Senior Finance Controller (all genders)

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Salary Range: €95,000 – €120,000

On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Controller (m/f/d) to lead the local finance function and support the continued growth of the business. As a member of the leadership team, you will partner closely with the Managing Director, providing financial insights, strategic guidance, and operational support in an international environment.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the local finance team while ensuring efficient and compliant financial operations.
  • Manage month-end close activities, statutory reporting, and the timely delivery of accurate financial information.
  • Consolidate financial results, prepare management reports, and provide insightful analysis of business performance.
  • Drive the annual budget, long-range planning, and forecasting processes.
  • Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and leadership team, supporting strategic decision-making.
  • Monitor profitability, margins, operating expenses, and working capital, identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Strengthen financial processes, reporting standards, internal controls, and compliance across the organization.

Your Profile

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Several years of experience in a Finance Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
  • Strong expertise in financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and internal controls.
  • Experience in an operational environment such as distribution, manufacturing, service, or industrial businesses.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English.

What Sets You Apart

  • High levels of integrity, accountability, and resilience with proven leadership capabilities with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a business-partnering mindset.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

  • Visible leadership role with direct impact on business performance.
  • Close collaboration with senior management and EMEA finance leadership.
  • International, growth-oriented environment within a well-established organization.
  • Opportunity to drive process improvements and business transformation.
  • Attractive development and career progression opportunities.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katharina Wegera (+49 157 82208717, katharina.wegera@sustainablehires.de) or Victoria Fleck +49 157 8505 5013, victoria.fleck@sustainablehires.de).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.