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Het slimme netwerk waar studenten en professionals hun stage of baan vinden.

Interim Head of Finance / Finance Manager (Fractional, Maternity Cover)

Geplaatst 6 okt. 2025
Delen:
Werkervaring
3 tot 20 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Part-time
Functie
Opleidingsniveau
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)
Startdatum
15 november 2025

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We are looking for an experienced Hands-On Interim Head of Finance/Finance Manager to cover a maternity leave from mid-November 2025 until the end of June 2026. This is a fractional role (2–3 days per week), ideally suited to a finance professional with strong accounting and operational experience.

You will oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and provide insights to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), while supporting and guiding the finance team during this transition period.

What you'll do:

Financial Operations & Month-End

  • Oversee month-end close processes.
  • Support the AP/AR Accountant in reconciliations and reporting.
  • Ensure accurate revenue recognition, including ARR checks, accruals, and deferrals.
  • Post payroll journals and ensure all payroll-related costs are recorded correctly.

Reporting & Insights

  • Deliver consolidated monthly financial reports with clear insights for the SLT.
  • Provide commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support preparation of materials for board and investor reporting (as needed).

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Partner with the FP&A Analyst in building and finalizing the 2026 budget.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with business priorities.
  • Ensure accurate and timely cashflow forecasts, providing regular updates to SLT.

Cashflow & Risk Management

  • Monitor cashflow and liquidity closely, escalating risks where needed.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to safeguard financial stability.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to the AP/AR Accountant and FP&A Analyst.
  • Represent the Finance function with credibility and confidence to external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, banks, investors, suppliers).
  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration between Finance and other teams.

What you’ll bring:

  • Strong experience in finance operations and accounting (e.g., Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, FP&A lead).
  • Solid knowledge of technical accounting, reporting, and SaaS/recurring revenue models.
  • Skilled at translating financial data into actionable insights.
  • Comfortable working in a fractional (2–3 days per week) capacity, balancing operational execution with team support.
  • Strong communicator who can work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to support and mentor small finance teams.

Department: Enablement

Reports to: VP People & Culture (dotted line to CEO)

Who you will work alongside: FP&A Analyst, AP/AR Accountant, Enablement Team and Senior Leadership Team

Our team builds web-apps, helping teachers to make their courses fascinating. Each of us's passion is to make a positive impact on education, and that drives our mission.
We believe education is key to facing the future challenges of society and achieving our full potential as individuals. The success of today's education depends on teachers turning the flame of curiosity into lifelong learning and critical thinking.

Educatie
Amsterdam
Actief in 11 landen
60 medewerkers
60% mannen - 40% vrouwen
Gemiddeld 28 jaar oud