Bertelsmann

We are looking for support as

Financial Controller (m/f/d)

(unlimited, full-time) Join our team at our location in Heerenveen – flexible working conditions available

As part of the international Financial Controlling & Reporting team, your responsibilities will include the following areas:

• You will be responsible for preparing financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) according to IFRS and Dutch GAAP as well as creating reports and analyses (income statement, balance sheet, and internal contribution margin accounting) for Dutch reporting units.
• You will serve as the point of contact for external auditors, internal auditing, and the group’s internal Shared Service Center, particularly for Accounting.
• You will oversee invoice verification and accounting, ensuring compliance with the internal control system, and supporting the review of financial processes.
• You will manage group reporting (e.g., transfer pricing, risk reporting) and act as a sparring partner for local management and the Business Analysis Team in forecasting and budgeting.
• You will work on financial excellence projects, e.g. continuously optimize processes for efficiency.

What you bring with you:

• A successfully completed Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Auditing, or a comparable commercial qualification
• You already have professional experience in the finance sector, preferably in controlling
• From your previous positions, you bring knowledge in accounting and controlling – and you are now ready to apply your experience in the next step of your career
• You have successfully participated in projects related to the digitization or automation of financial processes
• You have a logical and structured mindset and a positive, proactive attitude
• You have experience with SAP systems (preferably SAP FC, SAP FI/CO, and SAP BW) and BI systems
• You are proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• You possess very good Dutch and English language skills