Financial Group Controller

Sunweb Group is recruiting for a Financial Group Controller, located in Rotterdam.

We are seeking a Financial Group Controller with strong financial accounting expertise and in-depth IFRS knowledge to strengthen our Finance Team. You will play a key role in internal and external financial reporting, process improvement, and financial governance.

In this role, you will be working on further structuring the accounting and control processes and creating a robust basis for various financial reports such as monthly reporting to the (Supervisory) Board, annual financial statements, and tax reporting. The Finance Team has an ambitious agenda and is well positioned in a challenging and dynamic environment close to the daily business operations.

You will report to the Head of Financial Planning & Control. The role requires day-to-day interaction with colleagues from the Finance, Treasury, and Tax functions, and you will be in close contact with the Director Finance & Control and the Group CFO.

Your challenge

As a Financial Group Controller, your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform closing activities in the monthly financial closing process – The Financial Planning & Control team is responsible for the monthly closing process, during which monthly results are analyzed and reported to the (Supervisory) Board. Improving the efficiency of reporting, while maintaining high standards on accuracy and completeness, is an important focus area.
• Improve and structure the group consolidation process in Netsuite, minimizing manual journal entries.
• Prepare annual financial statements for holding and operating entities, and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure accurate IFRS application across financial reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Internal Control – Sunweb Group is taking the next step in strengthening its internal control framework. You will play a key role in this development, with plenty of room to contribute your ideas and expertise.
• Support integration of acquisitions into financial systems and reporting.
• Take on additional projects aligned with your interests and ambitions.

What you bring

Based on your recent work experience, you are able to contribute quickly to the team. You are full of energy, eager to learn, and have a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up mentality.

• A Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or similar, preferably an additional Register Accountant post-master degree or international equivalent.
• At least 5-8 years of progressive and relevant work experience in audit, accounting, or controlling within an international setting, with proven exposure to financial operations in the Netherlands or wider EU.
• Strong accounting knowledge, with a deep understanding of IFRS and its application.
• Ability to quickly analyze financial data and perform checks on accuracy and completeness.
• Takes initiative and is result-oriented: self-directed approach to address challenges in financial data and processes.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) with strong business writing skills; basic Dutch is a plus.
• Experience using Excel, PowerBI, Netsuite (or another ERP system) is a pre.

Let us introduce Sunweb Group

Sunweb Group is one of Europe’s largest online travel agencies, sending over 1.3 million holidaymakers annually to unforgettable destinations. Operating in eight international markets, we cater to all travelers through our brands, Sunweb and ‘Eliza Was Here.’ With a team of 600 colleagues and operational hubs in Rotterdam, Girona, Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Antwerp, Chambéry, and Zurich, we deliver seamless, high-quality holiday experiences at competitive prices. Our Fast Forward culture fosters focus and trust, enabling us to shape the future of holidays while helping our customers press pause and create lasting memories.

Why join our journey?

• Monthly gross salary between €6.000,- and €7.000,- plus 6 ATV days (based on full-time employment, excluding 8% holiday allowance). Please note: ATV days do not apply to part-time contracts.
• Enjoy up to 20% off when booking with our brands for you, your family, and your friends.
• As an international company, we support a hybrid way of working. We provide you with office furniture and IT equipment.
• Enjoy 25 holidays based on full-time employment.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and a personalized Reflect & Develop Plan to support your career growth.
• Benefit from coaching sessions designed to support your well-being.
• Receive work-from-home and travel allowances to ease your daily routine.