Financial Controller

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. 425 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

Are you a precise and analytical financial professional with a critical mindset? Do you have experience and a deep understanding of financial administration and reporting in an international setting, and are you looking for a challenging role within a fast growing company? Then we are looking for you!

What will you be doing?  

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions. You will work closely with various departments and contribute to the further professionalization of our financial processes.  

Your responsibilities include: 

• Ensuring the timely and correct processing of all financial transactions including reconciliations; 

• Preparing documents for the monthly closing, including balance reconciliations, provisions, and revenue reports; 

• Supporting consolidations and the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports; 

• Providing ad-hoc analyses and supporting cross-functional projects; 

• Critically assessing financial data and ensuring smooth execution of processes; 

• Preparing and updating clear, periodic (subsidy) budget reports in collaboration with project managers and other departments; 

• Identifying and implementing improvements to further optimize financial processes.

Startups 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 implement 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. 

• A completed HBO/University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field 

• Strong technical understanding of both NL GAAP and IFRS 

• Several years of experience in a similar financial or analytical role; 

• Excellent Excel skills;  

• Experience with ERP system in tech driven production environment; 

• A critical eye, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately; 

• Ability to work in an international environment, strong communication skills and excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written; 

• A hands-on mentality with a proactive and problem-solving attitude. You always think a few steps ahead and dare to challenge existing processes to improve them; 

• You are open to work 5 days in the Rotterdam Office; 

• You are independent but do not hesitate to ask for help when needed. 

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:

• Valuation of your work-life balance;

• Time for some relaxation: 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. TEAM is very important, Together Everyone Achieves More!

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

Our recruitment process:

• Screening by Recruiter

• 1st interview with Financial Controller and Financial Accountant

• 2nd interview with CFO and Business Controller

• Offer and reference check

• Meeting our CEO

• Onboarding and welcome at Nearfield Instruments!