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Finance Specialist, Accounts Receivable

Sanoma Learning

Helsinki, 's-Hertogenbosch
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 2 days

Key Skills

Accounts receivable
Financial administration
Cash flow management
Bank statement processing
Reconciliation
Month-end closing
Internal controls
SAP
Excel
Communication
Collaboration
Customer-focused
Proactive
Solution-oriented

Job Description

Finance Specialist – Accounts Receivable

We are looking for a Finance Specialist with a focus on Accounts Receivable to join our Sanoma Accounting Services team at Sanoma Learning. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands.


About the role

As a Finance Specialist – Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for managing and executing Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring accurate financial administration and contributing to a healthy cash flow.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Processing bank statements and allocating incoming payments.
  • Monitoring and clearing customer accounts.
  • Handling customer refunds and performing reconciliations.
  • Monitoring and reporting on outstanding and overdue receivables, working closely with business stakeholders to support effective cash flow management.
  • Supporting a smooth month-end closing process by completing closing activities and reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Performing periodic internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Participating as a subject matter expert in ongoing projects within your area of responsibility.

You will be part of the Sanoma Accounting Services organization, collaborating closely with colleagues across the international Sanoma organization, local accounting teams and business partners, with a primary focus on entities within the BeNe region (Belgium and the Netherlands).


Formal Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or accounts receivable.
  • Professional proficiency in both Dutch and English.

Keys to Success

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • A customer-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
  • An independent, proactive and solution-oriented approach.
  • Experience with SAP systems and strong Excel skills are considered a significant advantage.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and efficiently.

What We Offer

This is a great opportunity to join an international team of finance specialists who take pride in their work and are committed to supporting one another in achieving the best possible results.

You will work in a collaborative, international environment where teamwork, continuous improvement and professional development are valued.


Position Details

  • Location: Den Bosch, the Netherlands.
  • Employment type: Full-time.
  • Working model: Hybrid, with 2 days per week at the office.
  • Contract: Permanent employment (not a B2B consulting contract)
  • Application deadline: 23 November 2026.

About Sanoma Learning


How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.

Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.

So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?

Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.

Core Responsibilities

The Finance Specialist is responsible for managing accounts receivable activities, including payment allocation, account reconciliation, and monitoring overdue receivables. They also support month-end closing processes and ensure internal control compliance within the Sanoma Accounting Services team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. Professional proficiency in both Dutch and English is required, along with strong skills in SAP and Excel.

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Collaborative international environment

About Sanoma Learning

Industry: E-learning

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Here to support teachers to help all students reach their potential. Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. Our products and services engage and motivate pupils to discover and learn to achieve the best possible learning outcomes and allow teachers to excel at what they love to do and do best: teaching.

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