*** Please note this is working for a Keensight Capital portfolio company, not Keensight Capital directly ****
Our client, is a leading Dutch IT partner specializing in solutions for the healthcare sector. Our client provides innovative and reliable services through its business units: IT Managed Services, Internet of Things, Advisory, and Data Interoperability. With a robust foundation in the Netherlands, our client is strategically positioned for significant expansion across Northern Europe through targeted acquisitions and organic growth.
To support this growth, the business is seeking a Head of Finance to support the CFO in professionalising, centralising, and integrating the business planning and control function within the business. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role includes leading Budgeting and Forecasting cycles, Business Partnering with Business Units, prepare Board Reports and leading finance-related post-merger integration projects.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of high-quality Board reports, including run-rate performance, trading updates, backlog analysis, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Partner with Business Unit management to support planning cycles, performance tracking, and realization of targets.
- Drive post-merger financial integration, standardizing and improving finance processes across entities.
- Manage and coordinate group-wide budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards and management reporting tools that deliver actionable insights.
- Provide the CFO with ad-hoc analysis and support for strategic initiatives and board-level decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Prior experience in finance, preferably within IT services, digital health, or related technology sector.
- Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, with experience in post-merger integration.
- Strong proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.
- Working knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and Dutch GAAP.
- Fluent in English (both written and verbal), plus professional level Dutch required.
Personal Skills and Competencies:
- Highly analytical, with excellent attention to detail and a solution-oriented approach.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and prioritizing effectively. Effective communicator, able to clearly present complex financial information to stakeholders at all levels.
- Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships internally and across business units.
- Proactive, hands-on mentality with the drive to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
