Head of Finance

Are you an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking full ownership of a finance function? In this role, you will be overall responsible for finance end to end. You combine hands-on financial execution with building the processes, controls and reporting structure needed for the next stage of growth.

Job description

As Head of Finance, you own the finance function from A to Z and report directly to the CEO. This is a hands-on role in which you combine operational finance with financial planning, reporting, process improvement and business support.

You will personally manage the month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, cash forecasting, reporting and financial administration. At the same time, you will build the processes and controls that are needed as the organisation grows. You will also work closely with the CEO, board and external advisers and provide reliable financial information for decision-making. As the company grows, you will have the opportunity to shape and lead the future finance team.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Own the month-end close.
• Prepare the monthly financial forecasting and reporting pack covering P&L, balance sheet, cash, margins and budget versus actuals, including clear commentary.
• Manage accounts receivable, and further develop the order-to-cash process.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies covering areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, warranty and capitalised development.
• Take responsibility for inventory accounting, and cost tracking, identifying overruns at an early stage.
• Manage accounts payable, including expenses.
• Coordinate tax, statutory filings and audit readiness together with external advisers.
• Contribute to monthly board reporting.
• Manage external partners for payroll, pensions and other administrative services.
• First point of contact for personnel administrative matters, such as sick leave reporting.

Requirements

• A completed higher professional or university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of relevant finance experience, including experience as the senior finance professional for an entity, site or business unit.
• Legally authorised to work in the Netherlands without requiring sponsorship.
• Willing and able to work on site at least three days per week.
• Fluent in English, Dutch is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP and Dutch statutory requirements, including VAT, corporate income tax and statutory filings.
• Experience within a company with hybrid SaaS and hardware business model delivery, including hands-on inventory accounting is an advantage.
• Experience in a start-up or small organisation where processes and structures still needed to be built is an advantage.
• Experience using Odoo is an advantage.

Terms of employment

• Salary: €80.000 to €90.000 depending on experience, based on 40 hours per week (including holiday pay).
• Bonus: up to 5%, based on company results and personal performance.
• Holidays: 25.
• Pension: Excellent pension scheme.
• Hybrid working: Flexible working from home but at least three times a week, on site, in Arnhem.

Company profile

Headquartered in Arnhem, Nexus Grid is a technology company providing AI-powered grid intelligence and monitoring solutions for medium-voltage electricity networks. By combining real-time monitoring with a large historical dataset, Nexus Grid helps utilities and industrial network operators increase grid capacity, improve reliability, optimise asset investments, and accelerate infrastructure decision-making without waiting for costly grid expansion projects.