Contract Position
We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Finance Specialist to support day-to-day finance operations across multiple European legal entities. This is a highly operational role where you will take ownership of AP/AR, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while also advising on improvements to make finance processes more efficient and scalable.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, unstructured environments, enjoys working directly with external service providers, and has the skills to guide ERP selection, optimize finance processes, and make the finance function fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute payment runs and follow up on pending items
- Oversee AP/AR processes including invoice coding, booking follow-up, and cost center accuracy
- Manage bank reconciliations, recurring invoices, and direct debit charges
- Serve as main contact for external bookkeeping/shared service teams
- Support month-end close, accruals, and ensure completeness of financial transactions
- Maintain financial documentation for audits and compliance
- Manage corporate credit cards and employee expense reporting
- Support cost management, including correct use of cost centers and cost units
- Drive process improvements, financial automation, and train the business on new systems and workflows
- Provide guidance on finance strategy and ERP systems to enable future scalability
Requirements:
- 5+ years of finance experience in dynamic, high-growth, or fast-paced environments
- Experience with outsourced finance functions or working alongside external service providers
- Strong understanding of AP/AR, payments, accruals, P&L, balance sheets, and month-end processes
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent accuracy
- Strong Excel and ERP system skills; experience with process improvement or ERP implementation a plus
- Proven ability to advise on finance process improvements and operational efficiency
- Excellent communication skills in English; ability to explain finance topics to non-finance stakeholders
- Independent, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of complex tasks
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work hands-on in a dynamic, international finance function
- Exposure to process optimization, ERP selection, and strategic finance initiatives
- Collaborative environment where your input drives tangible improvements