European Finance Director
European Finance Director
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The European Finance Director will lead financial strategy and oversight for the European operations, ensuring robust financial management and strategic planning. The role is essential in guiding growth and managing risk.
For our client, YER would like to get in touch with an European Finance Director. In this position you will lead the financial operations of Europe, ensuring sound financial management and strategic financial planning. This role will be crucial in guiding the company’s financial strategy, managing risk, and overseeing financial reporting. You will report to the CFO.
Most important tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s goal of significant growth across the European Region.
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes (weekly, monthly annual cycles as appropriate).
- Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to senior management and the board.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations (The Netherlands and other European regions i.e. Germany).
- Manage cash flow, investment strategies, and financial risk management.
- Ensure operations at all locations are provided with the necessary assets including evaluation of capital investment opportunities.
- Financial leadership during tender processes (including costing).
- Financial analysis of customer performance and profitability.
- Oversee the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other financial partners.
- Evaluate and improve financial systems and processes.
This international company is a trusted supplier to the retail industry, delivering high-quality products through a transparent, efficient supply chain. Having expanded significantly over the years, the organization now sources from a global network of trusted producers, ensuring sustainable practices and strong ethical standards. With a straightforward procurement model that eliminates intermediaries, the company serves leading retailers across Europe, consistently providing responsibly sourced products from some of the most sustainable growers worldwide.
- Competitive salary and
- Performance-based bonus
- Company car
- University Master’s degree (M.Sc.) extended with a CPA (RA).
- Significant experience in a senior finance role, ideally within FMCG, wholesale or logistics business.
- Strong knowledge of European (preferably NL GAAP and German GAAP) accounting regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Pro-active leadership.
- Proficient in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Fluent in Dutch and English (German is an advantage).
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Application
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Analysis
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Initial interview
If the fit is right on both sides, there will be a first-round interview with your potential new employer in the next two weeks.
Follow-up interview(s)
Depending on the process, the consultant will invite you to the next round(s) of interviews and possibly an assessment center.
Offer
If you are selected for the position, you will receive an attractive job offer. We will be happy to advise you on realistic terms of employment.
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