If numbers are your forte, this is where you'll thrive! As a finance professional, you know this is the department that really makes a difference.
Share your talents
Join our international Finance team at Rituals, where over 70 passionate professionals from more than 7 nationalities work together to shape the financial future of our brand. Within the Financial Control team of 20, we empower each other to grow, challenge the status quo, and celebrate success.
As Financial Controller for Northern Europe, you will primarily focus on our Benelux entities. You’ll become a key player in a compact, collaborative team of five, reporting directly to the Head of Financial Control Northern Europe. The Northern Europe region covers Benelux, the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics—giving your role both scale and impact.
Your key responsibilities:
In this role, you'll oversee the financial month-end close process for the Benelux region. While our accounting assistants handle most journal entries, you’ll take ownership of the more complex financial analyses and collaborate closely with the business controllers.
Your work will also include:
* Preparing statutory financial statements (both local and group level)
* Supporting external audits and ensuring tax compliance (CIT & VAT)
* Monitoring P&L and balance sheets through detailed analytical reviews
* Investigating variances and providing input for monthly and quarterly reports
* Leading and contributing to financial process improvement initiatives—often in collaboration with other departments
Your insights and accuracy will directly influence strategic decisions and performance reviews at both local and regional levels.
Bring all of you
You bring high energy, low ego, and a healthy dose of humor. With a critical yet constructive mindset, you know how to dig into the details without losing sight of the bigger picture. You're a natural collaborator who thrives in an international, fast-paced environment.
You also bring:
* At least 3 years’ experience as a Financial Controller or Auditor
* A degree (HBO/WO) in Finance, Accounting or a related field
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Fluency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken
* A grounded, approachable, and professional attitude
Grow with us! The next steps are:
* Apply via our website (make sure you meet the requirements and tell us why you apply)
* Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days.
* A first interview follows in our Central Head Office in Amsterdam.
* You have the second interview online.
* In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
Any questions? Our recruiter is happy to speak to you via pieter.deboer@rituals.com. Please note that applications via e-mail are not taken into consideration.
Benefits of working at Rituals
* Staff discount on Rituals products
* Attractive bonus
* Company & team events
You are about to take an exciting step into your journey with us.
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