Head of Finance & Operations

Head of Finance & Operations

At O My Bag, we’re building the foundation for our next growth phase. To help us scale smarter, we’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance & Operations who will act as the glue between our people, priorities and processes.

This is a key leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, loves to solve and brings structure without slowing things down. You’ll lead the Finance & Operations team and take on a broader Amsterdam Lead role — making sure our HQ runs smoothly, team priorities stay sharp and the leadership team performs at its best.

Your mission

Build and lead a strong operational and financial backbone that supports our local and international growth. You’ll ensure clarity, structure and accountability across the business, enabling smarter decisions, better collaboration and a smooth daily operation.

First-Year Priorities

• 🎯 Embed the Data Dashboards across teams to drive real-time, data-informed decisions.
• 🎯 Identify and drive cost savings through improved processes and vendor negotiations.
• 🎯 Strengthen leadership routines: drive meeting rhythm, accountability and follow-up.
• 🎯 Act as the Amsterdam Lead – from keeping day-to-day priorities clear to being the go-to for problem-solving and team flow.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Finance & Business Planning

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Manage relationships with our accountant, banks, controller and financial partners.
• Lead strategic financial planning and scenario thinking for our international scale-up.
• Monitor profitability, margins and cost-saving opportunities.

Operations & Tech

• Lead daily operations across logistics, legal, HR, customer service, IT and office management.
• Own and optimize our systems and processes — from back-office tools to everything that keeps our online store running smoothly.
• Drive digital transformation and ensure our operational tech is future-proof.
• Lead key ops projects (e.g. US returns, local warehousing, operational KPI’s)
• Drive the smart use of AI across all teams, actively exploring how it can enhance our work and future growth.

Amsterdam Lead & Team Accountability

• Moderate leadership meetings and ensure focus, cadence and clear follow-up.
• Keep goals and priorities on track, flag issues early and help resolve them.
• Guard accountability across the team – from follow-up to clear ownership.
• Partner with our Head of People on team culture and leadership behaviours.
• Support managers in strong communication, decision-making and feedback.

About you

• ✔ Fluent in Dutch (native) and English, both written and spoken.
• ✔ 5+ years of experience in a senior Finance and / or Operations role (e.g. COO, Head of Operations / Finance), ideally in a scale-up or international brand.
• ✔ Strong financial skills and confidence in forecasting, cash flow and legal topics.
• ✔ Excellent project management and process improvement skills.
• ✔ Tech-savvy (Shopify, analytics, ERP and digital tools).
• ✔ Known for clarity, structure and a practical hands-on leadership style.
• ✔ Thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
• ✔ Based within commuting distance of Amsterdam and happy to be working from the office.
• ✔ Changing the word takes time, so you’re available 36-40 hours per week.

What we offer

• 🌎 A chance to make a real impact - we’re revolutionizing leather and fair production while creating job opportunities in small communities.
• 📍 A beautiful office in Amsterdam’s buzzing De Pijp neighborhood.
• 🚀 A fast-growing, international environment with high ambitions.
• 📚 A personal growth budget and regular team training sessions.
• 👜 Shop discount & a budget for O My Bag products.
• 💪 Employee discount on an Urban Sports subscription.
• 💰 Pension scheme with A.S.R. Doen Pensioen.
• 🥗 Fresh, vegetarian team lunches served daily.

Meet the team

You’ll be joining a team of about 30 talented and energetic professionals with 10+ nationalities. On a daily basis you will be working with a passionate team ready to take O My Bag to the next level.

About O My Bag

We are on a mission to change the fashion industry, creating fair job opportunities and connecting small communities to the global market. With two stores in Amsterdam and 600 stockists worldwide, we’re growing fast and making a real impact.

"Hold my bag, I have to apply"
Guimette Uittenbosch Head of People