Financial Controller

As Financial Controller you are at the heart of the organisation, focusing on finance and accounting to ensure reliable figures, smooth processes and management information. You report to the Manager Finance & ICT and work within a compact Finance & ICT team in an international, technical environment with growth ambitions. The role includes a limited mandatory interface with sustainability and risk, and offers room to grow.

• Completed higher professional (HBO) or university (WO) degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics or similar.
• Approximately five years relevant experience (for example as financial controller or in accountancy/audit practice).
• Good oral and written command of Dutch and English.
• Good Excel skills.
• Analytical, critical and strong communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with sustainability/ESG reporting is a plus but not required.

• Ensure reliable figures, smooth-running processes, and analyses that management can rely on.
• Perform and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including balance sheet specifications, journal entries and financial analyses.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses.
• Process and verify general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, fixed assets, and interim accounts.
• Process and verify intercompany transactions and reconciliations between entities.
• Assist with cost calculations, project administration, and progress reporting.
• Prepare VAT returns and contribute to other tax reports.
• Monitor internal control measures, compliance, and risk management.
• Act as first point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
• Identify deviations, risks, and areas for improvement within financial processes and actively contribute to process improvements, standardisation, and further professionalisation of the financial organisation.
• Provide functional guidance to the accounting team, act as sparring partner to the Manager Finance & ICT, and serve as connecting link between the team, management and external parties.
• Contribute to sustainability/ESG reporting activities as required.

• Home office allowance, travel allowance and an annual profit-sharing scheme.
• 27 annual vacation days plus 13 ADV days, with the option to exchange 3, 6, or 9 ADV days for extra salary.
• Good pension scheme and coverage under the Metalektro collective labour agreement.
• Partial hybrid working possible (maximum two days from home for full-time employees).
• Ample opportunities for training and personal development.
• A varied role with visibility, influence and substantive responsibilities within an international company with growth ambitions.

Bollegraaf Recycling Solutions is an internationally active producer of very large, turnkey recycling solutions, with branches and agents across Europe and North America and installations worldwide.

Approximately 300 colleagues in Appingedam and Emmen work on R&D, engineering, production, assembly and service, largely in-house. Using advanced techniques such as data applications, automation and high-quality separation technology, Bollegraaf converts waste streams into reusable raw materials and operates in a growth market where reuse and recycling are essential.

The company combines international scale and technological depth with a down-to-earth, can-do mentality and an informal, direct culture focused on collaboration and quality.