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Vacancy

Financial Controller - Netherlands

To meet the company’s requirements for the Dutch market, we are looking for a Financial Controller to strengthen the Dutch Finance team.

You will report to the Finance Director Netherlands, and be part of the Dutch Finance team. You will be based in our head office in Oude Meer.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

  • Support the preparation of monthly management reports, ad hoc reports and analysis in accordance with relevant accounting standards;
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting;
  • Contribute to the further development of internal and external reporting.

General Ledger and Month-End Close

  • Perform general ledger activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closing procedures;
  • Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled within agreed timelines.

Fixed assets and capex accounting

  • Execute accurate depreciation and recording of additions and disposals of fixed assets;
  • Periodic reconciliation between Fixed Asset Register and general ledger;
  • Administer and report on capex projects.

Revenue Reporting

  • Monthly revenue analyses and ad hoc reports.

Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Support the budgeting process by providing financial insights, quarterly forecasts and variance analysis;
  • Collaborate with department heads to develop and track budgets.

Audit and Compliance

  • Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting principles;
  • Report on local governmental and statistical reporting obligations.

System support

  • Act as key user for Sumatra and Purchase to Pay systems, supporting users and contributing to process improvements.

Experience

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field;
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of business experience in Accounting / Controlling is required;
  • Hands-on, self-starter and accustomed to a fast speed and pace in a challenging and growing business environment;
  • Strong analytical skills and can communicate financial results in an understandable way to the business with your strong interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in Dutch and/or English.

Personality

  • Direct, clear no-nonsense communicator who comes to the point;
  • Positive mindset, not raising problems but creating solutions;
  • Result oriented and focused on the organization success;
  • Not looking for certainties, challenging the status quo;
  • Possess a sense of urgency and high energy level;
  • Treat the company’s money like it were your own.

What we offer

  • You’ll join a professional, friendly team with a flexible, informal working culture;
  • You’ll have frequent contact with our colleagues in Germany and Switzerland;
  • A competitive fixed salary and an annual year-end bonus scheme;
  • A company laptop and phone;
  • 26 vacation days per year, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;
  • Travel allowance of €0.23 per km for commuting (home–work);
  • A solid pension plan;
  • At NorthC, we organize many social and (sports) events and regularly get together for informal gatherings;
  • Strong training and development opportunities.

Apply

Find out the impact you can make at NorthC. Does this role feel like the right fit, or would you like some more information before applying?

Send an email to: recruitment@northcdatacenters.nl attn. Stéphanie van der Maas, Manager People & Culture.

Unsolicited acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

We are NorthC

We are an international provider of regional data centers, standing as the most reliable provider of colocation and connectivity services in the Netherlands. We’ve expanded our reach to Germany and Switzerland, aiming to become a top 3 player in every market we enter. At NorthC, we emphasise personal relationships, believing that even in our digital age, the human touch remains crucial.

Operating at the heart of key metropolitan regions like Amsterdam, Rotterdam – The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, and Groningen, and with a growing presence in Germany and Switzerland, we consistently prioritise personal relationships. We’re convinced that in today’s digital world, human connections are more vital than ever.

The “North” in NorthC symbolises our inner strength, while “C” stands for customers, connectivity, cloud, and content, all underpinned by our distinctive culture. This culture places a premium on the human dimension: at NorthC, individuals matter more than processes. Our core values of openness, flexibility, locality, and entrepreneurship define us. We foster an environment that encourages communication, innovation, and embracing challenges. Listening and learning from our missteps strengthens us. Within such a nurturing atmosphere, our team members truly shine.

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