Sr. Financial Controller

This is a role based in the Netherlands, with office presence in Breda required. You will help support the continued growth, including the activities from the European sister company in Germany. The role will contribute to designing practical structures, improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting ERP and IT system developments that enable scalable finance operations. You will also help administer the German ERP environment where required within its limited scope. You will be close to the business, not limited to one narrow task area. The role offers broad exposure to finance operations, international and interdepartmental collaboration, ERP improvement, controls, reporting, and process optimization. It is well suited to someone who wants to grow their skills, make a visible impact, and contribute ideas in a supportive, hands-on environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage day-to-day finance administration and accounting entries for the Netherlands and Germany entities; Support the monthly close process and help deliver timely, accurate, and well-documented reporting; Process and review general ledger entries, bank transactions, customer and vendor transactions, fixed assets, inventory, month-end journals, reconciliations, and related documentation; Take ownership of intercompany transactions and monthly balancing between entities; Ensure transactions are properly authorized, accurately coded, and compliant with company policy; Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation and follow-up on open items; Collaborate with local finance, operations, commercial teams, and international colleagues to resolve issues and improve ways of working; Liaise with external and regulatory stakeholders such as tax authorities, customs, auditors, and other government departments as needed; Contribute to ERP implementation, optimization, and data quality improvements, with a focus on efficient and reliable finance processes;. Help strengthen the internal control environment and support compliance with fiscal, statutory, and regulatory requirements; Support management, statutory, and external reporting deliverables, including local reporting requirements; Prepare and provide data for VAT, Intrastat, ICP, and other tax or regulatory filings; Support timely accounts receivable collections and customer follow-up in a professional manner; Ensure accounts payable invoices are processed on time and prepare payment proposals for approval and banking upload; Calculate sales commissions and process employee expense reimbursements accurately and on time; Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve controls, and use digital tools more effectively; We are looking for a motivated finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership, learning continuously, and working in a changing international environment. The requirements below describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-moving environment. Experience working in a small or hands-on finance team where flexibility and ownership are important; Practical experience with transactional finance, administrative processes, and ERP-based accounting activities; Experience maintaining financial records in line with applicable regulations, internal controls, and accounting standards; Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work well with colleagues across functions and countries; Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team; Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, audit-ready work; Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems, ask the right questions, and improve processes; Customer-focused and business-minded, with a practical approach to supporting internal and external stakeholders; Able to follow policies and procedures while also suggesting improvements where processes can be simplified or strengthened. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred. Five or more years of relevant finance experience in the Netherlands is preferred, although equivalent education, training, certifications, or practical experience will also be considered. Familiarity with the orthopedic, medical device, healthcare, or distribution environment is an advantage. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Professional written and verbal communication skills are required. Fluency in Dutch and English is required; German language skills at a functional business level are a strong advantage. Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform various financial analyses. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Abili…