Key Skills

Job Description

Location Netherlands Hilversum Working Location Category Placed About Us Macro is a recognised global specialist in facilities management, providing cutting-edge services to some of the most prominent brands offering workplace design, helpdesk services, interim property management, and providing solutions to making buildings healthier, smarter and sustainable by using advanced technological solutions. We are driven by a commitment to excellence in everything we do. Our values—Drive for Better, Delight Customers, Do What’s Right, and Develop People—shape our culture and guide our decision-making. Our strategic priorities focus on Everyday Excellence, Outstanding Experience, and Everlasting Impact. Join our team to contribute to an organisation that prioritises innovation and technology. Experience the perfect blend of opportunity and community, where you will benefit from a supportive and people-focused culture. About The Role In this role, you will produce accurate and timely data and commercial reports for a major global client. Working in partnership with the Account Manager and supply chain, you will help drive down costs and increase value for money for both the client and Macro. You will also work closely with on-site management, the finance team at Macro, and Macro’s headquarters’ to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. Main Responsibilities Will Include Produce annual client and company budgets (revenue expenditure and capital). Produce monthly client and company forecasts, including year- end outturns (revenue expenditure and capital. Raise monthly management fee invoices and supply chain pass-through invoices. Monitor monthly income and spend against budget, including variance analysis, and effectively communicate findings to client and internal management teams. Support local management in monitoring supplier performance through financial analysis where required. Provide additional ad-hoc reports as required. Assist in maintaining a cash neutral position, with attention to debtor and creditor days for relevant clients. Liaise with Macro head office finance and management teams where necessary. Present results to the client and Macro board members, providing detailed explanations for major variances. Demonstrate leadership qualities with the ability to maximise value to the client while ensuring strong commercial contribution for Macro. Oversee the raising of client vendor purchase orders. Manage the change control process, including scope updates, store refits, openings, and closures. Maintain the integrity of the Cost and Frequency file, which drives the supply chain spend matrix. Produce bespoke planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive spend analysis. Provide support for new store openings where required. General Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of the commercial position of the contract from both client and company perspectives. Build strong relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders across multiple regions. Challenge current practices and identify opportunities to improve processes, while considering the impact on agreed client procedures. Utilise head office systems where local systems are not specified. Provide additional support as and when required. Maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure an excellent level of service. Develop and nurture the incumbent in the Data and Finance Analyst role. Adopt and embody the Macro values. Regularly attend Macro communication cascades to remain informed of current developments. About You The ideal candidate will have: Essential Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while supporting the Hilversum Macro Operations team on-site and collaborating remotely with the Finance function in the UK. Ability to work under self-direction and effectively prioritise workload. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Customer-focused approach. Strong commercial acumen. Articulate and highly numerate. Competent in the use of IT tools, including MS Office systems, internet and email systems. Advanced Excel skills. Strong team player with excellent organisational skills. Excellent communication skills. Fluent English language skills. Desired Experience managing direct reports. Experience of using multiple accounting systems, including Coupa and CODA Dream. Facilities Management market place experience. Desire to progress and succeed. Part-qualified or qualified accountant. Additional European language skills (besides Dutch) Diversity Statement We want to create a workplace where everyone feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We recognise that every individual has different needs. This is Me is Macro’s EDI campaign, a commitment to understanding and supporting those needs, both professionally and personally. Our aim is to help identify and acknowledge individual needs that may impact work-life experience. It’s about being proactive, learning from one another, and creating a supportive space that encourages growth and productivity. Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact [email protected] to speak to a member of our team.

Core Responsibilities

Produce budgets, forecasts, invoices, and financial reports, and analyze income and expenditure against budget for a major global client. Manage commercial controls including purchase orders, change control, supplier spend analysis, and stakeholder reporting while supporting cost reduction and value for money.

Requirements

The role requires strong commercial acumen, numerical ability, advanced Excel skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with on-site and remote teams. Desired qualifications include accounting experience or part-qualification, experience managing direct reports, familiarity with Coupa and CODA Dream, and facilities management experience.