Financial Controller

About the Role

As our Financial Controller in Amsterdam, you will lead the company's controlling function-driving financial accuracy, ensuring strong internal controls, and delivering the insights needed for sound decision-making. You will oversee budgeting, cash flow management, performance analysis, compliance, and the month-end close, ensuring the integrity of all financial data.

Beyond day-to-day operations, you will support audits, evaluate commercial agreements, and partner with leadership to strengthen financial discipline and operational efficiency. This is a full‑time (40‑hour) position that requires presence in the office 4‑days per week, reporting directly to our Global Finance Leader in the U.S.

• Prepare and manage the annual budget, monitor financial performance, and deliver regular financial reports and insights to the executive team.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long‑term financial stability.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and implement cost‑control measures to improve operational efficiency.

• Manage cash flow and provide weekly cash flow reporting.
• Reconcile financial records regularly to ensure accuracy, integrity, and strong financial analysis across all transactions.
• Facilitate the month‑end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements, including tax filings, audits, and VAT.

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, including processes to prevent duplicate invoice entries, in partnership with the Accounts Payable team.
• Provide oversight and guidance on financial controls to ensure consistent adherence to company procedures.

• Collaborate with the executive team to support and execute strategic plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, to support the company’s financial needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (RC or RA preferred).
• Proven experience in a financial role, 3‑5 years accounting/financial analysis experience required.
• Familiarity with Dutch GAAP concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting and finance field, including cost accounting.
• Proficient in financial software and knowledge of MS Excel, Power BI, Word, Teams and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English & Dutch, is required.

• The opportunity to work in a young, dynamic, and international team; with over 20 nationalities!
• Competitive salary plus 8% holiday allowance.
• A remote working policy that allows you to work anywhere for up to 6 weeks of the year!
• Enough time to have fun with 30 days paid time off!
• A plan for the future with our Pension Scheme.

Waldom Electronics is the global master distributor of electronic and electrical components, with over 78 years of history. Our unique model links the world’s leading manufacturers to more than 2,500 distributors, ensuring critical components reach the right place at the right time across healthcare, transportation, energy, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Our Green Stock Program has kept more than 8 billion components out of landfills, and our industries largest collective Tree Planting Program will reach 500,000 trees by the end of 2025.

At Waldom, we live our values of Ownership, Communication, and Care. We are committed to supporting global causes, celebrating diversity, and helping every team member grow and make an impact.

Learn more about our culture and initiatives here:
Waldom ESG.