Financial Controller

Are you a financial professional with an eye for detail and a passion for numbers, strong leadership skills, and a result-oriented mindset? Do you want to contribute to a solid financial foundation within a dynamic and growing organization? Then the role of Financial Controller at Howden is perfect for you!

What will your role look like? As a Financial Controller at Howden, you are the linchpin in our financial reporting. You are responsible for accurate, timely, and complete internal and external financial reports. You play a key role in guiding various audit controls, ensuring timely compliance with various tax obligations, and adhering to laws and regulations. You ensure that financial risks are effectively managed through internal control measures and monitor their effectiveness.

Your responsibilities Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the internal organization and for the purpose of the consolidation of Howden Group (UK)

Preparing the (consolidated) statutory annual accounts and preparing corporate income tax returns

Preparing and guiding internal and external audits

Managing and optimizing internal control processes

Identifying and implementing improvements in financial processes

Monitoring tax obligations and compliance.

The team and our organization As a Financial Controller, you will take on an important role within the Finance team at our location in Den Bosch. You will report to the Manager Finance & Control and work closely with the control team and the general ledger team to further optimize the financial performance of Howden Nederland. We do this together with a team of approximately 15 colleagues. Generally, we work three days in the office and the rest usually from home. When we are in the office, we enjoy having lunch together and going for a walk. In addition to conviviality, we find attention to ambition very important. We offer our employees every opportunity to develop themselves and are happy to support and guide you in doing so.

Howden: together we push the boundaries of the insurance sector Howden is a global collective of talented and passionate professionals who together push the boundaries of the insurance sector. Howden is the risk advisor for enterprising the Netherlands. We advise companies, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals in the fields of risk management, private insurance, absenteeism, and pensions. With hundreds of professionals in the Netherlands, we focus daily on increasing opportunities and reducing risks, so that you can conduct business with confidence and realize your ambitions.

What do you bring? To successfully perform your role at Howden, it helps to possess the following: A completed HBO or WO degree in Finance, Business Economics, or Accountancy

At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within financial or business services

You are analytically strong, proactive, and focused on the continuous improvement of processes

Excellent knowledge of Excel and preferably knowledge of Exact and Workday Finance

Some experience with setting up and working with BI tools (Strategy, Power BI, etc.)

Well-versed in Dutch GAAP and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)

Extensive experience in preparing annual accounts for large enterprises

Extensive tax knowledge and experience with compliance

You possess strong communication and networking skills; you are able to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders. You can build and maintain these relationships.

Good command of the English language, both spoken and written

A team player who can also work independently and is not afraid to roll up their sleeves

What do you get in return? In addition to a fun team, plenty of challenge, and a nice workplace, we also offer you: A salary range of €5,500 - €7,000 based on a full-time employment of 40 hours (depending on knowledge and experience)

28 vacation days per year, 5 of which are included in the Keuzebudget. Option to purchase 10 extra days.

Fixed half 13th month & profit-dependent half 13th month

Travel allowance (e.g. 0.23 euro per km with a maximum of 250 euro, or an NS-business card (under certain conditions))

Home office and internet allowance

Collective pension scheme

Hybrid and flexible working environment and working hours

Laptop for business use

Extra attention to personal development and work-life balance through our YOU-conversations, our training and development opportunities, and our ‘Blijf in Balans’ program.

Many internal growth opportunities

Annual department outing and company event

Do you find the role interesting, but do you not quite meet all the mentioned points? As long as you have the necessary motivation, we would love to invite you to apply! We would like to look together at what is possible for you within Howden!

What does the application process look like? Within a few days, we will contact you via email or by telephone. This is followed by a 1st (face-to-face or digital) interview with HR and your team manager, in which we get to know each other better. If that goes well on both sides, we will plan a 2nd follow-up interview with the team. If we are all enthusiastic, we will make an offer and discuss this further in a final interview.