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Financial Controller

On-site in Amsterdam·Added yesterday (last checked 27 Oct)

HEMA

996 open roles

Our summary

Salary
€6,000 - €7,000 a month
Work mode
On-site, Amsterdam
Contract
Fixed-term
Languages
Dutch
Experience
7+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A completed RA (Chartered Accountant) education.
  • At least 7 years of experience as a financial controller or accountant, preferably gained within an accounting firm.
  • Extensive knowledge of IFRS and external reporting.
  • Experience with complex accounting issues.

Nice to have

  • Preferably experience within retail or another dynamic organization.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 💸 A good salary appropriate to your knowledge and experience.
  • 🌴 30 vacation days (based on 40 hours) and 8% holiday allowance, so you can recharge in time.
  • 🎯 A variable reward of up to 14% of your annual salary - depending on the collective result.
  • 💸 A net monthly expense allowance
  • 🎄 A fixed year-end bonus of 4% of your annual salary
  • 🛍️ 15% staff discount on all your HEMA favorites - from cream puffs to towels and notebooks.
  • 🧓 A good pension scheme, so you are well-situated later on as well.
  • 🚗 Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer (from 10 km one way up to max. 30 km)
  • 🎡 Access to the 'benefits at work' platform, with discounts on top brands, day trips, and other extras that make life more enjoyable.

The role

As a financial controller, you will be part of the Financial Control & Consolidation team. You will work in a dynamic environment in which new business models, collaborations, financing issues, and changing regulations follow one another at a high pace. You ensure the correct application of reporting rules, provide insight into financial results, and support management in important decision-making.

What you'll do

  • You are responsible for HEMA's external reporting and ensure the correct application of IFRS and other relevant laws and regulations, including maintaining the consolidation and reporting tools (Anaplan / Fluence), the accounting manual, and the implementation of new standards.
  • You analyze financial results, balance sheet positions, working capital, cash flow, and liquidity, and translate these into clear insights and advice for management, the Financial Control manager, and the CFO.
  • You prepare forecasts and scenario analyses, with a strong focus on working capital and cash flow, and discuss their impact with the business.
  • You advise on complex accounting and reporting issues arising from organizational changes, such as refinancings, new business activities, strategic collaborations, and acquisitions.
  • You initiate and realize improvements within financial control, reporting, and financial processes, so that HEMA remains financially in control even in a changing environment.

    what we offer

this is what you will do

At HEMA, you work in an environment where people truly collaborate. You are given the space to develop yourself, receive good guidance, and get feedback that is truly useful to you. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience: you are welcome with us. Additionally, at HEMA you receive:

this is what you bring

You are analytically strong, numerically proficient, and know how to reduce complex financial issues to clear insights. You work accurately, take ownership, and feel comfortable in an environment that is continuously in motion. You can operate independently, switch easily between different stakeholders, and actively think along about improvements and changes. In addition, you have:

you make HEMA real

At HEMA, we work with over 17,000 colleagues toward a better everyday life in a more beautiful world. With products that are more practical, more beautiful, better, and also last longer. And with colorful stores in villages, cities, and online. We are proud of how far we have come, but we are not yet satisfied. HEMA is truly HEMA again and ready for the next step. Our ambition? To become the leader in a challenging market. We do that together, as one team, with proud colleagues, entrepreneurs, and partners. By playing to win. That means being curious, seizing opportunities, collaborating with pleasure, and always aiming for the best result. You dare to speak your mind and challenge others to become better together. With your unique contribution, you can help build the HEMA of tomorrow. You make HEMA real. Will you join us?

About HEMA

HEMA is a variety retailer based in Amsterdam that sells a broad own-brand assortment spanning household and home products, clothing for women, men, children and babies, bedding, kitchen and tableware, stationery, toys, food and bakery items, photo services, tickets and gift cards. Customers can shop online with home delivery or pick up orders in more than 550 HEMA stores, and the brand positions itself on surprisingly low prices.

Beyond its stores and webshop, HEMA works across retail, e-commerce, supply chain and distribution, with people working in its stores, distribution centres and offices in its countries. Its careers site lists roles ranging from store and hospitality staff to buying, design, marketing, finance, tech, quality and sustainability positions.

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