Finance Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · Amsterdam

Job Description
Our organization is seeking a Finance Manager who can take ownership of our day-to-day financial administration and reporting while also improving processes and ensuring compliance. You’ll be the go-to person for accounting, payroll, tax, and financial reporting across the Netherlands and UK operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage the full cycle of accounting, work closely with external auditors and advisors, and directly support leadership with financial insights.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage accounting across AP, AR, General Ledger, and inventory transactions
  • Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including inventory valuation and reconciliation.
  • Prepare and post credit card statements and monthly journals (depreciation, salaries, loans, etc.)
  • Manage payroll for UK employees and prepare sales commission statements
  • Support balance sheet reconciliations, P&L reporting, inventory reporting, and cashflow oversight
  • Maintain company-related insurances and liaise with auditors
  • Write and implement SOPs for finance processes to ensure compliance
  • Handle ad hoc finance-related tasks to support the business
 
Profile
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
  • 4–7 years’ experience in accounting/finance, ideally in an international SME or scale-up with manufacturing or inventory exposure
  • Knowledge of Dutch GAAP, VAT, and general compliance requirements
  • Hands-on experience with ERP/finance systems (Exact online/Dynamics)
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Independent, proactive, and detail-oriented
  • Fluent English; Professional working Dutch 
 
What We Offer
  • Chance to set up and professionalize finance processes in a growing international company
  • Direct exposure to leadership and the opportunity to shape the finance function
  • A supportive, entrepreneurial environment with room to grow
About us

At NOWN, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge, and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do — whether it’s exploring new ways to unite form and function, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers, and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, and now, we're proud to announce that we are bridging the gap between the North America and Europe.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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