Financial Administrator

Grow your finance career at Nearfield Instruments in a fast-scaling high-tech environment.

About Nearfield Instruments
Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase the production yields, and thus, functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Founded in 2016, we bring together the most creative minds (approx. 400 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Where will you be working?

You’ll be joining a dynamic and passionate Finance team.

It’s a group of driven professionals with diverse expertise and backgrounds, all working together to create a collaborative and inspiring environment.

What will you be doing?

Are you looking for a dynamic financial administrative role where you manage Accounts Payable and Sales Invoicing while helping shape and improve financial processes in a growing organization? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for accuracy? If so, this position is tailored for you!

As a Financial Administrative Officer with a focus on Accounts Payable at Nearfield Instruments, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining our financial records while ensuring accurate bookkeeping. In this role, you will be responsible not only for Accounts Payable (AP), but also for Sales Invoices (Accounts Receivable), contributing to the full financial administration cycle.

In addition, we are currently implementing a new ERP system (Infor). You will actively contribute to this implementation by helping to define, improve, and embed new financial processes within the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accurately and timely processing of purchase invoices (Accounts Payable).

• Managing Accounts Payable, including communication with suppliers regarding invoice queries and payments.

• Processing and issuing sales invoices (Accounts Receivable).

• Recording and documenting daily financial transactions, including project administration.

• Reconciling of the accounts receivable and accounts payable subledgers, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

• Contributing to the General Ledger administration.

• Actively contributing to the further streamlining and optimization of administrative processes.

·        Supporting and contributing to the implementation of the new ERP system (Infor) and helping shape new financial processes.

Why is the position interesting for you?

• Broad financial responsibility across AP and AR – This role offers the opportunity to manage both Accounts Payable and Sales Invoicing, providing full exposure to the financial administration cycle and enabling a strong understanding of overall financial operations.

• Active involvement in ERP implementation (Infor) – Contributing to the implementation of a new ERP system allows you to help shape, improve, and embed efficient financial processes, making a direct impact on how the organization operates.

• Dynamic, growth-oriented environment – Working in a fast-paced and evolving organization provides continuous learning opportunities, encourages process optimization, and offers the chance to grow professionally while adding tangible value.

What are we looking for?

A scale up can provide phenomenal learning and development opportunities but can also be a hectic environment at times. You must fit in such a climate and don’t mind to constantly implementing changes and process improvements, and to go the extra mile on a regular basis and feel comfortable with some uncertainty.

Furthermore, you need to recognize yourself in the profile as described below.

• MBO degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar administrative role.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles.    

• ERP experience is a plus, along with automation skills and proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.

• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

In this role, accuracy and analytical skills are essential. Collaboration and integrity are core values within our organization. Additionally, the ability to think proactively and maintain a clear financial overview is key to succeeding in this position.

What can you expect from us?

Getting on board now is a great opportunity to grow with the company from a technical, personal, and financial perspective. Nearfield's momentum is energetic and promising!

Our starting point is of course to pay someone a fair and competitive salary and besides this we offer you:

·        30 holidays per calendar year (based on 40 hours);

·        8% holiday allowance;

·        Commuting allowance;

·        Discount on your health insurance;

·        We are here to support one another, and colleagues are there to help you;

·        Besides a challenging role where you can utilize the full extent of your professional knowledge.

Apply for this job

If the above challenges excite you, we encourage you to send us your details using the Apply now button on our career site.

Our recruitment process:

·        CV-screening and call with Recruiter

·        1st interview with our hiring manager and a senior team member

·        2nd interview with our CFO and Financial Controller

·        Offer and reference check

·        Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!