Georgia Wright

Director

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 63

Email: [email protected]

Director

With over 17 years of Finance recruitment experience across the Netherlands, the wider European region and Asia, Georgia joined EMEA Recruitment in 2017.

Specialising in mid to senior Finance and Accounting jobs in the Netherlands across all industries, Georgia finds joy in learning about different business cultures and people.

She places a real focus on building long-term relationships across her growing international network and has a genuine interest in her candidates and clients.

By offering career advice and a tailored service beyond what is expected from a recruitment partner, Georgia is able to add value and deliver service excellence.

She also enjoys celebrating candidate success and understands the multitude of securing the perfect fit for all parties involved in the recruitment process.

Georgia’s Interests

For Georgia, her family comes first. Her other interests include the environment, travelling, food and drink, and hiking - more specifically, Munro bagging.

Georgia aspires to climb all the Munros (mountains over 3,000ft) in Scotland. Currently, she climbs and hikes with her husband and loves experiencing the outdoors.

Georgia's Successful Candidates

  • Senior Global Finance Director
  • Financial Reporting Director
  • FP&A Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Accounting Manager
  • VAT Compliance Lead
  • Senior Internal Control Specialist
  • Controller
  • Country Accountant
  • Corporate Finance Manager

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Interests

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  • The EnvironmentThe Environment
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  • Food and DrinkFood & Drink 
  • Munro Bagging (hiking up mountains in Scotland)Munro Bagging

Georgia Wright

Director

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 63

Email: [email protected]

With over 17 years of Finance recruitment experience across the Netherlands, the wider European region and Asia, Georgia joined EMEA Recruitment in 2017.

Specialising in mid to senior Finance and Accounting jobs in the Netherlands across all industries, Georgia finds joy in learning about different business cultures and people.

She places a real focus on building long-term relationships across her growing international network and has a genuine interest in her candidates and clients.

By offering career advice and a tailored service beyond what is expected from a recruitment partner, Georgia is able to add value and deliver service excellence.

She also enjoys celebrating candidate success and understands the multitude of securing the perfect fit for all parties involved in the recruitment process.

Georgia’s Interests

For Georgia, her family comes first. Her other interests include the environment, travelling, food and drink, and hiking - more specifically, Munro bagging.

Georgia aspires to climb all the Munros (mountains over 3,000ft) in Scotland. Currently, she climbs and hikes with her husband and loves experiencing the outdoors.

Georgia's Successful Candidates

  • Senior Global Finance Director
  • Financial Reporting Director
  • FP&A Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Accounting Manager
  • VAT Compliance Lead
  • Senior Internal Control Specialist
  • Controller
  • Country Accountant
  • Corporate Finance Manager
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Interests

  • FamilyFamily
  • The EnvironmentThe Environment
  • TravellingTravelling
  • Food and DrinkFood & Drink 
  • Munro Bagging (hiking up mountains in Scotland)Munro Bagging

Clients

Testimonial

The support of Georgia during the selection process was amazing, and I have never had this kind of support from any recruiter. 

She got me information, gave me advice on how to approach the interviews, checked my status before each step, and was the first to call me after the interviews! 

I will start a completely new job soon and saying thank you is not enough!

Biense Bierma, Secretary General MSMA

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Georgia Wright JOBS

Up to €55,000 inclusive of holiday allowance
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is supporting an international luxury goods business looking to add a Logistics & Customer Insights Analyst to their team in Amsterdam.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company with expansion plans throughout Europe. 

Key responsibilities of the Logistics & Customer Insights Analyst:
  • Order-to-cash process: Optimize and automate the O2C process, including customer set-ups, sales order management, issue resolution, and training

  • Replenishment & analysis: Develop CRM and POS integrations, process resale data, initiate replenishment orders, and provide actionable insights

  • Customer service: Lead and support the Customer Service team, ensuring quality, resolving complaints, and coordinating operational tasks
  • Service development: Analyze and improve processes, monitor service quality, and implement measures to enhance business efficiency and performance

Experience and skills:

  • Education: HBO-level education with fluency in Dutch and English - German is advantageous

  • Skills: Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities, with a focus on service excellence

  • Personal qualities: Proactive, enthusiastic, commercially driven, flexible, and a team-oriented self-starter

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.

€80,000-90,000 + benefits
Posted 2 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to work exclusively with a well-established, global FMCG company to recruit an experienced Senior VAT Compliance Specialist.

Operating across multiple international markets, the company is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. With a strong focus on digital transformation and automation, the company is evolving its tax compliance framework and seeks a talented professional to drive efficiency in VAT processes.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior VAT Compliance Specialist: 

  • Oversee VAT compliance obligations across EMEA, ensuring accurate reporting and submission
  • Act as the primary contact for external providers to facilitate efficient VAT return preparation and reconciliation
  • Partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Supply Chain, and IT teams to ensure compliance
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of VAT-related settings in ERP systems (SAP or similar)
  • Provide tax guidance on new business initiatives, transactions, and digital transformation projects
  • Lead internal and external VAT audits, ensuring compliance with EMEA legislation
  • Contribute to automation projects aimed at streamlining VAT processes and enhancing efficiency
  • Assist in ad hoc tax and customs projects to support strategic business objectives


Key Requirements:

  • Accounting or audit background preferred; a relevant Accounting qualification is a plus
  • 5-10 years of experience in a similar role
  • Fluent in English; additional European language skills are advantageous
  • Experience in VAT compliance, reporting, and automation within a multinational corporation or a Big 4 tax consultancy firm
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) and a strong understanding of tax technology and process improvements
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

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.
Up to €70k inclusive of Holiday Allowance + Benefits
Posted 4 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is working exclusively with a renowned market leader in the tech/manufacturing industry, looking to add a Payroll Controller to the Amsterdam-based Finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with significant growth and progression both in-country and internationally. 

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Controller:
  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for EMEA employees through an external provider, while complying with local laws and SOX controls
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve payroll queries and ensure timely payments
  • Review, analyse and reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, addressing any issues with the Payroll accounting team
  • Document and maintain the payroll procedures manual for the entities
Experience/skills sought:
  • Experience with multi-country payroll in the EMEA region and solid accounting knowledge
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across all levels
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced international environment, with fluency in English (a second European language is a plus)

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.
Competitive salary + benefits
Posted a week ago

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to be working with a global technology business to recruit a seasoned senior finance leader to step into the role of  Finance Director, based in their Paris office.

In this key position, you will play a strategic role in shaping regional financial performance, leveraging your expertise in fast-paced environments to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and lead a high-performing finance team through coaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities of the Finance Director include:

  • Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with regional business goals, while advising senior leadership on key financial decisions
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with international accounting standards and local regulations, including ownership of audits and statutory filings
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across the region, ensuring alignment with global targets
  • Oversee cash flow planning, optimize working capital, and implement cost control initiatives to improve financial efficiency
  • Manage, mentor, and grow a regional finance team, promoting continuous development, collaboration, and performance excellence
  • Act as business partner to provide financial insights, assess risks and opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making

Candidate Profile:

  • Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field; professional certification such as CA, CPA or equivalent is advantageous
  • 15+ years of experience in senior finance roles, with a focus on strategic leadership and financial oversight
  • Demonstrated success in managing finance teams in global or multi-entity structures
  • Adept at working in fast-paced, evolving environments, with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency
  • Combines strong analytical capabilities with a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset when addressing complex financial matters


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.

Competitive + benefits + hybrid working
Posted 3 days ago

Due to team growth, EMEA Recruitment is exclusively looking for a Corporate Tax Compliance Manager to join our growing international client in the Netherlands.

As the most senior manager, you will support, motivate and coach a small team in addition to overseeing more complex cases.

This Corporate Tax Manager role will suit someone with at least 5 years of relevant experience such as Dutch corporate income tax and Dutch VAT.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid working model of minimum 2 days in the office, and 3 days from home.

Your responsibilities as the Corporate Tax Compliance Manager will include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with annual and biannual global tax provision processes
  • Dutch company tax reporting packages
  • Support Dutch financial statements with preparing Dutch corporate income tax calculations
  • Dutch corporate income tax returns
  • Prepare and file Dutch VAT returns and Intrastat declarations
  • Contribute to the preparation and calculation reviews for intercompany transactions
  • Stakeholder management - liaising with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Help with other tax-related matters and duties
  • Lead, coach and mentor a team 

The ideal candidate:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Fluent in Dutch and English languages (speaking, reading and writing) with confident communication skills 
  • Related education in Fiscal Economics, Fiscal Law, HBO or similar
  • Approachable, open minded, team player and flexibility are important attributes
  • Highly proficient in MS Office package


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.