Key Skills

Job Description

Who are we? Meetingselect is the world's leading platform for meetings and events, enabling meeting planners at large corporate organizations across Europe, the US, and APAC to easily find and book the right meeting and event venues. Our platform connects organizations, procurement managers, and meeting planners with more than 500,000 hotels and meeting locations in over 150 countries.We are heavily investing in technology, AI, and innovation to continuously enhance our services and deliver even greater value to our clients. We are a young, diverse, and multicultural organization with an informal and collaborative culture. We want everyone to enjoy coming to work and feel comfortable being themselves. If you thrive in an environment where you are given real responsibility, work alongside ambitious colleagues, and actively contribute to taking our operations to the next level, we would love to hear from you. We want to meet you! Meetingselect is entering an exciting new phase of growth, and Finance Operations plays a key role in supporting that journey. The booking of meeting and event venues involves a level of financial complexity that most platforms never encounter, including invoicing multiple parties, managing supplier reconciliations, and processing high transaction volumes across Europe. Over the past few years, we have invested significantly in building a robust ERP foundation, and the results are paying off. We are now entering the next chapter. AI-driven innovation is becoming an increasingly important part of our finance transformation strategy, helping us improve efficiency, quality, and scalability across our finance processes. Technology enables speed and productivity, allowing finance professionals to focus on the cases that truly require expertise and judgment. This transformation is critical to Meetingselect's future, and you will play a leading role in it. As Finance Operations Manager, you will report directly to the Finance Director and lead a team of four Finance Operations professionals, with team members based in both Amsterdam and India. You will work alongside project managers responsible for AI initiatives and collaborate closely with colleagues in Controlling and Cash Control within the broader Finance department. Daily, you will serve as the key connection between Finance, Meeting & Events Operations, Sales, Business Operations, and IT. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will remain actively involved in the day-to-day operation, support your team with complex cases and escalations, and continuously look for ways to improve processes and performance. An affinity for AI and innovation is highly valued; we are looking for someone who sees technology as an opportunity rather than a threat. Key Responsibilities ⭐ Lead, coach, and develop the Finance Operations team across Amsterdam and India ⭐ Oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Finance Support ⭐ Provide hands-on support to the team with complex cases, operational challenges, and escalations ⭐ Monitor and drive improvements in KPIs, SLAs, quality, and productivity ⭐ Optimize financial processes and ways of working, with a focus on automation and AI-driven improvements ⭐ Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions ⭐ Act as the primary point of contact for operational and financial inquiries across the organization ⭐ Align priorities and activities with Meeting & Events Operations, Sales, Business Operations, and IT ⭐ Foster a culture of collaboration, customer focus, accountability, and continuous improvement What do you bring? ⭐ Minimum of 4 years of relevant operational experience, including at least 2 years within a finance environment ⭐ Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams ⭐ Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and billing processes ⭐ Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect teams and stakeholders across the organization ⭐ Analytical, proactive, result-oriented, and hands-on ⭐ Strong interest in AI, process innovation, and leveraging technology to work smarter ⭐ Experience in hospitality, events, or another service-oriented industry is considered a strong advantage ⭐ HBO/Bachelor's or Master's level working and thinking capability, preferably in Finance, Business Economics, Accounting, or a related field ⭐ Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong plus ⭐ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint ⭐ Experience with Power BI is an advantage ⭐ Fluent in English, both written and spoken ⭐ Knowledge of the Dutch language is considered a strong plus What can you expect from us? ⭐ A challenging role with real ownership in a company that is actively investing in its next phase of growth ⭐ The opportunity to make a direct impact on how our Finance Operations team works and evolves ⭐ A forward-thinking organization that embraces AI and innovation in practice, not just in theory ⭐ A working environment that promotes collaboration, personal development, and continuous improvement ⭐ Typically four days per week working from our Amsterdam office, with the opportunity to work a fifth day as well ⭐ A competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications When? now! Start date: As soon as possible. Interested in this opportunity or have questions about the role? Please send your application or inquiry to [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Core Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Finance Operations team across Amsterdam and India while overseeing daily operations including AP, AR, and billing. Drive process improvements through automation and AI-driven initiatives while serving as the primary point of contact for cross-departmental financial inquiries.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 4 years of operational experience with at least 2 years in a finance environment and proven team leadership capabilities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft 365.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Collaborative culture
• Growth opportunities