Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Join us on our mission to help empower parents and children to discover the world together! Bugaboo is a premium Dutch parental company that reinvented the stroller 20 years ago. We continue to bring a pioneering mindset and an obsession with quality to everything we do and we’re looking for entrepreneurial and passionate people to join us. With design and innovation led in-house, production in our own factory in Xiamen and a global footprint we are proud of our creativity and cultural inclusion.

About us  

At Bugaboo, we’ve been revolutionizing parenting products since 1999, setting the standard for premium design, durability and functionality in strollers and beyond. As pioneers in our field, we didn’t just create products. We sparked a global movement, redefining what parents could expect from everyday essentials. Today, we’re proud to be an iconic brand in our sector, trusted by families worldwide.

Innovation, design, sustainability, and quality are at the heart of everything we do, and our award-winning products are a testament to our commitments. Designed for the future and crafted to empower families, Bugaboo products are made in our very own factory, ensuring unrivalled craftsmanship and testing beyond industry quality and safety standards.

But we believe success must go hand in hand with responsibility. Sustainability is part of our core mission. That’s why we’ve pledged to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2035, and our B Corp Certification™ reflects our commitment to accountability, transparency, and creating products with a smaller environmental impact. For our people, we’re fostering a culture where diversity thrives, and everyone can be themself, feels heard, valued, and included.

Passionate about unlocking potential, we’re driven to reimagine and reshape our industry time and time again. Together, we’re committed to building a better future, are you ready to join us on this journey?

Your challenge

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Financial Controller to join our finance team at our global headquarters in Amsterdam. This is a key role responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and strategic financial insights to support our global operations. You are in the midst of the finance organization and are the linking pin between the finance department where you will work closely with the Financial Control team, the Commercial Control team, the Accounting teams and the Data analytics team.

As a growing, ambitious company, this role will offer you challenges in a.o. IFRS accounting, reporting, (cash-) forecasting, risk- and internal controls, merger & acquisitions support and finance process optimization. Being part of an ambitious team, you will have the opportunity to educate your peers and be educated by your peers to support your personal growth.

The ideal candidate

For this role, we are seeking a finance professional with a background in external audit and experience in reviewing period- and year-end closings. You combine precision with pragmatism and bring a structured, scalable approach to strengthening the financial control environment. You have a hands-on mindset and are not afraid to dive into the details when needed.

Your responsibilities

• You are part of the financial control team, and an essential contributor towards achieving the overall objectives for the finance organization
• You will play a key role in the preparation of the annual finance statements in accordance with IFRS, you oversee and coordinate the preparation of its contents and are in direct contact with the external auditors
• You participate in the monthly reporting- and forecasting cycle and your direct responsibility includes ao EBITDA reconciliation between statutory- and management accounts, conduct balance sheet reviews and ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts. You support in cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• You act as the controller and business partner for the HQ Back office functions
• Support mergers & acquisitions with financial due diligence and integration planning
• You understand and challenge the financial processes and will play a key role in maintaining key process descriptions and support in execution of processes
• You are looking for continuous process improvements and will be driving ERP and ERP related application enhancements

Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Economics, Finance, or a related field, completed with an RA title
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, ideally gained within audit (Big Four or similar), with exposure to IFRS and complex group structures;
• Knowledge of management control, process improvement, internal control, planning and control cycles.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Technical and functional skills

• Solid knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, and financial reporting at group level;
• Skilled in working with ERP systems, experience with NetSuite is a plus, as well as ERP migration experience is a plus
• Skilled in analytical reviews and cash flow analysis;
• Advanced Excel capabilities; familiarity with Power BI tools is a plus;
• Capable of designing and maintaining robust reporting structures

Personal characteristics

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a high sense of ownership and integrity;
• Hands-on and self-starting, yet collaborative and team-focused;
• Clear communicator with the ability to present complex financial information in a structured and accessible way;
• Pragmatic, resilient, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Approachable and trustworthy, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect across all levels of the organization.

What we offer

• An enthusiastic team of friendly, driven colleagues with love for our mission and brand;
• An inspirational, inclusive, fast-growing international work environment in which you can make a difference and develop yourself further;
• Access to OpenUp (wellness hub) - monthly wellbeing webinars, individual coaching and an Employee Assistance
• Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough;
• Holiday swap (you are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more important to you);
• Bicycle lease plan - a monthly contribution up to EUR 50 to support you in leasing a bicycle;
• Eligible to participate in Bugaboo’s bonus plan;
• Flexible and hybrid working and the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world 8 weeks of the year;
• A Bugaboo stroller when expecting a baby & Bugaboo friends & family of 20% discount;
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers (based on eligibility);
• Day off on your Birthday & Day off for volunteering activities:
• 25 holiday days per calendar year and an additional day for every year of service (up to 5 years);
• Commuting reimbursement (Bugaboo refunds 100% of the public transport costs or 0,21 EUR per km travelling by car/bike/scooter-motor).
• Work from home allowance plus home-office set up budget;
• A solid pension plan, disability insurance and discount on your supplemental healthcare insurance.

Bugaboo International is a Dutch design company that develops and produces modern parent products. Our products are made to lighten your load and turn everyday life into an enjoyable journey. We always look for people who share our ambitions, have a positive attitude and remain true to themselves.