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 the further professionalization of its commercial, operational, and financial processes—where you, in the new role of Controller, will support this growth.
As Controller, you will be the right hand of the Manager Finance & Control and act as the key day-to-day contact for the accounting team (5 FTE) within the Finance department. You will help shape the financial backbone of the organization and ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making.
During the month-end and year-end closing, you will take on a reviewing and coaching role, supporting your colleagues with more complex accounting topics (including the actuals consolidation process and intercompany reconciliations). You will play a central role in managing the external audit process and liaising with auditors.
Working closely with the Manager Finance & Control, you will deliver insightful financial analyses, identify deviations and trends, and provide clear, data-driven reports that guide operational and strategic decisions. You will actively support the budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor the company’s cash flow and working capital position.
Driven by a commitment to elevate finance processes, you will assist with the implementation of an efficient and standardized closing and reporting process, transitioning operations from Excel to BI analysis wherever possible.
By combining strong technical accounting skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, you will play an essential role in strengthening control and supporting the organization’s continued growth.
Due to the strong growth ambitions and dynamic nature of the organization, you will be involved in a wide variety of projects alongside the day-to-day operations. These include the implementation of BI, optimization of the invoicing flow, further development of dashboards, creating control reports using BI, and taking over the consolidation process. With the expectation to double revenue within the next five years, the organization is entering an exciting phase that brings many challenges and opportunities for innovation and improvement across processes and systems.
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.
"Working at HENDI means being part of a dynamic, international organization where ambition and professionalism go hand in hand with a warm, family-like atmosphere. You are an analytical, driven and Controller that not only ensures accurate reporting but is also interested to see if processes can be made better, smarter and more efficient way. You approach financial challenges with a solution- oriented mindset and you don’t mind being hands-on. You enjoy business partnering and working with cross functional teams, supporting them in delivering results with the right reporting tools.”
- You hold a bachelor/master’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or Economics
- >3 years of relevant work experience as a (Financial) Controller, ideally within a trading company or B2B environment
- Knowledge of accounting regulations (RJ)
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English
- 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
