Senior Business Controller

Amsterdam - Hybrid (minimum 50% at the office)

40 hours per week

5500- 6200 per month

Futurewhiz is a B Corp

At Futurewhiz we have one mission that unites us all:

Empowering every child to grow by shaping the future of personalized learning for the next generation.

Every day we create digital learning products that challenge motivate and help children aged 3 to 18 grow.

About Futurewhiz Squla and StudyGo

For nearly 15 years Futurewhiz has been the market leader in EdTech in the Netherlands. Our brands including Squla and StudyGo help children and teenagers aged 3 to 18 learn and grow at their own level and pace. Our mission is clear: Empowering every child to grow. Weve been a certified B Corp since 2020 which means we strive for a strong balance between purpose and profit.

Squla is a popular educational brand among (primary school) children parents and teachers. Every day more than 160000 children at home and more than half a million children play the best games and quizzes at school in the classroom. Our mission Helping children progress through play! We do this by staying close to childrens experiences. And to use gaming elements attractive UX designs and current changing content.

StudyGo (formerly WRTS) is the go-to online platform for secondary school students to prepare for exams. From vocabulary practice and assignments to chatting with tutors and attending group lessons we offer a comprehensive toolkit to help students succeed. With over 650000 annual users StudyGo has become one of the key digital platforms for secondary education.

What will you do

Futurewhiz is growing and we are looking for a Senior Business Controller who thrives where strategy meets numbers. You are here to help us write the next chapter of our growth story.

You will be a key partner in the business taking ownership of the forward-looking finance function. While youll ensure our foundations are rock-solid your real impact will be in translating numbers into actionable strategies that drive Futurewhiz forward.

Your role and impact

• Develop and oversee advanced financial models to support our long-term growth and potential acquisitions.

• Act as a liaison between finance and business identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving business strategy.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to make our financial processes more efficient and future-proof.

• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial data persuasively.

Who are you

• You have a strong academic background in Finance Economics Business or a related field.

• You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in Finance with a strong knowledge (3 years) in Business Controlling.

• You naturally seek ways to improve financial processes by making them more efficient accurate and scalable. Youre eager to use automation and AI to reduce manual risks and enhance financial reporting.

• You bring a curious and analytical mindset to the table know how to use Excel and have a good understanding of common accounting standards.

• You are fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).

• You thrive in a collaborative team setting but possess the flexibility to adapt quickly as priorities shift in our fast-paced environment.

Bonus points if you have:

• M&A Experience

What do we offer

• A gross monthly salary of 5500- 6200 (based on 40 hours depending on experience)

• 24 vacation days 3 assigned days off 1 skipping school day

• Collective pension and health insurance

• A 600 annual learning budget for your professional development

• Unlimited access to external coaches through Inuka Coaching

• Unlimited access to Goodhabitz training programs for professional and personal growth

Additionally:

• Lifetime access to StudyGo and Squla accounts

• Office next to Bijlmer Arena station (with the possibility of getting a Swapfiets or an OV business card if you live over 7km from the office)

• A MacBook for work

• Payroll Giving option to contribute to a good cause

• Healthy lunches at the office unlimited good coffee fresh fruit and snacks

• A Culture Crew that organizes fun activities like outings pub quizzes ski trips and laser tag

Who are we

Were a passionate and diverse team brought together by a shared mission: helping children thrive in their learning journey and empowering them to grow through personalised education.

Our culture is welcoming and authenticwe believe the best work happens when people can be themselves. Whether youre into book clubs monthly socials movie nights cake-baking contests Mario Kart showdowns or ski trips youll find a community that feels like home. Here at Futurewhiz theres something for everyone and we cant wait to welcome you!

Our platforms are for everyone and the same applies to our workplace.

The beauty lies in the diverse backgrounds ideas experiences and perspectives of our people. This diversity enables us to help all young learners realize their educational potential regardless of who they areor who we are. At Futurewhiz we actively embrace each others differences fostering an authentic environment where people can truly be themselves. This makes it easier for others to do the same. Were committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture that starts here in our office and extends across all our platformsand everyone is welcome on this journey.

Our use of AI

At Futurewhiz we believe in fully embracing AI in our way of work.

AI is transforming our roles and well shape this future together. We use AI to accelerate our mission: to move faster go further and improve our support to children parents and teachers.

Do you have any questions about AI and our use of it in the recruitment process Send us a message to

Will you be our new Senior Business Controller

Wed love to hear from you even if you dont check every box! If youre excited about the role just be yourself and go for it. We value diverse perspectives and are always curious to learn what makes you unique.

Ready to join us Simply upload your CV and a short motivation via the application button and well be in touch soon. We cant wait to meet you!