In this role you will provide financial support and guidance around the main activities and associated processes that are being managed from the European Logistic Center (ELC) (non-inventory related) and the Central Distribution Center (CDC). You will support the financial statements for the legal entity, lead planning and control cycle for ELC (non-inventory) and CDC , support in providing management data, support on various projects, but also act as main point of contact for various financial processes including freight and Cost per Unit (CPU).

Main activities and responsibilities;

• Take the lead in month-end close activities for both ELC and CDC
• Analysis and assessment of business results  for ELC and CDC (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow)
• Cost center reporting and analysis (ELC/CDC)
• Support on Financial Statement activities
• Functional reporting and analysis (e.g. cost per unit, volumes, headcount, indirect spend)
• Prepare and lead monthly business finance reviews, mainly CDC
• Coordinate budget process and forecasting cycles
• Monitor and coordinate capital purchases and administration (PPE related)
• Provide financial assistance to projects / initiatives where needed
• Provide financiel assistance where needed to RAQA and IS initiatives
• Control project budgets in collaboration with the Program Management Office (PMO)
• Act as a single point of contact for the Amsterdam Finance Center (AFC) for defined topics (e.g. AP, fixed assets, vendor management, freight management)
• Perform (set) financial support to the European Medical Service Center in Maastricht
• Support the Internal Control Manager on IC activities for ELC and CDC

Other Essential Duties

• Drive efficiencies in local processes and aim for standardization
• Initiate work on a risk control matrix and associated documentation
• Initiate work on setting up a controlled environment for indirect purchases and fixed assets