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Head of Financial Accounting

Amsterdam Permanent Work from home View Job Description
You lead the Accounting function within its European Headquarters. Reporting directly to the European CFO, this is a critical leadership position responsible for financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury activities, compliance, audit management, and team leadership across the organisation.

Added 09/09/2026

  • Lead financial accounting for a European HQ finane team
  • People manager role while driving reporting, controls and process improvement

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international healthcare technology organisation with over a century of innovation in diagnostic imaging and medical solutions. Operating across Europe, the company partners with healthcare providers, research institutions, and clinical specialists to deliver technologies that improve patient care and healthcare outcomes. Their European Headquarters oversees operations across 12 countries and supports approximately 1,400 employees throughout the region.

Job Description

The successful candidate will initially focus on stabilising the accounting function, supporting team development, retaining critical knowledge, and ensuring operational continuity. Once stability has been achieved, there will be opportunities to drive process improvements, digitalisation initiatives, automation, and AI-enabled enhancements across the finance function.

This position would suit a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys developing people, building capability within teams, and partnering closely with senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Lead all accounting operations for the European Headquarters.
  • Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
  • Manage statutory reporting and financial statement preparation.
  • Ensure accurate balance sheet, profit & loss, and cash flow reporting.
  • Support consolidated financial reporting activities across multiple European entities.
  • Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.



Audit, Tax & Compliance

  • Act as the primary contact for external auditors, tax authorities, and banking partners.
  • Lead internal and external audit processes.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, VAT regulations, payroll accounting, and corporate tax obligations.
  • Coordinate VAT and Corporate Income Tax matters with external advisors.
  • Maintain robust internal controls and governance standards.



Treasury & Cash Management

  • Oversee treasury activities including cash flow management, foreign exchange exposure, and payment processes.
  • Support effective liquidity and working capital management.



Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead a team of approximately five finance professionals based in the Netherlands.
  • Oversee two offshore accounting resources.
  • Coach and develop team members during a period of significant transition.
  • Build confidence, capability, and engagement across the team.
  • Ensure effective knowledge transfer and retention.



Continuous Improvement

  • Drive accounting process improvements and operational efficiencies.
  • Support future finance transformation initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for digitalisation, automation, and AI adoption.
  • Partner with Finance, HR, and business stakeholders on cross-functional projects.

The Successful Applicant

Essential Experience

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience within financial accounting leadership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, Dutch GAAP, financial accounting, and compliance.
  • Proven experience managing audit processes and external auditors.
  • Strong understanding of balance sheet, cash flow, and P&L reporting.
  • Experience leading and developing teams of approximately 5-10 people.
  • Strong coaching and people leadership capability.
  • Ability to remain hands-on while operating at a senior leadership level.
  • Fluency in both Dutch and English.



Preferred Experience

  • RA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Big Four background, ideally with Audit Manager experience.
  • Experience within international or multinational organisations.
  • Exposure to defined benefit pension accounting.
  • FP&A experience.
  • Experience within sales and service organisations, healthcare technology, medical devices, capital equipment, manufacturing, or similar sectors.



Personal Profile Our client is looking for someone who is:

  • A strong people leader and coach.
  • Pragmatic, approachable, and down-to-earth.
  • Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment.
  • Able to bring stability during periods of change.
  • Highly collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions focused.
  • Committed to developing and supporting team members.

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established international organisation at a pivotal moment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by stabilising and developing a key finance function, while also helping shape the future direction of accounting processes, automation, and digital transformation across the business.

  • Competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits.
Contact
Trinity Tung
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100127

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Trinity Tung
Job Reference
JN-092026-7100127
Remote or office
Work from home