Financial Controller

Financial Controller role at Bollegraaf Recycling Solutions, located in Appingedam, NL. You work at the heart of the organization in an international, technical environment with growth ambitions, with a clear emphasis on finance and accounting and a limited, mandatory interface with sustainability and risk. The role requires maintaining an overview amid changing priorities and evolving systems and processes. You report to the Manager Finance & ICT and work within a compact Finance & ICT department responsible for the company’s financial foundation. The culture is informal, down-to-earth and direct, with short communication lines and practical collaboration.

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

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management.
• Coordinate closings, including balance sheet specifications, journal entries, and financial analyses.
• Process and correct general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, fixed assets, and interim accounts.
• Process and verify intercompany transactions and perform 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.
• Actively contribute to process improvements, standardization, and further professionalization of the financial organization.
• Provide functional guidance to the accounting team and act as a connecting link between the team, management, and external parties.
• Contribute to sustainability/ESG reporting as part of the role.

• Salary between €4,800 and €5,800 per month, depending on education and experience.
• Home office allowance and travel allowance.
• 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 collective labor agreement (Metalektro).
• Partial hybrid working (maximum two days working from home for full-time employment).
• Ample opportunities for training and personal development.

Bollegraaf Recycling Solutions is an internationally operating producer of very large, turnkey recycling solutions. The company employs approximately 300 colleagues in Appingedam and Emmen and covers activities from R&D and engineering to production, assembly, and service, keeping most capabilities in-house. Bollegraaf applies advanced techniques such as data applications, automation, and high-quality separation technology to convert waste streams into reusable raw materials. The company operates in a growth market where reuse and recycling are essential and combines international scale and technological depth with a down-to-earth, can-do mentality.