Financial Controller (Investment firm)

Amsterdam Permanent Work from home View Job Description
To strengthen the finance function, we are looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys combining accounting, reporting, financial control and process improvement within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Added 07/09/2026

  • Take ownership across the full finance cycle
  • Combine accounting, control, reporting and process improvement.

About Our Client

Our client is an independent investment management firm based in Amsterdam. With a lean and entrepreneurial team, the organisation manages multiple investment structures and is focused on long-term value creation. Finance plays a critical role in supporting the growth of the business, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining high standards of control and reporting.

Job Description

As Financial Controller, you will be a key member of the finance team and work closely with the CFRO. You will take ownership of the accounting and reporting processes across several entities, whilst actively contributing to the further professionalisation and optimisation of the finance function.
This is a broad position offering a combination of operational accounting responsibilities, financial control, stakeholder management and process improvement projects.Accounting & Financial Control

  • Responsible for the accounting of multiple legal entities.
  • Manage and review complex accounting entries and financial transactions.
  • Ensure the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial records.
  • Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.



Closing & Reporting

  • Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
  • Prepare management reports and financial analyses for senior management.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial reporting requirements.
  • Contribute to the preparation of annual financial statements.



Audit & External Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
  • Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation.
  • Support regulatory, tax and reporting requirements where needed.



Process Improvement & Automation

  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and workflows.
  • Drive automation initiatives and increase efficiency within the finance function.
  • Improve reporting quality, data accuracy and internal controls.



Business Partnering

  • Support management with financial insights and analysis.
  • Actively challenge existing processes and contribute ideas for improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, compliance and operations.

The Successful Applicant

Experience & Qualifications

  • HBO degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Economics or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 5-10 years of relevant experience within accounting, financial control or financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
  • Experience preparing management reports and supporting external audits.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
  • Experience working in a small or medium-sized organisation is highly beneficial.



Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with accounting systems; knowledge of Exact and Basecone is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Affinity with automation and process improvement initiatives.



Industry Experience

Experience within any of the following sectors is considered a strong advantage:

  • Asset management
  • Investment management
  • Financial services
  • Family offices
  • Corporate services

Candidates with strong accounting and financial control experience from adjacent sectors will also be considered.Personal Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Hands-on and willing to take ownership.
  • Reliable and highly accurate.
  • Critical and quality-focused.
  • Proactive and self-managing.
  • Comfortable operating in a relatively small organisation where responsibilities are broad.
  • Strong communicator who can work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Practical, down-to-earth and improvement-oriented.
  • Dutch language is a big advantage

What's on Offer

  • A broad and impactful finance role with significant responsibility.
  • Direct exposure to senior management and business decision-making.
  • The opportunity to improve and further professionalise processes.
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements.
  • An entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and performance-related bonus.



Contact
Trinity Tung
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7098466

Job summary

Sector
Banking Financial Services
Sub Sector
Accounting / Finance
Industry
Financial Services
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Trinity Tung
Job Reference
JN-092026-7098466
Remote or office
Work from home