Financial Controller

40 hours | Amsterdam

Urban Gym Group (UGG) is a leading fitness and wellness company with over 60 clubs and studios across the Netherlands and the UK, including Train More, Club Sportive, Gymbox and BTY CLB. As we embark on a new chapter of international expansion and professionalisation, we remain committed to driving growth through both organic development and strategic acquisitions.

As experienced Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring UGG is fully in control of its financials. You will work closely with the finance team to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful reporting, with a strong focus on the balance sheet, P&L, and cashflow. You will drive process improvements and system efficiency, ensuring robust controls and up-to-date specifications for both P&L and balance sheet on a monthly basis.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to internal stakeholders, the board, and shareholders.
• Take ownership of the monthly closing process, with a particular focus on balance sheet, P&L, and cashflow control.
• Perform monthly checks and ensure all specifications for P&L and balance sheet are updated and documented.
• Work closely with other financial controllers to ensure full control over revenue and costs.
• Critically review and improve financial processes and systems, driving efficiency and automation.
• Pro-active end to end process optimization;
• Coordinate external audits;
  
  Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as needed.

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience as a financial controller; experience in a scale-up, buy-and-build organisation, multi-entity structure, and international environment is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of (Dutch) accounting standards.
• Experience with process optimization and finance system improvements.
• Analytical with a strong sense of ownership. A proactive and hands-on approach is essential. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eager to coach other finance professionals.
• Fluent in English;
  Dutch is a plus.
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands.
• Experience with Netsuite and Lucanet is a plus.

To foster collaboration, coaching, and team energy, we expect our colleagues to work on-site (head office or clubs) at least 4 days per week (and up to 5 days depending on the role).

• Competitive salary plus 8% holiday pay based on your annual salary
• 26 days holiday (based on full-time employment)
• Pension plan to support your future
• Join our Work in Club Programme and experience life on the gym floor
• Well-being matters: you and your family get unlimited access to Open Up, our mental health and well-being partner
• Unlimited access to all our first-class clubs for you and a +1
• Remote working option for up to 10 days a year based on full-time employment
• One day a year for charity work: give back and make an impact

* A personality assessment may be part of the hiring.