Maintain strong, reliable inventory control and stock accuracy
Deliver accurate and timely month-end inputs, reviews, and variance analysis
Ensure effective and well-governed purchase order and accounts payable processes
Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processes with external providers
Support scalable and well-controlled buying and appraisal operations
Improve operational efficiency through better processes and financial visibility
Contribute to a consistent and scalable European finance framework
Own and enhance inventory control processes, including valuation and stock movements
Implement and maintain controls across appraised and bought boxes and related workflows
Work with the accounting team to support and review month-end, including variance analysis
Drive purchase order approval processes, ensuring appropriate governance before spend is committed
Facilitate accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy, control, and timely processing
Monitor and control site capex, ensuring appropriate governance
Coordinate with outsourced providers to deliver accurate and compliant payroll
Partner with site leadership to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Ensure strong financial governance and integrity of site-level financial data

Fully qualified accountant (e.g. RA, AA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or local equivalent)
Experience in a hands-on finance role within an operational or multi-site environment
Strong understanding of financial controls, processes, and reporting
Experience contributing to month-end close and financial analysis
Confident working with operational stakeholders and influencing outcomes
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
Proactive, hands-on, and collaborative approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Willingness to be regularly on-site and work closely with operational teams.
Experience in inventory-heavy environments (e.g. logistics, warehousing, retail)
Exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency businesses
Experience improving systems or implementing new processes
Experience in a high-growth or scaling business
Experience using Xero or similar cloud-based accounting systems
Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve finance processes

Finance Manager – Buying Hub

Key skills