Normec Group has rapidly emerged as one of Europe’s fastest-growing TICC (Testing, Inspection, Certification & Compliance) providers. Since its founding in 2016, the company has completed more than 100 acquisitions, building a €700 million group with 7,000 employees across six countries. From safeguarding the food we eat to monitoring water, air and soil quality, and conducting advanced PFAS analyses, Normec operates at the intersection of safety, sustainability and innovation.

Backed by Astorg Private Equity, Normec is entering its next phase of development, with a potential exit on the horizon. Following years of rapid international expansion and acquisitions, the focus is increasingly on strengthening the group's financial foundations. This places greater demands on accounting quality, reporting, consolidation and financial controls, making the continued professionalisation of Group Finance a key priority.

As HQ Accounting & Reporting Controller, you report to the Group Accounting & Reporting Director and operate across both HQ accounting and international group reporting. Combining hands-on financial accounting with complex reporting and consolidation activities, you play an important role in ensuring the quality and reliability of financial information across Normec. The role has an approximate 80/20 split between accounting and reporting on the one hand and HQ business controlling on the other.

At HQ level, you are closely involved in the accounting, monthly closing and financial reporting of Normec's holding entities, including reporting through Tagetik and coordinating the preparation of statutory accounts for selected Dutch entities. At group level, you review and challenge financial submissions from operating companies, contribute to the consolidation process and work closely with local finance teams to ensure accurate, consistent and timely reporting across the organisation.

As Normec continues to grow, you contribute to the ongoing development of its finance function. One of the key projects involves onboarding holding companies onto Business Central, the group's new accounting system. Working closely with the Group Finance team, you support a smooth transition while helping to establish consistent and efficient accounting processes.

In addition, you take full ownership of HQ controlling, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and management reporting. Acting as a finance business partner to designated board members, you monitor and challenge financial performance, provide insights into budget variances and cost developments, and deliver financial analyses that support decision-making at board and Group Finance level.

You are an experienced accounting and reporting professional who combines strong technical expertise with an open-minded, pragmatic approach. Analytical and detail-oriented, you understand the numbers, ask the right questions and know when to dive into detail and when to focus on the bigger picture. You thrive in a highly dynamic environment where priorities shift, processes evolve and not everything is set in stone. Rather than being held back by complexity, you bring structure, flexibility and a hands-on mentality to get things done.

You are approachable, collaborative and naturally confident, with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in the people around you. You communicate clearly, build relationships easily and know how to bring others along when introducing improvements. You value different perspectives, adapt easily to changing circumstances and combine independent thinking with a strong team-oriented mindset.

“In an organisation as dynamic and internationally complex as Normec, strong financial reporting is about more than getting the numbers right. It requires technical expertise, a critical mindset and the ability to work closely with people across the business. For the right person, this is an opportunity to make a real impact on the quality and maturity of Group Finance.”

• Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS; a professional qualification such as RA, ACCA or equivalent is preferred.
• Solid experience in financial accounting, reporting and control, including group reporting and consolidation, preferably gained in an international mid-corporate environment.
• Experience in an HQ or Group Controller position, or a comparable role combining technical accounting with broader financial control responsibilities.
• Experience with Exact Online; knowledge of Tagetik is an advantage.
• Experience in HQ cost control, budgeting and forecasting is an advantage, ideally complemented by exposure to cash management and liquidity forecasting.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively across an international organisation.

Founded in 2016 by CEO Joep Bruins, Normec Group has established itself as one of Europe's fastest-growing providers of Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) services. Through an ambitious buy-and-build strategy, the company has completed more than 100 acquisitions, building an international group with over 7,000 employees across six European countries and revenues approaching €1 billion in 2026.

Normec operates across four key sectors: Food, Life Safety, Sustainability and Healthcare. Its services range from food safety and quality assurance to environmental testing, advanced PFAS analysis and healthcare-related compliance. Each sector is organised into dedicated business lines, with their own management teams and operational responsibilities. This structure combines the entrepreneurial strength of individual businesses with the scale and expertise of the wider group.

Ownership & Growth Strategy
Since 2020, Astorg Private Equity has been a major shareholder in Normec, supporting its rapid international expansion. In July 2024, Astorg committed an additional €1.4 billion in capital at a valuation exceeding €2 billion, reinforcing the group's position as a leading consolidator in the highly fragmented European TICC market.

Normec continues to pursue organic growth alongside strategic acquisitions, with further international expansion on the agenda. Following a decade of exceptional growth, the organisation is entering a phase in which financial transparency, consistent reporting and robust governance are becoming increasingly important.

Organisation & Culture
Normec operates through a decentralised structure, with four sectors organised into dedicated business lines, each with its own management and operational responsibilities. While financial administration largely remains at entity level, Group Finance plays a central role in consolidating financial information and establishing consistent reporting standards across the organisation.

The culture is entrepreneurial, fast-paced and pragmatic, shaped by continuous acquisitions and international growth. Short lines of communication, individual responsibility and a willingness to adapt are central to how the organisation operates. Normec values people who combine professional expertise with an open-minded, collaborative and hands-on approach.

The Group Finance team is based at Normec's headquarters in central Amsterdam, next to the Rijksmuseum, and works closely with finance teams across the international organisation.