We’re looking for a Finance & Accounting Lead to join our growing Operations & Finance team. You’ll own and lead our end-to-end finance and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and scalability as we grow. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of accounting policies, internal controls, and financial processes in line with Dutch and EU regulatory requirements.

You’ll be integral in laying the foundation for a scalable finance function and support future team growth as the company scales.

• Manage core financial activities including bookkeeping, monthly and annual close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Build and maintain financial models to support business planning, factory investments, and manufacturing scale-up decisions.

• Support fundraising, grant applications, and investor reporting by preparing financial analyses, documentation, and data rooms.

• Monitor cost structures, unit economics, and capital expenditures related to factory setup and production ramp-up.

• Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and payroll providers.

• Implement and improve financial systems, tools, and processes suitable for a growing industrial and manufacturing organization.
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• Around 4+ years of strong hands-on experience in finance/accounting roles, preferably in startups, scale-ups, or capital-intensive industrial environments working across financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• Proven ability to build financial models and analyze cost structures, unit economics, and capex-heavy projects.

• Solid understanding of Dutch and EU accounting, tax, and compliance frameworks.

• Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial service providers.

• Comfortable operating with high ownership and autonomy within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Brings a thoughtful, structured approach to work and enjoys translating financial data into meaningful business insights.
  
  

What to expect from our recruitment process?

1. 15min initial screening call with People & Talent Lead focussing on your motivation and interest in working for Ore Energy as well as fit for the role & wider team.

2. 45-60min technical interview with Hiring Manager for the role (or another member from the team)

3. 90min case study with Hiring Manager and other members of the team

4. Final interview (if needed)

Check-ins with People & Talent lead will happen throughout the process.