Head of Financial Accounting & Contol EMEA

Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Head of Financial Accounting & Controlling EMEA at Link Snacks.
Our spacious and modern HQislocatedinthe vibrant Amsterdam and includes a highly international team with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion one bite at a time and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.
The position is based in Amsterdam and you will be reporting to the Finance Director EMEA. Frequent travel to Ansbach Germany is expected as the majority of the EMEA Accounting & Control organization is located there.

The Head of Financial Accounting & Controling EMEA is responsible for leading the EMEA accounting financial control statutory reporting compliance and finance transformation agenda.

The role is accountable for ensuring robust accounting operations strong internal controls high-quality financial reporting and compliance across all EMEA partnership with US Corporate Finance the role provides leadership over the EMEA reporting and consolidation agenda ensuring the integrity interpretation and communication of consolidated financial results affecting the region.

The position serves as a strategic finance leader partnering closely with US Corporate Finance Tax Treasury and regional business leadership to strengthen governance reporting quality and operational excellence across EMEA. The successful candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with proven leadership capabilities and experience driving finance transformation in complex international organizations.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the EMEA Accounting & Control organization including General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Fixed Assets Treasury and Financial Control.
• Own monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring accurate timely and compliant financial reporting.
• Serve as the regional technical accounting authority ensuring consistent application of US GAAP local statutory requirements and Group accounting policies.
• Lead EMEA reporting and consolidation activities and act as the primary interface with US Corporate Finance.
• Ensure the timely preparation audit and filing of statutory accounts across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors tax authorities regulatory agencies and external advisors.
• Drive remediation and resolution of accounting audit tax and compliance matters.
• Lead finance systems reporting and process transformation initiatives including automation standardization and data governance improvements.
• Partner with Corporate Treasury to ensure effective liquidity management cash forecasting and treasury governance.
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting and control organization across the region.

Qualifications :

EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English as it is the companys corporate language.

This role requires a strategic hands-on finance leader who combines technical excellence with strong leadership and change management capabilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate high integrity a collaborative leadership style sound judgment and a strong ownership mindset while driving financial governance operational excellence and business support across the EMEA region.

• Professional accounting qualification (WP (Germany) / RA (Netherlands) / ACCA / CPA / Big 4-trained Head of Accounting).
• 1015 years of progressive experience in accounting financial control consolidation and reporting within an international environment.
• Proven experience leading accounting organizations and developing high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience with group consolidation across multiple legal entities.
• Demonstrated success implementing consolidation and financial reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and German GAAP (HGB); exposure to Dutch and UK statutory reporting requirements is desirable.
• Strong SAP experience; exposure to SAP Group Reporting and BPC.
• Fluent English is required; German language skills are a strong advantage given the location of the Accounting & Control organization and regular interaction with auditors advisors and authorities in Germany.
• Strong people leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to drive organizational process and systems transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong planning prioritization and execution capabilities.
• Ability to balance business partnership with financial governance and control.
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Active listener with excellent judgment
• Ownership mindset and accountability

Additional Information :

Our benefits
At Link Snacksyoullfind a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance flexibility and employee well-being!

• A competitive salaryandexcellent bonusscheme(above market)

• In addition to public holidays you willbenefitfrom27days of paid annual leave to rest recharge andmaintaina healthy worklife balance.

• Hybrid working model becausewe believe the future of work is based on a modern adaptable and agile workplace culture.3 days from our office inAmsterdamand 2 home office days.

• PensionScheme we support your long-term financial well-being through a company-supported pension plan.

• Lunch on Mondays and nutritious snacks and fruit throughout the week

• Access toClassPass Subscriptionoffering a wide range of fitness and wellness activities to support your physical and mental well-being.

• WFH allowance & commuting allowance to help cover your travel costs between home and the office.

• You will be part of a vibrantdynamicand international team!Throughout the year we organize a variety of team activities and initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration encourage knowledge sharing and fostera strong senseof belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1