Global Financial Controller

Global Financial Controller

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Type: Permanent

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity-backed global business that is undergoing a significant period of transformation and international expansion. With operations across multiple regions, the organisation is focused on strengthening its finance infrastructure, driving operational excellence, and building a scalable platform for future growth.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced Global Financial Controller looking to play a key part in a complex, international environment. Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the Group Reporting and Financial Control functions, enhance reporting processes, and establish best-in-class financial governance across the organisation.

A key focus of the role will be building and implementing a shared services structure, improving finance processes, and creating a robust control environment capable of supporting a growing global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all Group Financial Reporting activities across multiple international entities.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and reporting process.
• Develop and strengthen the global financial control framework.
• Establish and implement a Shared Service Centre model to support future growth.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation initiatives across finance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate year-end reporting activities.
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing international finance team.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Global Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Group Finance Director, or similar leadership role.
• Strong background in multinational environments.
• Experience within private equity-backed businesses is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience leading complex group reporting and consolidation processes.
• Track record of building or implementing shared service centres and driving finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.