Financial Controller, Nefab Packaging Netherlands

Role purpose:

The Financial Controller is responsible for managing and executing all accounting and financial reporting activities within the organization. This hands-on role ensures accurate and timely bookkeeping, compliance with relevant regulations, and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate is pragmatic, detail-oriented, and comfortable performing both operational (80%) and strategic (20%) finance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Administration

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and accruals.
• Oversee payroll accounting, fixed assets, and VAT/tax declarations.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial data and documentation.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and continuously improve the monthly reporting process for the Jase and Heuman companies according to Nefab policy and guidelines (IFRS based).
• Produce timely management reports, including variance analyses, sales forecasts, and setup and prepare KPI reporting.
• Monitor company performance and highlight risks or opportunities to management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, fiscal, and internal reporting requirements.
• Coordinate audits and act as main point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize financial processes and systems.
• Implement pragmatic solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Business Support

• Act as a financial sparring partner for management and operational teams.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data.
• Support ad‑hoc analyses and projects as required.

Key Competencies:

• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of all accounting processes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with non-financial colleagues.

Required qualifications & experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Several years of experience as a financial controller.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Proteus) and advanced Excel/Office 365 skills.
• Fluency in English (and additional languages is a plus).

Company values and Ways of Working:

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify. 

Application 

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English. For further information or questions, please contact [email protected]. 

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications. 

Nefab Packaging Netherlands is part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.  

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem. 

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