(Senior) Financial Controller

(Senior) Financial Controller

Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services, we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

Your goal

At Marktlink, we are seeking a Financial Controller who will play a crucial role in supporting our Finance department. As our Financial Controller, you will primarily be responsible for managing all financial aspects of our Dutch brands and holding companies, including the monthly closing process, consolidation, financial statements, preparations for the yearly audit, and tax compliance.

Due to our continued and steep growth, it is time to further optimize our financial processes. You will play a key role in this. Next to that, you will be the main point of contact for the auditors.

So, are you a skilled financial controller with a passion for scale-up companies and do you want to be a key contributor to our expansion and success?

Your responsibilities

• Making monthly corrections, making reconciliations, handling month-end closings, and financial reporting;
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including WKR, VAT & CIT;
• Optimize accounting processes and assist in various financial tasks;
• Prepare the consolidation and eliminations;
• Supervise the recharges amongst the group;
• Coordinate the process of the statutory financial statements and coordinate the group audit;
• Coach the accounts payable and accounts receivable team to ensure their work is in line with local requirements;
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to stay informed about financial topics in each country.

Your profile

You have a proactive approach and find fulfillment in supporting colleagues. You are detail-oriented, numerically strong, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Next to that, we would like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Finance or Accounting;
• Proficiency in financial software, such as Exact Online (LucaNet is a pré);
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Fluent in English and Dutch;
• Professional certifications such as RA or AA are a plus.

Why us?

• You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;
• Unlimited holidays. Work hard. Play hard. We offer a unique combination of freedom and responsibility!
• Tablet/laptop and iPhone;
• Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours, and amazing colleagues;
• Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;
• Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
• Yearly company ski-trip, Zandvoort Grand Prix, and Marktlink Gala dinner.

A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.