Skalar is rapidly evolving. As part of Velaris – a fast-growing organization with seven leading companies in the Environmental, Life, and Energy segments – we are building innovative solutions for laboratories worldwide every day.
Skalar is part of the success story within the Environmental segment thanks to its Wet Chemistry analyzers, Sample Preparation Robots, Combustion Analyzers, and Discrete Analyzers. To strengthen our focus on growth, quality, and innovation, we are immediately looking for a strong analytical financial professional who can think strategically and act practically for the role of:
Senior Financial Controller (40 hours)
As a Senior Financial Controller, you play a key role in safeguarding a solid financial foundation for our organization. You are the financial conscience of the company, responsible for monitoring, steering, and optimizing financial processes. In this role, you report to the Group CFO and are part of the Management Team of the Skalar Unit.
You are responsible for controlling the full financial administration of multiple legal entities within the international Skalar organization. You ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, translate data into clear management information, and drive the optimization of the administrative organization (AO/IC).
Position in the Organization
- Reports to: Group CFO
- Part of: Strategic Management Team of Skalar
- Collaborates with: Finance team (3 FTE), Business Controllers/Operations, external auditors, and management of international entities
- Leadership: Daily management of the department and coaching of team members
Key Result Areas & Responsibilities
Management Team, Leadership & Daily Operations
- Translate financial information into strategic insights and decisions, using these to create sustainable value and guide policy within the Management Team
- Monitor key financial and strategic indicators within the MT and track progress on objectives to ensure long-term organizational success
- Develop and translate strategy and policy into clear frameworks, priorities, and guidelines for consistent execution across teams and departments
- Advise management on long-term investments, risks, and workforce strategy, aligning policies with organizational goals and market developments
- Daily prioritization, allocation, and monitoring of tasks within Finance
- Coach, evaluate, and develop team members; safeguard workload balance and continuity
- Establish work instructions and SOPs; ensure backup and role coverage
AO/IC & Compliance
- Design, implement, and test internal controls (key controls) for critical processes (procurement, sales, inventory, fixed assets, payroll)
- Perform periodic checks, reconciliations, and specifications (sub-ledgers ↔ general ledger)
- Prepare audits; act as point of contact for auditors and tax advisors (including VAT matters)
Reporting & Closings
- Ensure timely and accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, reporting, and controls
- Reconcile and submit/upload data into the consolidation system
- Perform consolidation across Skalar entities
- Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheet specifications, and cash flow analyses
- Develop management reports (variance analyses, KPI dashboards)
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Set up, manage, and monitor budgets
- Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts
- Analyze actuals versus budget, perform root-cause analyses, and provide recommendations for adjustments
Projects & Automation
- Initiate and lead improvement projects (process optimization, digitalization, automation, data quality)
- Contribute functionally to ERP setup, reporting tools, and data modeling
Data Extraction & Ad Hoc Reporting
- Provide reliable periodic and ad hoc information from automated systems (ERP/Excel/BI)
- Safeguard data quality and ensure consistency in definitions
Competencies & Requirements
- Completed relevant HBO degree (Bachelor level) – Business Administration / Business Economics
- Proven experience in a similar role at Management Team level, preferably within an international production environment
- Leadership skills and experience managing and coaching a finance team
- Strong analytical skills and experience within an international matrix organization
- Proactive mindset and strong persuasion skills
- Experience with change management and process improvement
- Excellent knowledge and experience with Exact
Interested?
Send your CV and motivation to [email protected].
For more information, please contact Heidi de Craen (HRM) via [email protected] or phone 076-546433