HENDI is a leading supplier of professional kitchen equipment and supplies, specifically designed for the hospitality sector. Since its founding in 1934, HENDI has provided high-quality, innovative products that support chefs and hospitality professionals worldwide. The partnership with 365 Capital, which joined as an investor in 2024, will accelerate HENDI's growth strategy. In this next phase of growth, HENDI is also investing in further professionalization of its commercial, operational, and financial processes—where you, in the role of Manager Finance & Control, will play a crucial part.

As the Manager Finance & Control, you will report to the CFO and be responsible for HENDI's financial planning and operations, both in the Netherlands and at the group level. You will play a leading and coordinating role for the accounting team (4 FTE) and serve as their day-to-day contact for substantive guidance, oversight, and coaching.

Your first priority will be to further professionalize and optimize financial processes in the Netherlands, after which you will roll out these improvements across the group. You will work closely with the CFO to engage monthly with the business on performance, risks, and opportunities. You will translate these insights into clear management reports, providing the executive team with strategic analyses and the underlying drivers, enabling them to make proactive, data-driven decisions.

Driven by a commitment to elevate finance processes, you will lead the implementation of an efficient and standardized closing and reporting process, moving operations from Excel to QlikSense wherever possible. You will be responsible for the group’s consolidation, balance sheet, and annual accounts, and you will oversee audit processes both in the Netherlands and for international entities.

In this key role, you will contribute to a more data-driven approach within HENDI’s operations and support a financial foundation on which the organization can continue to grow.

 You are an ambitious and driven financial professional. You have a keen eye for identifying problems and finding solutions, always exploring whether processes can be improved, streamlined, and made more efficient. You enjoy leveraging your financial expertise to make a real difference. Additionally, you are a people-oriented finance professional, drawing energy from others and taking the time to invest in the knowledge and skills of your colleagues within Finance. You are a true sparring partner, fostering connection, trust, and mutual understanding across the organization.

"Due to the complexity of this role, it is essential that you are comfortable handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. You come up with new ideas but also maintain a hands-on attitude. Furthermore, strong communication and stakeholder management skills are crucial, and you have the ability to engage effectively across the entire spectrum, from holding company executives to warehouse employees. You provide support and help elevate the company by acting as a true sparring partner."     

• You hold a bachelor/master’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or Economics
• Over 5 years of relevant work experience as a (Financial) Controller or Finance Manager, ideally within a trading company or B2B environment
• Experience with efficiency projects, implementations, and/or organizational transitions is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to succeed and take responsibility in a fast-growing, dynamic organization
• Authentic, personable individual who remains constructively critical
• A connector in a no-nonsense environment, collaboration-oriented, and capable of building strong relations
• Someone who initiates new ideas and projects and has the ability to shape and execute them
• Team player, self-sufficient, ambitious, and results-oriented

HENDI is a leading European developer and distributor of non-food catering products and kitchen equipment under its own brand. The company operates from a new, state-of-the-art headquarters in De Klomp (Veenendaal), the Netherlands, with offices in Poland, Austria, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Romania, and Spain. With group revenue of €150 million and a headquarters team of 100 employees based in Ede, HENDI distributes its products from warehouses in the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Romania, Greece, and Spain.

The company offers a wide range of approximately 4,500 SKUs across 20 different product categories (ranging from small kitchen accessories to large appliances such as ovens and refrigerators) and sells over 95% of its products under the HENDI brand. HENDI primarily sells through an extensive network of distributors and reputable wholesalers, as well as directly to cash & carry chains. All products are designed and developed in-house, supported by an internal quality control team based in Asia. Production is outsourced to a diverse network of loyal suppliers and manufacturers.

Culture

Working at HENDI means being part of an ambitious and professional environment with a strong family atmosphere. All team members are highly engaged, and most employees have been with HENDI for many years. The company has a strong international character and is continuously focused on growth. At the core of HENDI’s success is a team of dedicated and hardworking colleagues who are empowered to make impactful decisions. HENDI celebrates achievements with gatherings in its own bar at the heart of their new office.

Next Growth Phase and Management

In 2024, HENDI partnered with private equity firm 365 Capital and set new growth objectives, aiming to double its revenue over the next five years. Key elements of HENDI’s growth strategy include:

• Expanding its presence in major European economies and key hospitality markets, such as France, Spain, Germany, and Italy, and increasing up-selling and deep-selling efforts with existing clients
• Optimizing commercial strategy and execution
• Expanding the product range by adding categories in which HENDI is not yet active or strong
• Increasing sales on fast-growing e-commerce marketplaces
• Further integration of group functions (such as procurement, finance, sourcing, etc.) to leverage synergies and achieve economies of scale