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Join EMEA Recruitment\'s esteemed client, a leading international services provider, in their pursuit of an experienced and insightful Manager for their Accounting team. 

If you\'re collaborative and detailed with a hands-on mentality, this role is tailored for you.

As the Accounting Manager, you will manage a small team and oversee statutory financial reports across Europe. You will ensure accuracy, manage external audits, and lead a team while collaborating with key departments.

This is a hands-on role for someone experienced in financial reporting standards (Swiss, Lux GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP) who thrives in fast-paced, global environments.

Your responsibilities as the Accounting Manager: 

• Prepare accurate financial statements and ensure timely submission
• Oversee complex accounting processes, including intercompany charges and hedge accounting
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams to ensure alignment
• Lead and support a small team of remote Accountants

Candidate profile: 

• 5–7 years of experience in financial/statutory reporting or audit
•  Swiss/Luxembourg GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong communicator
• Experience with ERP systems

Why should you join our client?

• Lead critical reporting processes for a global organization
• Work in a dynamic, international environment
• Gain leadership experience while managing complex transactions

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now!

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

EMEA Recruitment is working with our client, an international industrial manufacturer, in its search for an experienced Financial IT Project Lead to help drive process improvements and system upgrades.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the CFO to streamline financial operations, lead ERP enhancements, and implement new tools to optimize reporting and analysis.

This is a high-impact role, offering the opportunity to lead the transition to IFS Cloud while ensuring efficient financial processes across a multinational organization.

Your duties as the Finance IT Project Lead:

• Review and redesign financial processes to improve automation and efficiency

• Lead the finance subproject for the IFS Cloud upgrade, acting as the key system expert

• Enhance reporting tools and develop analytical models for better cost and profit control

• Manage integrations between key financial systems

• Create and maintain clear financial policies, procedures, and manuals

• Develop training programs to ensure team proficiency in financial tools

About You:

• You have several years of experience in financial systems or process improvement roles 

• Strong expertise in IFS (ERP), with Cloud experience being a plus

• You are proficient in financial tools

• Exceptional project management 

Why Join our client?
This role is ideal for a finance professional ready to take ownership of critical projects in a dynamic, international company. You’ll shape financial processes, drive innovation, and collaborate with global teams on impactful system upgrades. If this sounds like your next career move, apply today to learn more.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

• Day-to-day support to the local employee headcount – responsible for the employee lifecycle, including HR administrative support
• Keep up to date with ER processes and Dutch labour law, management of complex casework
• Manage HR projects locally and focus on both operational and strategic function needs
• Management of all HR systems (including Workday) ensuring they are fit for purpose and data is up to date
• Optimise all HR processes and policies
• Support and manage global mobility cases

• Have at least 5 years of HR experience at a similar level
• Be comfortable operating in English day to day in an office environment, the understanding of Dutch is an additional bonus
• Have worked with and understand Dutch labour law and experience operating in a HR position within an international environment

• Working closely with the other members of the Rewards team to design, implement and evaluate competitive compensation
• Modernise and simplify the overall reward package for the organisations 
• Define communication strategies 
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders - management for the Dutch entities, the Global Rewards Team and People Operations
• Be the subject matter expert on the reward matters
• Support the labour relations work with employees, unions and works council

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Dutch Rewards
• Good knowledge of benchmarking and experience with job grading using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology
• Experience with working in an international environment
• Experience with a production environment
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data

As the Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings in compliance with Swiss GAAP FER
• Prepare financial statements, tax filings, and VAT returns, ensuring adherence to Swiss regulatory requirements
• Transition accounting processes in-house from external providers, establishing robust internal controls and streamlined workflows
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, providing insights and analysis to aid decision-making
• Collaborate with auditors during statutory and internal audits, providing required documentation and support

• Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance would be preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; a background in the Big 4 would be beneficial though not essential  
• Prior experience within the biotech sector would be strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of Swiss GAAP FER and Swiss regulatory requirements
• Experience with tax and VAT filings in Switzerland
• Proficiency in Accounting software and ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently

Are you an accomplished finance professional with a talent for aligning financial expertise with strategic business objectives? My client is seeking a dynamic Country Finance Manager to provide financial leadership for the Italian market, overseeing a diverse range of products and entities.

In this role, you will drive financial planning and reporting, deliver insightful analysis, and provide expert guidance to senior leaders.

You’ll take the lead in ensuring compliance and governance while spearheading transformational projects, such as Oracle implementation and continuous process optimisation.

This position blends strategic thinking with operational excellence, creating opportunities to shape both financial performance and business success.

You will play a pivotal role in a fast-moving environment, collaborating with a talented, international team and making a meaningful impact.

As the Country Finance Manager, your role will include:

• Business Partnering: Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance reporting to support strategic decision-making; advise senior leadership including Country Manager and CFO
• Financial Governance: Oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and manage audits, statutory filings, and tax matters
• Legal Oversight: Handle legal governance, including consumer law, employment law, school accreditation, and board responsibilities such as AGM and reporting
• Operational Excellence: Manage contract reviews, administrative tasks, and collaboration with HR on payroll, contracts, and compliance
• Transformation Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement and lead Oracle module implementation for enhanced efficiency across finance and business operations
• Strategic Projects: Identify trends and improvement opportunities through financial analysis, contributing to pricing strategy and cost control initiatives

• Experience: 10-15 years of progressive experience in Finance, with a strong background in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, ideally within an international or multi-entity environment
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders (e.g., Country Managers, CFOs) and lead cross-functional initiatives, including finance transformations
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in financial systems and tools, with hands-on experience in ERP implementation (e.g., Oracle) and a solid understanding of tax, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with a track record of identifying trends, driving cost control, and contributing to strategic decision-making
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with legal governance, consumer law, employment law, and board protocols, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments
• Languages: Fluency in English and Italian

• Monthly financial closing: Help oversee the financial closing process, prepare journal entries (accruals/prepayments), and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Intercompany reconciliations: Manage intercompany transactions, ensuring any issues or discrepancies are handled correctly
• Payments: Handle payment processing, ensuring compliance, and resolving issues with suppliers and stakeholders
• Asset management & ad-hoc requests: Maintain the asset register, conduct periodic reviews, and respond to ad-hoc financial queries and special projects

• Qualifications & experience: Degree in Accounting or Finance with around 3-5 years\' experience in your career
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) - knowledge of SAP and OneStream is a plus
• Communication & collaboration: Fluent in English, team player with excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude
• Personal attributes: Energetic, motivated, resilient, quick learner with strong problem-solving skills, integrity, and a sense of humor

• Manage actuals, forecasts, and annual budgets for Supply Chain operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and organizational priorities
• Build, mentor, and guide a high-performing team of Analysts, fostering collaboration and professional growth
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization and process efficiency
• Partner with Procurement, Logistics, and Operational teams to provide financial insights and support decision making
• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting performance metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities

• Support senior leadership in financial reporting, forecasts and strategic planning
• Analyse and present financial insights on cost, profitability and efficiency
• Directly manage two Financial Controllers and ensure wider finance team alignment with regional goals
• Serve as a board member for the relevant legal entities within CUNE
• Lead finance projects including the TOM project (Target Operating Model)
• Streamline finance operations to improve transparency and effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, SOX and reporting standards across 10 countries

• Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar (Masters preferred)
• Demonstrated 7-10 years’ experience in a similar role, with knowledge of the UK and Netherlands’ markets
• People management experience
• Background in agriculture or agrochemical industry is advantageous
• Fluent in English, spoken and written (fluent Dutch would also be a plus)