Senior Controller

About the job

Are you a seasoned finance professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial sector and a university degree? We are looking for a dynamic Senior Controller to join our team in Amsterdam and drive financial excellence across our operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Italy.

In this role, you will oversee statutory financial activities, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and providing financial guidance to support Saxo’s business objectives. Your expertise in accurate accounting, regulatory compliance, and insightful financial reporting will enable our business units to make timely and informed decisions, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic alignment.

You will work closely with finance colleagues across various countries and our HQ in Denmark, fostering collaboration and sparring within our global finance team. As a vital part of this team, you will support and challenge decisions to drive Saxo’s growth and development. Our finance team is dedicated to strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations, working together to propel the business forward.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and contribute to our ambitious growth goals, we invite you to apply and join our team of finance professionals.

Responsibilities 

Financial Management:

• Oversee local financial statements, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Direct monthly, semi-annual, and annual financial closings, maintaining reporting integrity.
• Implement and monitor internal controls, system reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Ensure accurate month-end reconciliations.
• Manage general ledger accounting, accounts payable/receivables, and payments.
• Cashflow-management
• Handle the Month-End Close runbook.
• Coordinate audits for NL (Group) and BE.
• Manage relationships with outsourced service providers and coordinate with external accounting offices in India, Belgium, France and Italy

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and regulations.
• Coordinate audits and address findings.
• Manage tax filings and payments, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Draft and compile reports for the board (local and group).
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on regulatory reporting for the Netherlands (FINREP, BSI), Belgium (Schema A), France (RUBA), and group reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management:

• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and other external parties.
• Ensure smooth transitions during mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings.
• Support the integration of new business units or systems.
• Facilitate stakeholder buy-in and manage expectations during change processes.
• Implement strategies to minimize disruption and ensure continuity during changes.
• Participate in organization-wide cross-functional projects and new business cases.

Your profile 

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Controller with a postgraduate RA qualification, passionate about driving financial excellence across the organization. You thrive in being close to the business and bring a curious, business-driven, and proactive mindset to your work. Ideally, you have over 10 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, working closely with the business – either directly in finance functions or as a trusted advisor in other relevant settings.

Fluency in English is essential as it is our corporate language, and you will need to have a valid work permit to work in The Netherlands.

We are looking for a true driver who thrives in a dynamic organization, where adaptability to constant change is a key skill. You must be a strong communicator and relationship builder who creates trust while being able to challenge, coach, advise, and empower leaders across the organization.

Join us to make a significant impact on Saxo’s financial operations and contribute to our ambitious growth and development goals. Your ability to work effectively within a team will be crucial in driving our success and fostering a collaborative environment.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success. 
 
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.  

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!