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Swapfiets

Sep 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Amsterdam

AI generated summary

  • You have Big 4 or fast-paced experience, strong accounting and reporting skills, RA qualification preferred, team management, stakeholder collaboration, process optimization, Excel mastery, and analytical expertise.
  • You will lead the finance team, manage reporting, oversee audits, ensure compliance, develop controls, and handle treasury activities in multi-currency environments.

Requirements

  • Experience in a Big 4 company and/or international fast-paced environment and scalable projects.
  • Proven experience in managing and developing young teams.
  • Experience working alongside external stakeholders, including auditors, lenders, business owners, or private equity investors in a scale-up environment.
  • Strong accounting skills.
  • Excellent reporting skills.
  • Preferably an RA qualification.
  • Experience of working within Audit firms or as an accounting manager in a corporate head office finance function.
  • Knowledge and ability to work in the dynamics of a PAAS sector and scale-up environment.
  • Ability to manage, develop – and coach young talent in their professional career.
  • Experience in process optimization and striving for greater efficiency by analyzing the company's business processes.
  • Ability to transform labor-intensive, manual recurring, and repetitive task accounting into automated accounting with minimal human intervention.
  • Mastery of Excel and databases.
  • Good classical analyses based on income behavior, fixed and variable costs and experienced in several new models of company cost allocation.

Responsibilities

  • You will lead the financial control team, including 2 direct and 7 indirect reports;
  • You will be taking ownership of further developing a group finance function, including group reporting, tax, and treasury activities;
  • You will play a key user role in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud;
  • You will be internally reporting, including consolidated monthly management accounts, and ad hoc reporting to the business;
  • You will have day-to-day relationships with the management team, including covenant compliance and robust cash forecasting;
  • You will be doing external reporting, including the annual external audit, drafting of board packs and management reporting to lenders, investors, and other key external stakeholders;
  • You will automate the accounting critical tasks related to finance and accounting;
  • You will manage the external audit, development, and documentation of a strong internal controls framework;
  • You will maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of Dutch GAAP (IFRS is a big plus) within the team – ownership of group and subsidiary accounting policies;
  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, including leading the statutory annual accounts for the countries in which we operate; and
  • Treasury management, including multi-currency FX.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Group Financial Controller.

What type of company is Swapfiets?

Swapfiets is a company that provides an all-inclusive bike subscription service with free repairs and maintenance, focusing on promoting more livable cities.

What is the expected work schedule for this role?

This opportunity is open for 40 hours a week.

What qualifications are preferred for the Group Financial Controller position?

The ideal candidate preferably has an RA qualification and experience working within audit firms or as an accounting manager in a corporate head office finance function.

How many people will the Group Financial Controller lead?

The Group Financial Controller will lead a team of 9 individuals, including 2 direct reports and 7 indirect reports.

What software will the Group Financial Controller be involved in implementing?

The Group Financial Controller will play a key user role in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.

What are the main responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller?

Main responsibilities include leading the financial control team, developing a group finance function, overseeing accounting and reporting cycles, managing external audits, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Swapfiets offers learning programs developed by their L&D department and workshops and inspirational talks.

What benefits does Swapfiets offer its employees?

Benefits include a bike (lend-lease), 32 vacation days, a solid pension plan, health insurance discount, flexible work arrangements, travel allowance, and free freshly cooked lunch.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusivity at Swapfiets?

Yes, Swapfiets is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

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Swapfiets

Swapfiets, the world’s first bike subscription.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Swapfiets is a subscription-based bicycle service that provides customers with a reliable, always-working bike for a fixed monthly fee. The company ensures that subscribers have a functioning bike at all times, offering free repairs or bike replacements when needed. Swapfiets focuses on convenience, sustainability, and quality by providing durable bikes and easy maintenance. Their ultimate mission is to make sustainable urban mobility accessible and hassle-free for everyone. The purpose of Swapfiets is to contribute to greener cities by promoting cycling as a practical, environmentally-friendly mode of transportation through their innovative and customer-centric subscription model.