Senior Financial Controller - Allego
Arnhem
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Allego: Powering the Future of E-Mobility

Allego provides reliable charging solutions for cities, businesses, and consumers. Their charging infrastructure is designed to support all electric vehicles, ensuring a seamless charging experience for every EV driver. Committed to zero-emission mobility, Allego ensures that EV drivers can charge at the right location with the right solution. As the EV market continues to evolve rapidly, Allego is building a best-in-class finance team to support its ambitious growth plans.

As part of a team of seven Financial Controllers and the Manager Financial Control, you will help establish a strong and scalable financial foundation—essential for achieving the company’s growth objectives. Together, you will define the best approach to optimize and streamline the financial closing process, ensuring efficiency, clear accountability, and seamless integration with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the full financial control cycle, including VAT, corporate compliance and reporting at entity, country, and group levels.
  • You mentor a junior controller, provide coaching, and ensure their work is regularly reviewed so they can learn and develop effectively
  • Manage specific financial topics such as inventory, revenue, and assets, with each Financial Controller taking ownership of designated areas (on a rotational basis).
  • Act as the finance liaison for assigned country/countries, including managing local external audits.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and tax regulation
  • Assist the FP&A in variance analysis and explanations for budgeting and forecasting purposes
  • Contribute to ongoing improvements and professionalization—engaging in various projects.
  • Serve as the financial business partner to the Managing Director(s) of your assigned region(s), acting as the key point of contact for all finance-related matters.

This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will play a critical role in shaping the financial operations of a forward-thinking company at the heart of the e-mobility revolution

Good to know

With impressive growth figures over the last couple of years (the turnover in 2021 was €86.3 million and they finished 2023 with 200 million) This enormous increase is possible due to the strong increase in the number of electric cars and different national markets which Allego entered the past few years. 
As a result of these exiting developments, a lot of projects will come your way. Think of financially setting up new countries, automation projects (AR, AP, system integrations), IFRS reporting, improved financial reporting and the digitalization of VAT filing. Other projects are related to tooling, for example to implement tooling that automate finance processes.
 

Who are you?

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Controller with a no-nonsense mindset. You are driven by innovation and efficiency, and approach challenges with a pragmatic, hands-on attitude. You take ownership, are results-oriented, and share our passion for a zero-emission future. Delivering high-quality work on time is second nature to you. You are confident in navigating complex and technical financial accounting matters. While managing the core finance cycle with ease, you continuously identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.

“Finance holds the “one version of the truth” and that is why the finance team is crucial to the success of Allego, now and in the future. We are facing an immense growth path and thus we are building up our best-in-class finance team. This team is at the core of the organization and dares to ask critical questions and challenge the status quo. Together, we build the backbone that keeps the business growing. Therefore, we are looking for a Financial Controller who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can wrap his/her mind over the complexity of our business, and will go the extra mile to accomplish our goals.”

  • Master’s degree in finance or accounting. A post-Master qualification (RA, CPA, or equivalent) will be considered as a plus
  • At least 5 years of experience as an Auditor and/or in Financial Control within a multinational environment
  • Excellent working knowledge of IFRS and local statutory / tax regulations and in-depth knowledge of compliance and accounting
  • A hands-on working style: comfortable with the detail and ability to move seamlessly between tactical and innovative issues
  • Strong communication skills (fluent in English, other languages like Dutch, German or French are a big plus)

More about Allego

Allego is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions across Europe. Founded in 2013 as part of grid operator Alliander, Allego has experienced impressive growth and now operates in multiple European countries.

History and growth       In 

In 2018, Allego was acquired by French infrastructure investor Meridiam, a global investor in public infrastructural projects, paving the way for further expansion. This acquisition enabled Allego to broaden its charging network and strengthen its position in the EV market.

Services and Network
Allego offers smart charging solutions for a wide range of electric vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, buses, and trucks. The company serves both consumers and business clients, such as corporates and municipalities. With a pan-European network of more than 33,000 charging points across 16 countries, Allego’s infrastructure is fully integrated into its proprietary EV-Cloud platform, ensuring reliable and secure charging services.

Innovation and Vision
Allego aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility by providing accessible and dependable charging solutions. The company invests in advanced technologies such as smart charging to enhance efficiency and reduce pressure on the power grid. Additionally, Allego is developing high-power charging locations of up to 350 kW, significantly reducing charging times and responding to the growing demand for fast-charging infrastructure.

Through these initiatives, Allego plays a vital role in supporting the growth of electric mobility and building the infrastructure needed for a sustainable future


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