Financial Controller | Financieel Controller

Our client is looking for a Financial Controller based in the Netherlands with professional Dutch language proficiency suited for financial and accounting work.

They are offering a hybrid work environment with an office located in Hilversum.

Our client headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, is a leading provider of mission-critical software solutions for the radio and television broadcast industry. With over 30 years of experience, they specialize in innovative and reliable automation systems that streamline content creation, management, and distribution across multiple platforms, including FM, DAB+, web, and mobile. Trusted by major media organizations such as RTL, DPG Media, Radio Italia, and Talpa, our clients flagship products—OmniPlayer for radio automation and Nimbus for newsroom management—have set new standards in broadcast technology. As part of our client, they continue to expand its global reach, delivering adaptable and user-friendly solutions that meet the evolving needs of broadcasters worldwide.

• We are currently seeking an Financial Controller to join our clients dynamic team.
• Your Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Preparation and review of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets for each division.
• Ensure that all financial information is accurate, consistent, and compliant with accounting principles and relevant regulations.
• Participation in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements, including the IFRS transition.

Monthly Close:

• Month-end entries and allocations: Includes GL reconciliations, journal entry booking, and salary and department cost allocations.
• Accruals and provisions: Manage bonuses/commissions accruals and AFDA provisions for bad debts.
• Payroll and tax reporting: Prepare payroll reports and tax/transfer pricing entries.
• Financial reconciliations: Finalize monthly entries, reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts.
• P&L Analysis and FS Preparation: Analyze the Profit and Loss statement, and prepare Financial Statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
• MD result review and process improvements: Review results with controller insights, improve processes, and document financial procedures.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, comparing actual performance against budgeted figures and providing variance analysis.
• Identify financial trends, opportunities, and potential risks, enabling management to make informed decisions to improve divisional performance.

Budgeting And Forecasting:

• Rolling/Active forecast preparation: Develop and maintain the annual budgeting process and regularly update forecasts.
• KPI Tracking: Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant data and assumptions and provide financial insights to key stakeholders.

Additional Tasks:

• Cash Flow reporting and analysis.
• MBR Deck preparation.
• Churn reporting.
• AR/AP oversight.
• Financial Integration.
• Tax/Annual Account filing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA highly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in an accounting or finance role (experience in a Big 4 firm preferred).
• Knowledge of accounting principles (Dutch GAAP and IFRS).
• Proficiency in both written and verbal English and Dutch is required

Benefits

• A dynamic role in an international tech company with deep roots in the Dutch media industry.
• Ownership and impact, with opportunities to improve and shape processes.
• Hybrid working model with an office in Hilversum.
• Be part of a growing global network through our client.