About the Opportunity

At Driscoll’s, we are committed to delivering high-quality financial insights that support our growing international business. To strengthen our Finance team in Europe, we are looking for an Assistant Controller who combines analytical strength with a hands-on mindset.

 

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Controller, you will play a key role within the Controllership team, supporting our Dutch entities while contributing to European-wide financial reporting and compliance. You ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial information while actively driving improvements in processes and systems.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and supporting monthly financial statements at both local and consolidated level

• Owning and reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with reconciliation policies

• Analysing financial data and providing clear insights to senior management

• Supporting statutory accounts preparation and ensuring local compliance requirements are met

• Assisting with year-end audits and acting as a point of contact for external auditors

• Supporting periodic reporting to headquarters (e.g. cash flow, DSO, transfer pricing)

• Leading payroll-related financial processes in collaboration with HR and external providers

• Ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, benefits reporting, and tax requirements

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including finance transformation and systems enhancements

• Collaborating with international finance teams on intercompany reconciliations

• Supporting ERP-related activities and process optimizations

   

Candidate Profile

What you bring
You are a structured, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and international environment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting. We prefer an ACCA certificate
• Around 3+ years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
• Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting and payroll processes (including pensions and benefits)
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information clearly

Who you are
You bring energy, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset to your work. You are comfortable working cross-functionally and interacting with stakeholders beyond Finance.

• Accurate, analytical, and detail-driven
• Proactive and well-organised, able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset
• Comfortable challenging when needed and identifying risks
• Eager to improve processes and drive efficiency

What we offer
At Driscoll’s, you will be part of a fast-growing, international organisation where collaboration and innovation are key. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, further develop your skills, and grow within the Finance function.