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Finance Systems and Data Lead

Nijmegen Permanent Work from home View Job Description
Finance Systems & Data Lead is responsible for owning and optimizing global finance systems, including the rollout of a consolidation tool. Acts as the bridge between Finance, IT, and international teams, driving process improvements, data insights, and automation to strengthen group-level reporting and operations.

Added 29/05/2026

  • Key role in shaping the future of finance within a growing organization
  • High degree of ownership and autonomy to initiate and lead meaningful improv

About Our Client

Synthon is an international pharmaceutical company and a leader in the field of generic medicines. Founded in 1991, we develop high-quality therapies that improve access to healthcare for patients worldwide. With products approved in more than 90 countries and a global presence supported by 1,650 employees, Synthon is entering a new phase of international growth and professionalization. Synthon's head office is based in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and the company has affiliates in eight other countries, with around 200 employees located at the headquarters.

To support this transformation, we are looking for a forward-thinking professional to join our Corporate Accounting & Controlling team. You will turn financial and operational data into insights, improve and automate reporting processes, and build scalable dashboards and data solutions while introducing AI and automation into finance workflows.

As Finance Systems & Data Lead, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and future-proofing our global finance organization, operating at group level across multiple countries and entities.

You will report directly to the VP Corporate Accounting and work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO, offering high visibility and direct exposure to executive decision-making and group strategy.

Job Description

As Finance Systems & Data Lead, you act as the owner and key user of finance systems, bridging the gap between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders. You lead system implementations, improve processes, and ensure that financial and operational data is translated into actionable insights.

A key focus in this role is the implementation, maintenance, and global rollout of a new consolidation tool, ensuring alignment across all countries and stakeholders.

You operate at the heart of finance, while driving innovation through data, automation, and modern technologies. Furthermore:

  • Lead the implementation, optimization, and global rollout of the group consolidation system
  • Act as key user and owner of finance systems, ensuring they support accounting, controlling, and reporting processes
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for finance teams across countries regarding system functionality, reporting needs, and data topics
  • Translate business requirements into system solutions and coordinate with IT or external providers where needed
  • Extract, analyze, and structure large datasets (e.g., from SAP) to support financial and operational decision-making
  • Design and build Power BI dashboards and reports that provide clear insights into performance (e.g., margins, products, customers, inventory)
  • Drive improvements across end-to-end finance and operational processes, including reporting, interfaces, and data flows
  • Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements within finance
  • Explore and implement data, AI, and automation solutions where relevant
  • Support group reporting cycles and contribute to ongoing enhancements in reporting quality and speed

The Successful Applicant

You are a finance professional with a strong interest in systems, data, and technology, or a data- or IT-oriented professional with solid exposure to finance. You understand how financial processes work and are motivated to improve them through smarter use of systems and data. Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field
  • Relevant experience in Finance, Financial Systems, Data Analytics, IT, or a similar role
  • Strong understanding of financial and accounting processes (or the ability to quickly build this understanding)
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
  • Affinity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial tools
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and translating them into actionable insights
  • Strong communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus
  • Currently living in the Netherlands or Benelux region
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and complex environment

What's on Offer

  • A key role in shaping the future of finance within a growing organization
  • Direct impact on the digital transformation of the finance function
  • A high degree of ownership and autonomy to initiate and lead meaningful improvements
  • High visibility and direct exposure to executive leadership
Contact
Alisha Debipersad
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7028446

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Jobs by location
Nijmegen
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Alisha Debipersad
Job Reference
JN-052026-7028446
Remote or office
Work from home