Financial Country Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
Financial Country Manager Prothya Biosolutions makes life-saving plasma medicines and is proud of it! Every day, Prothya colleagues are delighted to go the extra mile to improve the health of millions of patients worldwide. Are you looking for a position at a flexible, fast-growing company with an interesting history? The Position: This is a high-impact role for a hands-on Financial Country Manager to lead the finance department for Prothya Netherlands. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will take full ownership of the NL entity's financial health, ensuring the accuracy of the P&L and Balance Sheet. You will lead a team of 3 AP clerks and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Your mission is to transition the department into a high-performance unit that supports our growth following the Intas acquisition. Key Responsibilities: Closing & Reporting: Drive the month-end and year-end closing process for Prothya NL. Prepare high-quality financial statements in accordance with Dutch GAAP and IFRS for group reporting. Audit Management: Take the lead in the annual audit process. Prepare the year-end audit file, manage auditor requests, and ensure timely filing of statutory accounts. Manufacturing & Inventory: Perform deep-dive inventory analysis, reconcile stock movements, and provide insights into production variances and COGS. Internal Controls & Tax: Maintain the General Ledger, ensure tax compliance (VAT/CIT), and strengthen the internal control framework (SOX/Management Testing). Business Partnership: Work closely with FP&A to explain budget deviations and provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Candidate Profile: We are looking for an accomplished finance professional with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You should be a self-starter who can navigate technical accounting challenges while effectively managing a team. Requirements: Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree (WO) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Economics. (RA/RC designation is a significant plus). Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in financial control or senior accounting roles. Technical Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of Dutch GAAP is essential; familiarity with IFRS and/or Ind AS is a significant advantage. Industry: Proven experience in Manufacturing, Pharma, or Life Sciences with a focus on inventory and supply chain accounting. Leadership: Experience in managing or supervising small teams and leading external audit processes. Systems: Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is highly preferred). Languages: Full professional proficiency in both English and Dutch is mandatory.
Core Responsibilities
The Financial Country Manager will lead the finance department for Prothya Netherlands, taking full ownership of the entity's financial health and reporting. Key duties include driving month-end and year-end closing processes, managing external audits, and performing deep-dive inventory and production variance analysis.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Economics with 5–7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Dutch GAAP, strong leadership skills, and experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment are required.
About Prothya Biosolutions
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Prothya Biosolutions was formed in 2021, when Plasma Industries Belgium (PIBe), with roots in the Belgian Red Cross, integrated with Sanquin Plasma Products (SPP), a former subsidiary of the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation (Stichting Sanquin Bloedvoorziening). Prothya Biosolutions offers over 60 years of experience in the collection of blood plasma and production of plasma-derived medicinal products, and a long legacy of collaboration, innovation, and delivery of science-based solutions. Thanks to our diverse background, we recognize the unique value of plasma-derived medicinal products for people and society, and reflect this in our ongoing transformation into a results-driven and global organization. Stable plasma derivatives such as clotting factors, immunoglobulins and albumin solutions are produced with the fractions isolated by Plasma Industries. At Prothya, we believe the best medicines are already in your body. The human plasma proteome holds the promise of a revolution in disease diagnosis and therapeutic treatment. We will continue to play a leading role in discovering how the abundance and structure of proteins can change the way we treat human diseases. Prothya Biosolutions processes around 3 million liters of plasma each year for several international partners. This change in focus entailed a change in corporate culture. Prothya has a clear vision we call DRIVE, embodying the core values on which our organization is founded. Do you want to play an active role in improving the health of millions of patients? Would you like to be our partner or future colleague at the forefront of new developments in the Protein Therapy Development, Processing and Manufacturing? Then you are welcome at Prothya Biosolutions!