Financial Controller

Do you want to operate at the center of our international organization, translating complex financial data into meaningful insights for executive management and the Supervisory Board while helping shape the future of our finance function. Then you might be the new Prodriver to join our team as a Financial Controller.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, technology savvy and results-driven Financial Controller to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your 3–5 years of experience at a large audit firm to contribute to our financial reporting processes and support data-driven decision-making. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data while actively engaging with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

About the department:
The Finance department at our headquarters in the Netherlands is a dynamic team of 25 professionals, organized for agility and efficiency. Strategically positioned close to our factories and R&D teams, Finance maintains short lines of communication with other functions, enabling a deep understanding of the stories behind the numbers. Regular visits to our high-tech factory for physical inspections further strengthen this connection.

Our Finance team covers a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including financial administration, management accounting, statutory accounting, treasury, tax compliance, business control, and ESG. By managing all these activities within one team, we eliminate silos and reduce the risk of duplicate efforts.

We maintain strong ties with our Finance teams in the US and China, fostering a truly global perspective. Each year, our financial controllers visit one of our international locations to conduct internal audits and benchmark our processes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial controlling activities for global HR and payroll processes and serve as a sparring partner to the global HR management team

• Analyze and control costs, ensuring they align with the company’s financial goals and strategic priorities

• Improve organization processes and controls to ensure data-integrity

• Collaborate with IT domain leads and other stakeholders in process improvements and automation, including the scheduled payroll migration

• Identify key financial trends and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting

• Communicate financial insights in a clear and concise manner to team members and management

• Uphold compliance with accounting standards and company policies

• Utilize your strong proficiency in Excel to create and maintain financial models, supporting data-driven decision-making

• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control systems to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

• Actively contribute to our financial reporting process by supporting the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports

• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the company’s financial stability and longevity

• Participate in strategic initiatives, offering financial expertise to drive business growth and profitability.

What we offer

• A performance-based salary that grows with your results

• 33 days of leave per year (including public holidays) to support a healthy work-life balance

• Pension plan and travel allowance for on-site working days

• Focus on personal development with a tailored growth plan

• Wide career advancement opportunities across various technical roles and projects

• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture

• Flexible working hours in a 24/7 environment, with free lunch or dinner on-site

• iPhone, laptop, and other necessary tools to help you perform your work optimally

• Free sports facilities on campus to help you stay healthy and fit.

What you bring

• Master’s degree; an RA qualification is an advantage, but not a requirement

• 3+ years of experience at a large audit firm

• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbal; Dutch proficiency is required given the role’s interaction with Dutch legislation

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must

• Knowledge of SAP is a benefit

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to take initiative, be self-starting, and work independently

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy

• Eagerness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, high-growth company.

About Prodrive Technologies

We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. We want to contribute to innovations that tackle major challenges in society, such as improving the quality of medical imaging. Besides, our technologies contribute to reducing the global dependency on fossil fuels and minimizing human exposure to air pollution. In other words, we create meaningful technologies that make the world work.