Financial Controller (International Entities, Hospitality)

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - EUROPEAN ENTITY OWNERSHIP - HOSPITALITY - £60-65K + BONUS

Your new companyA well-established and growing hospitality business is seeking a Financial Controller to take full ownership of its Netherlands operations. This is a high-impact, broad role offering exposure across financial reporting, business partnering, and close collaboration with FP&A. There is a clear pathway to line management as the function continues to scale.While Dutch language skills are highly advantageous, the business is open to candidates without this, provided you have demonstrable experience managing international entities (including financial statements and VAT). Your new role
As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the Netherlands entities and act as the key finance lead for the region. Responsibilities include:

• Full ownership of financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and compliance, with support from local teams
• Preparing financial statements
• Supporting the production of monthly management accounting with clear, insightful commentary
• Business partnering with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including Operations and HR
• Close collaboration with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Responsibility for VAT and local tax compliance
• Managing the year-end process in conjunction with external accountants
• Acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Supporting payroll

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally, a Dutch speaker, however strong international experience will be considered
• Proven experience managing international entities
• Strong understanding of financial statements, VAT, payroll, and audit processes
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take full ownership
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a commercial mindset
• Ambition to grow into a leadership role as the function expands

What you'll get in returnYou'll be offered a competitive package of £60,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) + 15% bonus + exciting benefits. You'll work alongside an impressive finance team with the opportunity to further grow your career.
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