Financial Controller

Join Oaklins, a leading M&A Advisory firm, as a hands-on Financial Controller and play a vital role in managing our financial operations with precision and insight. In this position, you will work closely with the Operational Director to ensure smooth day-to-day financial tasks, and offer clear financial insights to guide the strategic decisions of the organization. If you're looking for an exciting and impactful position with a dynamic team, this could be the opportunity for you! 😊

About the Role

As the sole Financial Controller at Oaklins, you will be responsible for executing all aspects of our financial operations. From accounting and financial reporting to regulatory compliance, you will ensure our financial systems run smoothly. Your work will have a direct influence on the company’s financial strategies, helping our leadership team make informed decisions based on accurate and timely financial data.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations: Manage the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, entering transactions, generating invoices, processing employee expenses, and managing payments.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Produce and analyze financial reports, summaries, and forecasts. Prepare year-end financial statements and budgets, and provide financial insights to support key business decisions.

3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with VAT returns and other regulatory requirements while maintaining strong internal controls and procedures.

About Oaklins

Oaklins Netherlands is a leading Corporate Finance House, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), valuations, financing, and IPOs. We are part of an international organization with over 850 professionals across more than 40 locations worldwide.

With a young and close-knit team based in Zuidas, we work on complex corporate finance issues and guide around 70 companies annually to successful deals. Our culture is open, warm, and collaborative, which makes us unique.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial operations or accounting roles, ideally in the financial services or consulting industry.

• You are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial management software, including Exact software.

• You have a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.

• You are detail-oriented and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Fluency in both Dutch and English is essential for this role. Candidates must be able to communicate professionally and effectively in both languages, both verbally and in writing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with 8% vacation allowance and performance-based bonus.

• Employer-funded pension plan.

• 25 vacation days based on full-time employment.

• A collaborative, open culture with flexible working hours.

• Opportunities to grow in a challenging and supportive environment.

• Inspiring team-building trips, sports events, and fun after-work drinks.

"A more diverse workforce in M&A can bring a variety of perspectives, experiences and approaches to problem-solving, which leads to better and more creative solutions.”

Joanna Stone Herman, Partner, Oaklins, New York