Finance Manager | Amsterdam

Our client is a global pharmaceutical company with one of their European offices in Amsterdam. They are currently seeking a Finance Manager to:

• Act as key Finance Lead in the Netherlands based office by liaising with all functions
• Build and maintain a robust, compliant, accurate, cost effective and agile transactional and statutory financial environment
• Establish strong internal and external accounting, documented controls and procedures and associated accounting records.
• Act as a Business partner for the Benelux market (preparation of annual budget and forecast, complete business analyses, support market initiatives )
• Act as a business partnering to Country manager and FP&A services for the Benelux market

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting and reporting activities of NL branch:
• Manage external auditors relationships
• Develop and improve a robust, compliant, accurate and cost effective accounting and controlling infrastructure, including internal control system.
• Ensure strong cooperation and coordination with Supply Chain business partners based in the NL Office to ensure effective process maintenance and improvement on direct procurement and order to cash.
• Oversee credit process at EMEA level with the support of a Senior Analyst.
• Lead and drive outsourced service provider in delivering best-in class transactional accounting services, closing and reporting services.
• Propose process efficiencies and tools improvements between NL and Switzerland
• Ensure smooth running of daily Administrative and Finance operations on site
• Analyze and report financials monthly in a clear and concise way, action driven including timely follow up of opened items
• Manage the cost center framework and structure, including invoice approval workflow system
• Manage accruals, prepaid and Opex on a monthly basis and associated reviews and reporting activities.
• Manage all FP&A and business support for the Benelux Market, including budgeting, forecasting, actuals, business review support, including presentations to Senior Leadership Team.
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis, conduct financial training as needed, prepare presentations for Senior Management and perform project work as requested
• Support EMEA projects

Requirements:

• Master degree in Finance, accounting or closely related field
• SAP FICO advanced training
• Advanced knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS
• FP&A experience is an asset with proven leadership and project management skills
• Solid understanding and experience with financial business processes; financial reporting, accounting, including group intercompany activities and legal/tax requirements ( single principal model)
• Advanced computer/systems skills – Excel, PowerPoint, SAP FI/CO, SD/MM, QlikView & database management
• Business acumen with analytical and problem solving skills
• Service oriented
• Excellent understanding of accounting and controlling requirements including IFRS and Local GAAP accounting standards
• Practical experience with internal and external auditors
• Compliance mind-set
• Proven ability to drive external service providers
• Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of the organization is vital for this position to succeed
• Excellent attention to details while keeping sight of the big picture, ability to (re)prioritize continuously
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism
• Solution-driven and process improvement mind set
• Demonstrated success in building relationships across all levels within an organization
• Independent and proactive self-starter who operates with a strong sense of ownership for projects and results