Assistant Financial Controller

We are seeking a detail-oriented self-starter to join Stahl as an Assistant Financial Controller in an international and dynamic environment. In this role, you will have an important part in the financial consolidation process and the preparation of essential financial reports for Stahl. Your ability to prioritize tasks effectively will be crucial as you contribute to our success.

What are you going to do?

As Assistant Financial Controller you will have an active role in the financial consolidation process and preparation of (financial) reports for Stahl. You will be involved in the month-end closing and reporting within deadlines and ensure these activities comply with group regulations and reporting standards. You will be part of the team that prepares the consolidated financial statements of the Group entities and monthly internal (management) reports for Stahl's Leadership Team and Board, as well as the semi-annual reports to shareholder(s).

Your role will require collaborations with local controllers and with the Group Director Controlling. With your financial controlling and reporting experience, you’ll play an important role in getting the month-end closing and reporting done. You’ll report to the Consolidation & Reporting Manager. As an Assistant Financial Controller the responsibilities include:

• Initiating (and closing) the reporting workflows in SAP-BPC.
• Providing instructions to local controllers for month-end closing, quarterly closing, year-end closing, and annual budget, including guidelines for financial reporting and audit.
• On request, provide guidance to users of SAP-BPC.
• Preparing and updating monthly reconciliation files that support the month-end closing.
• Preparing reports for banks and shareholders. You will participate in the preparations of the half- and yearly reporting in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Interacting with the external auditor, providing requested documentation for their audit.
• Preparing the annual budget together with Consolidation & Reporting Manager and Group Director Controlling.
• Providing support in M&A projects and subsequent integrations as needed.

What are you bringing?

As an Assistant Financial Controller within Stahl, you possess a pragmatic and proactive mindset, as well as a hands-on mentality. You are a self-starter with attention to detail and accuracy, able to identify and prioritize key issues within the context of meeting reporting deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential in this role.

• A HBO degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in accounting/financial controlling in an international company or working for a Big Four auditing firm. Financial control experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience with SAP, SAP-BPC, HFM, or other consolidation software is required.
• Proper knowledge of MS Office, PowerPoint, and advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Fluency in English; speaking Dutch is a plus.
• Living in or near North Brabant.

About Stahl

Stahl is a world leader in specialty coatings and treatments for flexible materials. Nearly 2,000 Stahl colleagues around the world are driven by a clear purpose: Touching lives, for a better world. Our diverse teams work on creative and innovative solutions that help our customers create fantastic products. Our coatings can be found on everyday materials in the automotive industry, luxury goods, and in the packaging, clothing, and home furniture markets.

Headquartered in Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Stahl realized in 2023 a turnover of over EUR 900 million with an EBITDA margin of more than 20%. The company employs approximately 1,900 people in 21 countries at 14 manufacturing sites and 35 application centers. The culture at the headquarters is informal but professional. The company is owned by a private equity party. Openness and direct communication are of great importance.

What do we offer?

• Salary from €4,296 to €5,204 based on 40 hours per week excluding 8% holiday pay.
• A 13th month (8.33%).
• A permanent contract.
• This concerns a full-time 40 hours position in Waalwijk.
• Travel costs: €0.21 per km for a maximum of 50 km one way when traveling to the work address.
• Good pension scheme (employer contribution = average 19%, employee contribution up to an annual salary of €50,048.00 (2024) premium-free, above that 7% employee premium.
• Possibility to work from home (2 days per week) and working from home allowance of €2 net/day.
• You get 27 days of vacation and the option to buy 8 additional days of vacation.
• You have a personal budget for sustainable employability in 2024.
• A paid volunteer day every year to put our motto – Touching lives, for a better world – into practice.
• Collective health insurance through VGZ – 10% discount on supplementary insurance and dental insurance. When you take out additional insurance, you will receive an additional compensation of €6.30 gross per month from Stahl.
• Discount of up to 16% on car insurance via Allianz Veilig Op Weg Pakket.
• The ability to use online training on the Good Habitz platform.

Interested or have questions? Send your inquiries to recruiting.netherlands@stahl.com or share your CV via the 'Apply' button.