.
• Maintenance and improvement of the consolidation system (supported by Vena) and its integration in Power BI.
• Review monthly reporting packages for completeness and accuracy and ensure a proper feedback loop aimed at continuous improvement.
• Manage the intercompany reconciliation process.
• Support the preparation of the group annual report and quarterly (lender) statements.
• Support the external audit and communication with the group auditors.
• Participate in projects regarding improvements in the accounting, reporting and consolidation processes and tools.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and working effectively for key financial processes.
• Identify and drive process improvements.
• Take on ad-hoc projects in Corporate Finance Scope.

About You

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience in a consolidation team in a complex international environment.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS.
• Power BI expertise is a plus.

Skills

• Diligent, analytical and with strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and a focus on seeing tasks through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pro-active and self-starting personality.
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Enjoys working in an international, global context and has strong cultural awareness.

Why Barentz?

• Competitive package including 27 days annual leave + bonus structure.
• An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business.
• Commuting allowance, up to 75 kilometers one way.
• Flexible and hybrid working environment.
• Fringe benefits like private health care, private pension scheme, company fitness scheme, etc.