Finance & Controlling Director (Interim) for European Organisation

Our client a European Organisation based in The Hague The Netherlands is looking for a Finance & Controlling Director (Interim).

Our client is an international financing organisation which invests in innovative solutions related to sustainability supporting governments and companies by providing high-risk capital as well as project development that way the innovative solutions become financeable be it in export finance and financing the sustainability of global value chains.

This role is full-time with a 36-hour per week scheme.

This Interim Director Finance & Control role is for the period January 2026 - December 2026 with the possibility of extending the contract twice for a period of 1 year. This means that this interim role is for a period of 2 years!

Your responsibilities and duties:

1. Finance Team Development & Organisational Alignment:

Strengthening and professionalising the finance team to ensure it is equipped to meet strategic tactical and operational objectives. This includes defining clear roles and responsibilities supporting team development and aligning the finance function with the growth ambitions of our client. The current team which includes several external professionals will be further stabilised by transitioning to a more permanent structure through the appointment of fixed internal roles and a more sustainable team composition.

2. Financial Operations Control & Reporting:

Overseeing the relevant and/or material spectrum of financial processes including accounting budgeting forecasting internal controls and reporting. Emphasis will be placed on optimising workflows enhancing efficiency and ensuring timely accurate and high-quality financial reporting in compliance with both internal standards and external requirements.

3. Compliance & Risk Management:

Supporting compliance with relevant laws and regulations including tax-related matters. This includes facilitating interactions with internal and external auditors and contributing to the alignment of financial activities with applicable compliance tax and/or control frameworks.

4. Strategic Alignment & Future Readiness:

Aligning the financial organisation with the broader strategic direction of our client ensuring readiness to support future growth structural developments and ongoing compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment.

5. Stakeholder Coordination:

Acting as a key liaison for financial and strategic topics with internal and external stakeholders including the Management Team (MT) Management Board (MB) Supervisory Board (SB) the Dutch Tax Authorities external auditors and representatives of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

6. Experience with merger processes (fusions):
These services will be carried out with a strong focus on stability continuity and long-term value creation. The aim is to strengthen the financial foundation of our client by supporting key areas such as team development operational excellence compliance strategic alignment and stakeholder coordination ensuring the organisation is well-positioned for sustainable growth and future success.

Minimum Requirements for the Interim Finance & Controlling Director role

• Native Dutch speaker (Must);
• Fluent in English;
• Completed a study Economics at a Dutch university
• Qualified as a registered accountant registered in the accountantsregister;
• Registration in the Chamber of Commerce as ZZPer;
• Experience in business control (strategic financial advice cash flow management budget & forecast data analysis);
• Hands-on mentality;
• Experienced finance professional with experience in scale-ups and venture capital;
• Experience in dealing with public stakeholders (preferably the Ministries of the Dutch Government) private sector stakeholders and state-owned companies;
• Interested in change management and sustainability;
• Experience in preparing management reports KPIs and dashboarding;
• Experience in preparing annual accounts and preparing/supervising audits;
• Dutch GAAP IFRS and cash accounting expertise;
• You agree to be part of a screening procedure for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of this procedure if you are selected.
• Evidence demonstrating that the candidate is an entrepreneur (registered at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce having other clients and willing to start a standard contract for interim staff).

Good to know:

• You will need to write a compelling Motivational letter once we inform you about our client.
  
• You need to be a registered ZZPer / contractor or be willing to quickly arrange that as soon as possible by the KvK.
• You will be part of a screening procedure for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is part of this procedure if you are selected.
• Maximum fee per worked hour: 130 EUR per hour.
• You will work 36 hours per week.
• Office in The Hague.
• 3 times a week you will work from the office 2 days from home.
• Initial contract of 1 year with the possibility of renewal for an additional 1 year (2 years in total).
• 2 references will be requested if we move forward with the interview process.
• Our client will perform a Know Your Customer (KYC) test on the selected candidate.
• Copies of diplomas will be requested.
• Our client prioritises candidates who ask for the lowest fee per hour.

Deadline: 07/12/2025

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