Manager, Finance & Control

Role Overview

• Building Financial Infrastructure
• You'll select and implement the accounting and (project) administration software in consultation with the CFO and management team
• You'll establish the complete administrative organization, including processes for procurement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• You'll implement the payroll system and ensure error-free salary processing
• You'll build the internal control framework and ensure adequate segregation of duties and responsibilities
• Establish a robust system for detailed project cost recording (worked engineering hours and other costs/capex) for various EU and Dutch government grants
• Prepare periodic grant reports and serve as the point of contact for grant providers and auditors
• Monitor compliance with grant conditions and ensure timely and accurate accountability
• Prepare monthly management reports with current figures, analyses, and budget-versus-actual comparisons
• Provide periodic reports to shareholders and the Supervisory Board
• Prepare figures and support quarterly and annual financial statements
• Act as a sparring partner to the CFO and management team on financial and control matters
• Be responsible for daily financial administration, from invoice processing to cash management
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closings
• Maintain relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external consultants
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and payments (VAT, payroll tax, corporate income tax)

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance & control, preferably in a dynamic (technical) environment.
• High potentials with slightly less experience but exactly matching expertise are also warmly invited to apply
• Bachelor's or Master's level education and thinking ability, preferably in finance or economics
• Proven delivery in finance systems implementation (selection
• rollout
• adoption). You’ve implemented, not just advised.
• Demonstrable experience in setting up or developing financial systems and processes
• Experience with grant administration/compliance and project cost recording is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or Dutch accounting standards (RJ)
• Experience with year-end reporting

Benefits

• The unique opportunity to build the financial heart of a groundbreaking organization in electric aviation
• Direct reporting line to the CFO with short lines to the entire founder / management team
• Extensive autonomy and responsibility; you'll make the decisions for systems and processes
• An informal, ambitious work environment with motivated colleagues working on the future of flight
• Market-competitive salary and excellent employment conditions
• Possibility of part-time work (minimum 32 hours)
• Growth opportunities: as Elysian grows, your team and responsibilities will grow with it