Financial Controller
Key Skills
Job Description
Your Responsibilities - End-to-end financial controlling responsibility for 1–3 entities within the North Cluster, ensuring stable and high-quality financial processes Preparation, coordination, and support of internal and external financial audits in close collaboration with auditors and internal stakeholders Acting as central point of contact for communication with authorities and external partners, including statutory and tax reporting Support and monitoring of tax governance topics, including transfer pricing and tax declarations Advisory role for complex accounting matters requiring local expertise, including escalation management for operational issues Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities in compliance with local GAAP and IFRS Ensuring completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations, including coordination with the Shared Service Center (SSC) Monitoring and ensuring high data quality standards in line with external regulations and internal (J-SOX) requirements Close collaboration with Finance Business Partners and FP&A teams to align on reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Active contribution to harmonization initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement across EMEA Your qualification - We're looking for an experienced Finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach You'll have a degree or qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field You'll be confident working with local GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply your knowledge to real business situations Experience with SAP FICO or similar ERP systems, alongside strong Excel and data analysis skills, will help you navigate complex financial information and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people across different teams, countries and cultures You'll be comfortable taking ownership of your responsibilities, managing competing priorities and working independently, while recognising the value of collaboration in an international environment A structured approach, attention to detail and a genuine interest in improving financial processes and data quality will be important to your success. As the role supports our Dutch and UK entities, fluency in English and a strong understanding of the Dutch market, including relevant Dutch language skills, are essential Your competencies - Patient Focus - We put patients at the heart of everything Integrity - We do the right thing Innovation - We look for new ways to make things better Impact - We take accountability and get things done Empathy - We care for one another and work together Your benefits - Time to recharge: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment), alongside flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal commitments Flexibility that works for you: Benefit from an allowance to support working from home, as well as a bicycle plan to make your commute more convenient Your health and wellbeing matter: Take advantage of a fitness allowance, health checks and support for computer glasses, helping you look after yourself both in and outside of work Supporting your future: Our pension plan and financial check-up benefits are designed to help you plan ahead with confidence Here for life's important moments: We offer maternity and paternity policies to support you as your family grows, and recognise important employment anniversaries along the way The little everyday extras: Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea at the office, and a welcoming environment where you can connect with colleagues About Olympus At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit www.olympus-europa.com and follow our LinkedIn account: linkedin.com/company/OlympusMedEMEA . Further information: We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritise inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to this role at Olympus, to apply.
Core Responsibilities
Own financial controlling for one to three entities, including audits, statutory and tax reporting, tax governance, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities under local GAAP and IFRS. Ensure accurate reconciliations and high-quality data, collaborate with finance teams and shared services, and contribute to process harmonization and continuous improvement across EMEA.
Requirements
Candidates should have a finance, accounting, business administration, or related qualification, strong knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, and experience with SAP FICO or a similar ERP system, Excel, and data analysis. The role requires English fluency, a strong understanding of the Dutch market and relevant Dutch language skills, as well as a structured, detail-oriented, collaborative, and independent approach.
Benefits
- Annual Leave
- Flexible Working Hours
- Work-From-Home Allowance
- Bicycle Plan
- Fitness Allowance
- Health Checks
- Computer Glasses Support
- Pension Plan
- Financial Check-Up
- Maternity and Paternity Policies
- Employment Anniversary Recognition
- Complimentary Coffee and Tea
About Olympus Corporation
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Olympus is passionate about creating customer-driven solutions for the medical industry. For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling by helping detect, prevent, and treat disease, furthering scientific research, and ensuring public safety. Olympus is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions.