Financial Controller

Altum Consulting are recruiting for a high calibre Financial Controller to join a fast-growing media organisation headquartered in the heart of Amsterdam. Operating within a dynamic, international and matrixed structure, they deliver innovative solutions to clients across multiple markets.

The Role

We are looking for a Qualified Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining strong technical accounting expertise with proactive business partnering.

This is a pivotal role within the finance function, responsible for driving financial insight, control, and efficiency across the Netherlands Group and Agency cost base. You will be the go-to expert for all matters relating to personnel costs, ensuring robust financial control while providing forward-looking analysis to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process for NL Group and Agency costs, partnering closely with Shared Services, Finance Hubs, and budget holders.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all cost entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and intra/intercompany postings.
• Maintain and manage detailed accrual schedules for all cost areas.
• Review cost balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Shared Service teams, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Support senior stakeholders with local country consolidation and agency performance reviews.
• Prepare high-quality audit files and schedules, responding to queries for both internal and statutory audits.
• Maintain audit‑ready working files in compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to internal stakeholders, particularly around personnel costs.
• Deliver insightful analysis and recommendations to drive cost efficiency and financial performance.
• Provide variance analysis and forward‑looking financial insight to support decision‑making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across processes, systems, and controls.

You’ll be/have:

• Qualified Accountant (RA, ACCA, CPA, CA) with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.
• Strong audit background, ideally within a Big 4 or reputable audit firm.
• Experience in a matrixed, international environment preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP and HFM desirable.
• Media industry experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Energised by working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Why Join?

• Central Amsterdam location with excellent transport links.
• Exposure to senior leadership in a high‑profile media business.
• Opportunity to shape financial insight and drive tangible impact.
• Collaborative and international culture with career progression opportunities.

If you are a driven finance professional looking to combine technical excellence with commercial impact in a vibrant media environment, we would love to hear from you.

For more information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details.

Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.