
Financial Controller
Key Skills
Job Description
With approximately 80 professionals across Amsterdam, Europe and the US, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth. As our organisation continues to scale, so does the importance of strong financial leadership, reliable reporting, and robust processes that support informed decision-making.
At VectorY, innovation and collaboration are not just values. They are how we achieve our ambition. We believe the best ideas emerge when people challenge each other openly, work across boundaries, and stay focused on what creates the most impact for patients and for the organisation. The role
This is a highly visible role for a finance professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with continuous improvement. As Controller, you will take ownership of the financial control environment, ensuring accurate reporting, strong compliance, and scalable processes that support the next stage of VectorY's growth.
You will lead the accounting and reporting cycle, drive process optimisation initiatives, and provide financial insights that help the business make better decisions.
This role is for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving ways of working, and taking ownership in a dynamic environment where your impact will be visible from day one. What you'll do
- Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare management reports, analyses and insights that support business decision-making
- Ensure the integrity of the general ledger
- Coordinate the annual audit process and act as a key contact for external auditors
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies and financial governance
- Drive process improvements across accounting, reporting and finance operations
- Lead finance systems optimisation initiatives
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities
- Partner with stakeholders across the organisation
What you bring
- 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial control, audit or a comparable finance role
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and internal controls
- A track record of improving processes, systems and ways of working
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in an international and fast-growing biotech environment is a strong plus
Who you are
You are someone who takes ownership and enjoys building things that last. You combine a strong eye for detail with the ability to see the bigger picture and understand what the business needs next. What we offer
- A key role in shaping and professionalising the finance function of a growing biotech company
- The opportunity to make a visible impact on the organisation's growth and success
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 30 holidays on a full-time basis
- Hybrid working from our office at Amsterdam Science Park and remote
Core Responsibilities
The Financial Controller will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles while ensuring the integrity of the general ledger. They will also drive process optimization initiatives and provide financial insights to support strategic business decision-making.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in accounting, financial control, or audit roles. Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles, internal controls, and a proven track record in process improvement are required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 30 holidays
- Hybrid working
About VectorY Therapeutics B.V.
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 51-200 employees
VectorY combines the therapeutic potential of antibodies and gene therapy to develop long-lasting therapeutic solutions for large disease areas of high unmet medical need. By combining state-of-the-art technologies and novel and scientific concepts, VectorY’s mission is to bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide. Founded in August 2020, and based in the Amsterdam Science Park, VectorY is a fully integrated gene therapy company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics such as vectorized antibodies for both CNS and somatic disorders, with a special focus on muscle diseases. With R&D and manufacturing facilities in Amsterdam, VectorY develops proprietary & partnered programs based on its novel AAV-based vectorized antibody & gene therapy platform. Product candidates are based on new vector technologies, which will enable the next generation of highly scalable manufacturing processes within VectorY’s own manufacturing facilities. Our manufacturing capabilities will include a state-of-the-art multi-product GMP facility in the Netherlands, with the capability to deliver suspension based AAV viral vector manufacturing of up to 2000L for both clinical and commercial supply.