/Financial Controller (Banking)

Financial Controller (Banking)

Amsterdamnlvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
1 week ago

About the Role

Toegevoegd 01/05/2026

  • Great career opportunity
  • Growth potential role
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Our client is a well known bank operating in different countries.

Functie

For an international financial services organisation, we are looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to strengthen the Financial Control & Reporting function during a transitional period. The assignment focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and continuity in regulatory and group reporting within a complex banking environment.The interim professional will play a key role in safeguarding financial integrity, coordinating reporting to multiple stakeholders, and supporting ongoing improvements in reporting processes and systems.Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and prepare group and regulatory financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards (IFRS)
  • Monitor and review daily and periodic financial performance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
  • Perform control and review procedures on the core banking accounting system
  • Implement accounting changes and strengthen data quality controls
  • Coordinate with IT and other stakeholders on system enhancements, upgrades, and reporting changes
  • Support the implementation of new reporting requirements and regulatory changes
  • Ensure reconciliation and consistency across multiple systems and reporting sources
  • Contribute to the preparation of annual accounts, quarterly and semi-annual financial statements, year-end close, and related bookings
  • Respond to senior management requests with clear, well-structured financial analyses and presentations
  • Support internal and external audits and liaise with auditors and regulators as needed
  • Participate in and coordinate finance-related projects during the assignment


Environment & Scope

  • International banking or financial services setting
  • Exposure to banking products such as corporate lending, trade finance, and treasury
  • Interaction with group entities and cross-border stakeholders
  • Focus on maintaining continuity, stability, and control during change
Profiel
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Control within banking or a comparable financial services environment
  • Strong experience with IFRS and financial reporting standards
  • Prior exposure to bank audits; Big Four background is a strong advantage
  • Solid understanding of: Hedge accounting, Expected Credit Loss (ECL), Capital and regulatory reporting frameworks
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and challenge financial data


Systems & Technical Skills

  • Advanced MS Excel skills
  • Working knowledge of data tools and databases (e.g. Access, SQL, VBA) is an advantage
  • Experience working with core banking or complex financial systems
  • High level of accuracy, structure, and attention to detail


Personal Characteristics

  • Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work independently
  • Comfortable managing multiple deliverables under tight deadlines
  • Strong ownership mentality and hands-on mindset
  • Able to operate effectively in a complex, fast-changing environment
  • Collaborative communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent command of English (written and verbal), Dutch & Turkish is a high plus.


Education & Certifications

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (or Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience)
  • Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent) is preferred
Aanbod

Great career opportunity

Vacature samenvatting
  • Sub Sector
  • Accounting / Finance
  • Industrie
  • Business Services
  • Vacatures per locatie
  • Amsterdam
  • Contract Type
  • Permanent
  • Consultant
  • Yagiz Recep
  • Vacature referentie
  • JN-052026-7008346
  • Kantoor of thuiswerk
  • Thuiswerken/hybride

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