CareerPlan

Financial Controller

Groningen, Provincie GroningenFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-13
Based in Netherlands

Core

Oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while leading and developing the Finance team.

Role type

Senior Financial Controller (People Leadership)

Builds

Financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and internal control frameworks.

Domain

Life Sciences / Contract Research Organization (CRO)

Required skills

Financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, statutory compliance, team leadership and coaching, process improvement, ERP systems, advanced Excel

Preferred skills

Dutch financial reporting experience, mentoring experience, automation mindset

Technologies

ERP systems, Excel

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes; Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports; Monitor project costs and revenue recognition; Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts; Provide financial analysis for decision-making; Support statutory reporting, tax, and external audits; Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to Finance team members; Strengthen financial processes and internal controls.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership