Team Lead Financial Accounting

Job description

At Sunweb Group, we're on a mission to create unforgettable holiday experiences for millions of customers across Europe. Behind every successful trip is a strong financial foundation, and that's where you come in.

As our Team Lead Financial Accounting, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting our international growth. You'll lead a team of financial accounting professionals while continuously improving processes, driving automation, and exploring innovative solutions, including AI, to make our finance operations smarter and more efficient.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a background in audit or financial accounting who enjoys leading people, building capabilities within teams, and driving positive change in an international environment.

Start Date: Asap

Your impact

As Team Lead Financial Accounting, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop an international team of 6 Financial Accountants, creating an environment where people can grow, learn, and perform at their best.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Take ownership of key accounting processes, including tax filings, treasury-related activities, payroll-related controls, and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate annual statutory accounts and external audits, working closely with auditors and administrative partners across multiple international entities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function, leveraging automation, existing technologies, and AI solutions to increase efficiency and quality.
• Support the further professional development of the accounting team and help strengthen expertise within the department.
• Contribute to finance and business projects related to internal controls, governance, compliance, and the implementation of new policies and processes.
• Support the expansion and integration of new international entities and business activities as Sunweb Group continues to grow.
• Collaborate closely with Financial Planning & Control, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, and other stakeholders across the business.

Who You Are

You are an ambitious finance professional who enjoys developing people just as much as improving processes. You bring structure, ownership, and positive energy to your team. You know how to navigate a dynamic environment, challenge the status quo, and drive improvements while maintaining high-quality accounting standards.

Most importantly, you're excited about helping Sunweb Group build the future of finance through innovation, automation, and strong collaboration.

What you bring

We're looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a passion for leadership and transformation.

You bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification such as RA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of experience in financial accounting, audit, or a related finance environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading, coaching, or managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, statutory reporting, tax processes, internal controls, payroll flows, and year-end reporting.
• Experience working in an international and multi-entity environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a genuine interest in digitalization, automation, and AI-driven finance processes.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a strong plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across different levels of the organization.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach when needed.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

What we offer

• Up to 20% discount on holidays booked through our brands for yourself, friends, and family.
• 25 vacation days plus 6 additional ATV days based on full-time employment.
• A company laptop and phone.
• A travel allowance, and work-from-home allowance.
• Home office furniture and IT equipment to support your work environment.
• Healthy lunches, inspiring workspaces, and plenty of opportunities to connect, recharge, and celebrate successes together.
• The opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing international organization that embraces innovation and continuous improvement.

About 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 and offer an international environment for collaboration and growth.