At Helin, we’re building the future of industrial tech—boosting efficiency, safety, and sustainability across the maritime and energy sectors. As our Financial Controller, you’ll play a pivotal role in scaling responsibly. Your insights and accuracy will drive smarter decisions and keep us on course as we grow.

• Lead the monthly financial closings process, audits, and financial reporting with full compliance
• Own and improve financial controls, risk management, and internal processes
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and forecasting with confidence
• Oversee revenue recognition and cost allocations in line with accounting standards and the SaaS reporting standards
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
• Partner with leadership to provide insights that guide strategic decisions
• Work cross-functionally on supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.

• Experience with all the work related to the process of the audited annual accounts
• 5–7+ years of experience in financial control, preferably in scale-ups or tech
• Strong understanding of Dutch GAAP and/or IFRS, plus SaaS reporting best practices
• Proven success leading audit-ready processes and internal controls
• Proficiency in cash flow management and financial tooling
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar (CPA/CMA/CFA is a plus)
• Ability to balance precision with pace in a dynamic environment

Bonus if you have

• Experience with SaaS metrics and business models
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Exact, Quickbooks), and tools like Power BI
• Comfort working in an international team across time zones
• Experiences in working in a VC or PE funded company

Practical details

• Location: Hybrid, 2–3 days/week in Rijswijk
• Application process: Intro call → Case or challenge → Team interview → Offer
• Timeline: Offer expected within 10 working days
• Full-time (32–40 hours per week)

Why join Helin

• Work at the intersection of industrial tech, sustainability, and safety
• Annual €3,000 education budget to fuel your growth
• Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) linked to Helin’s success
• Covered commuting, daily lunch provided, Friday meals from local favourites
• Flexible hybrid setup + 2 weeks/year remote from abroad
• Inclusive team of 70+ people from 30+ countries

Click on Apply for this job and send us your CV in English and a brief motivation letter clarifying how you meet our requirements 1 to 6 above.

Please note, that only candidates living in the Netherlands with EU citizenship or equivalent will be considered as viable candidates. Working remotely is NOT an option.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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