HENDI is a leading supplier of professional kitchen equipment and catering supplies for the hospitality sector. Since its founding in 1934, the company has built a strong reputation for high-quality and innovative products used by chefs and hospitality professionals worldwide. In 2024, 365 Capital joined as an investor to support the next phase of HENDI’s growth. With the ambition to double revenue within the next five years, HENDI is investing in the further professionalization of its commercial, operational and financial processes. In this phase, Finance plays a key role in strengthening reporting, improving processes and ensuring a solid financial foundation. As (Group) Financial Controller, you will actively contribute to this journey and support the company’s international growth ambitions.

As a (Group) Financial Controller, you will be the right hand person to the Manager Finance & Control, working closely with the Group Business Controller and acting as the key day-to-day contact for the accounting team (6 FTE) within the Finance department. Together, you will help shape the financial backbone of the organization and ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making. 

You will lead a team of 6 FTE within the finance administration, overseeing the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities and the preparation of financial reporting. During the month-end and year-end closings, you will take the lead in reviewing the numbers, safeguarding the quality of the financial administration and supporting the team on more complex accounting topics.

You are responsible for the periodic closings, financial reporting, external reporting and the group consolidation process, ensuring accurate and reliable financial information that supports both operational steering and strategic decision-making.
At group level, you will play an important role in the monthly consolidation, reviewing reporting packages from international entities, coordinating intercompany reconciliations and ensuring consistency in accounting policies and reporting standards across the group. With entities across Europe and Asia, the role has a strong international dimension and offers close interaction with finance teams across the organization.
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.

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 (Group) Financial Controller who ensures accurate financial reporting while also safeguarding a strong financial foundation for the organization. At the same time, you are curious to see where processes can be improved, standardized and made more efficient across the group. You enjoy working closely with colleagues across finance and the business, supporting management with clear insights and reliable reporting that help drive better decision-making in an international and growing organization.”

•    You hold a bachelor/master’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or Economics 
•    >5 years of relevant work experience as a Financial Controller or within Audit 
•    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
•    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 nearly €200 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 5,500 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