Financial Controller

Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Wierden, Overijssel
Reports To: Operations Director
Languages: Dutch and English

Introduction

Are you a grounded, experienced financial professional who thrives as the central operational link in a local and international business environment?

We are seeking a practical, reliable, and energetic Controller to take full ownership of the daily financial engine at our client's European headquarters (a team of 15 in Wierden, Overijssel). In this hands-on role, you won't just oversee numbers, you will roll up your sleeves to handle day-to-day operations, including banking, invoicing, order processing, AP/AR, and payroll. As the sole financial anchor on site, you will combine a pragmatic, applied approach with the technical capability to reference, interpret, and apply IFRS guidelines for solid local accounting decisions. You will act as the key coordination point between the Wierden team and the US parent company in Vancouver, Washington, making fluent spoken and written Dutch and English essential.

Reporting directly to the local Director of Operations and collaborating closely with HQ in Vancouver, Washington, you will keep the European business running accurately, smoothly, and fully compliant. Our client is a global leader in developing automated positioning and pushing systems that empower local manufacturers to compete globally. By eliminating manual measurement errors, scrap waste, rework, and labor bottlenecks, their innovative hardware and software solutions transform productivity across industries ranging from woodworking and metal fabrication to HVAC, aerospace, and construction. Their headquarters is based in Vancouver, Washington.

The Role

In your role as Controller, you are responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial administration and reporting, establishing and maintaining high-impact budget management, and optimizing internal financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Administration & Mastery

• Ensure all purchase and sales invoices are processed correctly and on time.
• Oversee general accounting, accurately record and report financial transactions, analyze the numbers, and lead seamless, timely month-end closures.
• Maintain and manage an accurate cash flow forecast to optimize liquidity and operational stability.
• Oversee inventory management and track work-in-progress to maintain accurate financial valuation and cost controls.
• Own and execute payroll administration.
• Work hand-in-hand with management to ensure the TigerStop team consistently delivers top-tier products and services to our customers.
• Maintain seamless communication with the TigerStop LLC team in the US to ensure absolute consistency across our global financial administration.
• Oversee banking relationships to ensure all incoming and outgoing payments are flawlessly scheduled and executed.

Strategic Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Develop and manage budgets in close collaboration with department heads to optimize financial performance across the board.
• Analyze expenditure trends, forecast future financial scenarios, and deliver granular reports on budget allocations.
• Monitor and evaluate the core financial and operational metrics of TigerStop.
• Deliver high-level financial intelligence and reporting that directly informs business strategy.
• Accurately map cost elements to establish accurate cost prices and build highly competitive pricing models.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Prepare and file accurate VAT and ICP returns, ensuring all tax filings and financial reports are 100% compliant with statutory regulations.
• Protect company resources through rigorous monthly balance sheet reconciliations and continuous internal control monitoring.
• Partner with external financial advisors (Procurius) to leverage specialized support and maintain top-tier financial governance.
• Champion ERP software mastery, becoming a subject-matter expert on internal systems and tools.

Internal Communication & Operations Support

• Foster open communication across all internal teams to deliver actionable financial analysis and sharper decision-making.
• Lead the company-wide credit card program, overseeing card issuance and credit limits.
• Provide essential support for internal HR functions.
• Serve as the main point of contact for pension funds, CAO executive bodies, UWV (Employee Insurance Agency), and fleet management.

You bring

• Bachelor's degree or HBO in a financial field or related field.
• 3 - 5+ years in Financial Administration or Accounting or Controlling.
• Hands-on experience executing monthly and annual closures independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and hands-on expertise operating within modern ERP systems.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• You do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• You genuinely care about people and bring energy, curiosity, and a drive for continuous self-development to work every single day.

They offer

• Attractive, competitive salary aligned with your expertise.
• 38 days off per year (25 holiday days + 13 ADV days under the Dutch CAO).
• You hold ultimate end-to-end responsibility as the sole financial controller on-site. Your work directly safeguards company performance and steers business strategy.
• Continuous learning and dedicated budget for training and skill development.
• International working environment with direct collaboration with their US team.
• Work with an innovative, market-leading product portfolio in precision manufacturing.
• A value-driven workplace built on mutual respect, passion, and integrity.

Interested or have questions?

Send us your resume today to darciehudson@goaheadhire.com or call us on 0031 657049518.