Does joining a truly purpose-driven brand align with your values?
The company
Is a leading global brand in sport performance footwear and apparel. The philosophy of the company is to stimulate people in sports and to provide them with innovative high-tech products. The EMEA headquarter, with more than 250 employees, is located in the Amsterdam region.
About the role
As our Head of Control, you will manage a team of seven to eight, mostly seniors, controllers. You are responsible for the optimisation of departmental output, training, diversity and engagement.
This is a position for someone who enjoys working in a very dynamic, large-scale and international environment. Personal and professional development is not an option within this organization, but rather an expectation.
How you’ll help
Based out of the EMEA Headquarters, just outside of Amsterdam, Netherlands and reporting to the Director of Business Control, as part of the role, you’ll:
- Build a strong, engaged team.
- Drive financial strategy, working with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team and aligning with the company’s mid-term plan aspirations;
- Establish standardised and structured ways of working for key processes with stakeholders and review them periodically;
- Be responsible for developing robust Quarterly forecast and financial planning processes for all channels, incorporating key KPIs to be able to steer the business;
- Builds strong relationships with peers and executive team where applicable.
Does this sound like you?
- You’re skilful: you have excellent presentation skills;
- You’re a leader: you have proven leadership experience;
- You’re organised; you can streamline tasks, manage various situations, and enhance productivity;
- You’re determined: you have a focused approach and persevere in all situations;
- You’re a team player: you like working with people and as part of a team.
More about you
- Qualification in Finance, Business Administration or Accountancy or an MBA.
- Minimum of 10 years of working experience in accounting or controlling teams.
- Experience managing larger teams with seniors in an international setting.
- Experience in Sporting goods, Wholesale, or Retail environment is a plus.
- Experience in driving projects and improving processes, procedures, engagement.
- Fluency in Dutch and English is a must, French is a pré.
Contact
Are you interested? Please get in contact with us via reactie@aprioriconsulting.nl or call us directly!