Finance Controller the Netherlands

Do you like working in collaborative teams working on Finance Governance?

Would you like to be part of a team that provides essential Finance guidance?

Join our leading Finance Team

In this position, you are responsible for the effective governance, controls, oversight, and management of Baker Hughes International BV and its subsidiaries. Additionally, you will drive the execution of controllership processes, initiatives, and finance excellence.

The Finance Controller will actively participate in the internal Board of Directors meetings, prepare and review with the Finance Director the financial performance, to enable strategic decisions regarding the participations of the holding company and the approval of the annual budgets and financial statements.

Partner with the best

The Finance Controller will be part of a global controllership team spread across all international regions, providing strategic partnership to the Global Finance Organization (GFO), cross-functional teams, and the business segments through specialized regional and country knowledge, successful navigation of local requirements, and acceleration of issue resolution.

It is envisaged that the Finance Controller will execute his responsibilities leveraging the work and support of the broader Baker Hughes finance, accounting, tax, treasury, and legal teams.

As Finance Controller, you will be responsible for :

• Organizing, preparing, and actively participating in the internal Board of Directors meetings of the Global Holding Company. Supporting the Finance Director in reviewing the financials enabling strategic decisions with respect to the participations (including evaluation and approval of contributions or distributions) and signing off and approving the annual financial statements and budget.
• Providing controllership leadership and closely collaborating with (STAT, TAX, Legal / Corp. Secretary, and Treasury) on managing the Dutch legal entities, ensuring the maintenance of appropriate governance, including the timely regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., CFI benchmarking, Dutch central bank reporting, and future CSRD reporting obligations).
• Partnering with other Finance teams (e.g., Segments Finance Teams, STAT, Tax, and Global Accounting) as well as broader Baker Hughes Operational teams to ensure excellence of operational & transactional accounting :

Oversight and sign off for statutory financial statements in the country, including acting as key in-country liaison with the external auditor.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will :

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or accounting from an accredited university. CPA or equivalent certification preferred. Several years of experience in Controllership Management. Expertise in Dutch and European regulations, reporting requirements, legal entity management, and governance. Have broad experience between accounting firms as well as multinational companies. Full professional proficiency in English; proficiency in Dutch is highly desirable.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns :

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect :

About Us :

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us :

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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