Financial Controller

Full job description

Ready for a role where you do more than maintain financial records and truly take control of the financial health of multiple businesses? In this position, you will work at the intersection of accounting, reporting and taxation, making a direct impact across various entities.

As an Financial Controller at Bertelsmann Netherlands, you will work in a dynamic environment where no two entities are the same. Different structures, processes and tax-related challenges ensure your work remains varied, challenging and rewarding.

You will be part of Bertelsmann’s Shared Service Center, located at the Arvato site in Gennep, where the finance activities of multiple organisations come together.

As an Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the financial administration of one or more legal entities. You ensure financial data is accurate, reporting provides valuable insights, and processes are continuously improved.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing the general ledger, including reconciliations, adjustments, and month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities;
• Preparing and analysing management reports and statutory financial statements;
• Acting as the main point of contact for external parties such as auditors, the Dutch Tax Authorities and banks;
• Ensuring tax compliance in accordance with Dutch legislation and regulations;
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing enhancements to financial processes and systems.

You will work with SAP on a daily basis, ensuring the financial administration is complete, accurate and well organised.

You will join a team of Business Administrators, AP/AR Specialists, Managers and Controllers. You will report to the Manager Business Administration and collaborate closely with colleagues across the various entities.

Qualifications and requirements

We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and bringing structure to financial processes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional working and thinking level (e.g. SPD, HEAO Accountancy or a comparable qualification);
• At least 3 years of experience in financial administration or an accounting role;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and preferably SAP;
• Knowledge of Dutch tax legislation and regulations;
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English;
• Strong analytical skills with a structured and accurate way of working.

Additional information

At Bertelsmann Netherlands, you will work within a stable international organisation while enjoying the variety and complexity of supporting multiple businesses in one role.

• A competitive salary based on your experience;
• Performance bonus based on company results and personal objectives;
• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour workweek;
• Additional leave options, including the possibility to purchase up to one extra week of leave and three additional "well-being" days;
• A company laptop and mobile phone, also available for personal use;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Travel allowance;
• Employee Benefits @ Work programme, offering discounts on a wide range of products and services;
• Discount on your gym membership and access to a bicycle scheme;
• An active staff association organising informal events and team outings.

You will primarily work on-site at our office in Gennep.

Bertelsmann is a leading international company operating in the media, services and education sectors. With a history dating back to 1835 and operations in more than 50 countries, Bertelsmann is one of the world's largest media companies.

In the Netherlands, Bertelsmann serves as the Financial Shared Service Center for several group companies. From this central role, the team supports multiple entities with their complete financial administration, reporting and compliance. This means you will not work for just one organisation, but gain exposure to a variety of businesses, business models and organisational structures—each with its own dynamics and challenges.

The department is located at the Arvato site in Gennep, a high-tech and international environment where logistics, technology and finance come together. Here, you will collaborate with colleagues responsible for a wide range of financial activities, from accounting and tax compliance to audits.

What makes this environment unique is the combination of stability and variety. You will work within a large, financially strong international organisation while continuously dealing with new entities, organisational developments and complex financial challenges. This creates excellent opportunities for both professional and personal growth.

At Bertelsmann, quality is key, but so are ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas, optimise processes and make a real impact on the organisation's financial performance.

Job seekers should beware of unsolicited emails from anyone claiming to be a recruiter from Arvato, as job scams are becoming more common. These emails are intended to deceive potential applicants to provide personal information that may be used for criminal purposes.

We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and bringing structure to financial processes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional working and thinking level (e.g. SPD, HEAO Accountancy or a comparable qualification);
• At least 3 years of experience in financial administration or an accounting role;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and preferably SAP;
• Knowledge of Dutch tax legislation and regulations;
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English;
• Strong analytical skills with a structured and accurate way of working.

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