Are you ready to take a key role in shaping a modern finance function?

This is a unique opportunity for a Financial Controller to step into a pivotal position within a developing team, where your impact will be visible from day one. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys building structure in places where it doesn't yet exist. 

If you think this opportunity is a good match for you, then please apply! 

Job Profile: Financial Controller - Hospitality

In this role, your daily tasks will include: 

• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports, including profit and loss statements, dashboards, and performance analyses to support management decisions;
• Manage and coordinate internal reporting processes across various subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with group formats and schedules;
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity, analyze financial trends, and support forecasting through tools such as treasury software;
• Oversee both accounts payable and receivable, ensuring proper invoice processing, payment scheduling, debt collection, and reconciliation of accounts;
• Collaborate with internal departments to drive financial efficiency, implement process improvements, and identify cost optimization opportunities;
• Support audit preparation, budgeting cycles, payroll journal entries, and risk evaluations to maintain financial accuracy and compliance;
• Lead or support IT and system implementation projects such as Power BI, invoicing platforms, or ERP integrations;
• Manage intercompany transactions, including reconciliations, billing, and monitoring of cross-entity positions;
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership, actively participating in internal planning meetings and reporting cycles;
• Act as a backup to the Financial Manager when required, ensuring continuity of financial operations and oversight.

Job Requirements: Financial Controller - Hospitality

In order to succeed in this role, we ask that you have: 

• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant financial control position;
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent professional experience;
• Proven experience in financial controlling, either in corporate settings or accountancy environments;
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards, regulatory compliance, and internal controls;
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial software (Exact Online knowledge is a plus);
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights;
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail;
• Professional, reliable, and capable of exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment;
• Fluent in English required, Dutch preferred. 

Offer: Financial Controller - Hospitality

Salary will depend on your experience but will be between 50k and 55k excluding holiday allowance based on 40 hours. Hybrid working, travel allowance, 25 holidays, and other benefits will be given as well. 

How we'll proceed: Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for this position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise, which makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.