Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking journey? For a fast growing retail scale-up we're looking for a financial projects specialist. Your mission is to enhance the Finance & FinTech operations every day. This role is all about optimizing processes, building robust systems to support their growth, and collaborating with business teams to improve control and insights. You'll be at the forefront of the Finance roadmap, spearheading key projects that drive real impact.
Full time
Amsterdam
Accounting & Financial Control
Retail
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What are you going to do?
This role handles different kinds of projects so no day will be the same. Amongst other things you will focus on:
- Own Your Projects: Lead your initiatives within the Finance projects & innovation roadmap.
- Innovate & Implement: Design, build, present, and implement changes to the Finance organization. This includes establishing internal controls, applying new accounting standards, building financial reports, and conducting ad-hoc financial analyses.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data models to identify trends and root causes in our financial reporting.
- Periodic Reporting: Engage in activities related to regular financial reporting.
- Team Collaboration: Develop strong relationships with various business teams.
- Coordinate with Finance: Work closely with the finance team on projects and improvements.
- Hands-On Approach: Bring a practical mentality to daily finance operations.
- Support & Flexibility: Be a team player and assist with ad-hoc requests as needed.
Examples of projects might include:
- Building controls on packaging flows from suppliers;
- Desiging balance sheet & periodic controls;
- Reworking their inventory & receipt process;
- Establishing internal control mechanisms.
What will you bring along?
What you need to succeed in this role:
- 3 - 7 years of experience in a finance role, ideally within financial or IT audits, accounting, internal controls, vendor due diligence, or as a BI specialist;
- Currently working in a top-tier firm as a Senior Associate/Senior Consultant/Junior Manager, or in a finance team as (Assistant) Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Internal Control Specialist, BI Specialist, or Accounting Specialist;
- Strong interest in ERP systems, controls, and accounting processes;
- A university degree, preferably in Finance or Business Administration;
- Passion for exploring finance processes and leveraging digital tools to drive efficiency;
- A pragmatic mindset, with a focus on quality, structure, and efficiency;
- Strong systems affinity, eagerness to learn, and a drive for continuous improvement;
- ERP system knowledge is a plus;
- Fluency in English (verbal and written); knowledge of Dutch, French, or German is a plus;
- Willingness to work from their Amsterdam office at least three days a week.
About the company
The company has an innovative, app-only service that's redefining how people shop for groceries with sustainability at its core. Their focus on developing cutting-edge technologies and processes sets them apart, and as they continue to expand, they're looking for passionate individuals to join their vibrant team in Amsterdam. With around 600 employees and an average age of 29 they're quite a young and ambitious organization. As they grow and improve the career opportunities are countless. If you're eager to build the finance team of the future and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced scale-up environment, they want you on board!
Questions?
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Jochem Heinen
Fuuse Strategist