Picnic

E-Commerce

FinancialController

€85–125k ~AI est. Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Financial Controller at Picnic. Skills: Financial control, Balance sheet control, Internal controls, Financial reporting. Take ownership of financial control framework. Manage fixed asset register”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure total balance sheet integrity; Drive cross-departmental standardization; Implement internal controls; Ensure accurate reporting; Ensure timely reporting

Industry & Context.

E Commerce
Problems you'll solve

Process optimization; Re-engineer workflows

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Master's degree in Accounting, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Master's degree in Finance, Bachelor's degree in Economics, Master's degree in Economics, IFRS knowledge, Dutch GAAP knowledge, MS Excel advanced proficiency, ERP systems experience, English fluency

Nice to Have

Professional qualification (RA), Professional qualification (RC), Professional qualification (ACCA), Professional qualification (CIMA), Workday experience

What You'll Do.

Take ownership of financial control framework

Manage fixed asset register

Ensure technical compliance

Ensure accurate valuation

Apply uniform accounting policy

Lead close process for fixed assets

Manage depreciation runs

Manage lease accounting

Report asset-related KPIs

Re-engineer asset-tracking workflows

Design automated internal controls

Implement automated systems integrations

Establish accounting guidelines

Establish accounting policies

Serve as principal lead for auditors

Serve as principal lead for regulators

Take ownership of audit files

Take ownership of disclosures

Take ownership of accounting positions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Group Control Team; Country controllers; Operational leads; External auditors

Communication Scope

Align country controllers; Align operational leads; Align external auditors

Full Job Description

In a nutshell We're looking for a Financial Controller who combines technical accounting mastery with a rigorous approach to financial governance and process optimization. You will take senior ownership of the financial control framework, starting with the controls surrounding the physical and intangible asset portfolio of the entire Picnic group. This role is expected to have significant impact on the control framework of remaining processes. As we scale a best-in-class Finance function, we need an expert who can move beyond manual execution to architect robust, automated financial reporting infrastructure across our entities. Working closely within the Group Control Team, you will ensure total balance sheet integrity, drive cross-departmental standardization, and implement the internal controls necessary to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Tricks of the trade Financial Governance & Ownership: Take end-to-end accountability for the global Fixed Asset Register, ensuring technical compliance, accurate valuation, and uniform accounting policy application across all Picnic entities. Month-End & Consolidation Oversight: Lead the close process for fixed assets and capital expenditure at the group level. You will manage depreciation runs, lease accounting, and the consolidated reporting of asset-related KPIs to the leadership team. Cross-Functional Process Optimization: Critically evaluate and re-engineer asset-tracking workflows across IT, Operations, and Country Control teams. You will design and implement automated internal controls and systems integrations to eliminate reporting inefficiencies and risks. Technical Compliance & Policy: Act as the group's subject matter expert on capitalization criteria and asset lifecycles. You will establish clear accounting guidelines and policies, ensuring cross-functional departments compliance. Audit Mastery: Serve as the principal lead for external auditors and regulatory authorities regarding group investments, taking full

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