Deloitte is the leading professional services firm in the Netherlands, operating at scale across Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, Strategy Risk & Transactions and Technology & Transformation. In a phase where the organization is increasingly focused on data driven decision making, cost discipline, and strengthening its internal steering capabilities, Finance plays a more central role. As Financial Controller, you combine a business partnering mindset with a hands-on approach to Financial Control. Working closely with Global Finance Services, you actively contribute and support the team with financial analyses, ensuring that management has the insights needed to make informed business decisions. You are comfortable navigating complexity and constantly looking for ways to improve. You are a critical thinker with the ambition to challenge and strengthen our financial processes. 

You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including the Finance Control team in the Netherlands (4 FTE), the supporting Finance Control team in India (7 FTE), Operational Finance team, Finance Business Partners, Global Finance Services and Client Project Control (CPC). Together, you ensure high quality financial reporting and provide the insights needed to support the business.

You will take ownership of the quality and integrity of their financial reporting, going beyond the numbers to understand what drives them and critically assess the underlying assumptions. Together with the team, you will oversee the financial administration and month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies. You will also support the annual financial statements through in-depth analyses of the P&L and work in progress.

A key part of your role will be working alongside Client Project Control (CPC) on complex project reviews, critically assessing assumptions and revenue recognition matters. You will translate complex accounting topics into well founded position papers and technical documentation, including impairment analyses and revenue recognition assessments.

Furthermore, you will identify and assess financial risks, such as estimation uncertainties, contractual risks and revenue leakage. Rather than simply flagging these issues, you will actively look for solutions and help strengthen internal controls. You will also maintain close relationships with external auditors, confidently presenting and substantiating accounting positions where required.

Alongside your technical responsibilities, you will coach and develop team members, encouraging ownership, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. You lead by example and work alongside the team, combining coaching with direct involvement in day-to-day financial control activities. You take ownership of issues from analysis through to resolution.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to bring people along, gain support for your ideas and confidently stand your ground when needed. But most importantly, be the true you. With your personal strengths, view of the world and unique personality. You are comfortable operating at senior levels within the organization and know how to hold your ground in discussions with MT and board level stakeholders.  

“Naturally, you know how to convince others with well-substantiated arguments while always maintaining a keen eye for detail. Above all, you dare to be yourself. The real you, with your own strengths, perspective on the world and personality. In addition, as Financial Controller, you have experience presenting to stakeholders and auditors, combined with a proactive, hands-on mentality.”

• A completed university or bachelor’s degree in Finance (Business Economics/Accountancy);
• At least 5-8 years of relevant work experience in management accounting, (financial) control or audit.
• Experience within a Big-4 firm or a comparable professional services organization is a strong advantage;
• Experience auditing work in progress/projects and preparing position papers and technical accounting documentation.
• Strong ability to substantiate positions with facts and applicable regulations;
• Experience in risk assessment, including identifying financial risks and establishing appropriate internal controls;
• Practical knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS and Dutch GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate complex figures and assumptions into clear management information;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English;
• Experience with SAP, Power BI/Excel modelling and audit/data analysis tools is an advantage

Deloitte Netherlands is part of one of the world’s largest professional services networks, providing services across Audit & Assurance, Technology & Transformation, Strategy Risk & Transaction, Tax and Legal. Globally, Deloitte supports multinational corporations, private equity firms, governments, financial institutions and fast-growing scale-ups with complex challenges related to finance, technology, strategy, regulation, digital transformation and operational improvement. The organisation operates through a global network of member firms and is known for combining deep functional expertise with strong industry knowledge across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, energy, technology, manufacturing and the public sector.

In the Netherlands, Deloitte has developed into one of the leading professional services firms in the market, with approximately 7,000 professionals spread across 15 offices nationwide. The Dutch practice advises a broad client base ranging from mid-sized entrepreneurial businesses and family-owned companies to listed corporates, PE-backed organisations and large international groups. In addition to its traditional audit and accounting activities, Deloitte Netherlands plays a prominent role in large-scale business transformations, finance and ERP implementations, M&A transactions, data and AI initiatives, sustainability reporting and complex regulatory projects. The organisation increasingly operates at the intersection of finance, technology and strategy, helping clients professionalise operations, improve performance steering and navigate increasingly complex business environments.

The Dutch business is characterised by a highly international and project-driven environment, where multidisciplinary collaboration plays a central role. Teams often work closely across service lines and industries to support clients on both strategic and operational topics. With strong growth in areas such as digital transformation, ESG, cyber, analytics and value creation, Deloitte continues to position itself as a key adviser to organisations undergoing change, professionalisation and international expansion. In financial year 2025/2026, Deloitte Netherlands generated revenues of approximately €1.431 billion, underlining its strong position within the Dutch professional services market.