Assistant Financial Controller in Badhoevedorp, Nederland

Are you detail-oriented and ready to take ownership of financial processes for our teams in France and Belgium? Do you speak French and want to work in an international organization?

For our office near Amsterdam, in Badhoevedorp , we are looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to support and elevate our financial operations. In this role, you will be at the heart of accounting, month-end closing and financial reporting, while also managing day-to-day financial administration and payroll for France and Belgium .

Who are we?

At FMTC Safety, everything revolves around people, safety and performance. We are a fast-growing, global organization preparing professionals to work safely in some of the world’s most demanding environments: from offshore platforms and wind farms to ships and industrial sites.

What makes us different?

We go where our clients need us, with training centers strategically located around the world. Our mindset is simple: we make it happen. This requires more than just numbers, it requires passion, flexibility and a true results-driven mentality. And that’s exactly what defines our team.

What will you do?

As our Assistant Financial Controller , you won’t just process data, you’ll ensure financial accuracy, drive timely reporting and support the financial operations in France and Belgium.

Your impact:

• Own the month-end close: Lead the process for France and Belgium, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Master the details: Prepare accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

• Streamline financial operations: Manage accounts receivable, supplier invoices and bank reconciliations, while supporting VAT, payroll and insurance-related accounting.

• Collaborate across borders: Coordinate payroll and HR administration with external providers, handling employee documentation, onboarding/offboarding and insurance matters.

• Drive clarity: Support weekly AR and cash-flow reporting and maintain a deep understanding of the P&L and Balance Sheet.

What do you bring?

Experience & Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.

• Over 2 years of experience in accounting, finance administration or a similar role.

• A solid grasp of accounting principles, month-end closing and reconciliations (AP/AR).

• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with accounting systems (preferably Exact Online).

• Fluency in French and English is a must.

• Experience with French or Belgian accounting, payroll or HR administration is a plus.

Mindset:

• Accurate and organized: You take pride in precise work and follow up on open items until they’re resolved.

• Proactive and curious: You don’t just spot discrepancies, you dig deeper to understand and fix them.

• Eager to learn: You’re ready to take responsibility for the full financial administration and grow into broader controlling roles.

• Collaborative: You enjoy working in a team and communicating clearly across departments.

Why FMTC?

Because here, you don’t just join a company, you become part of a journey.

• Work in a truly international and fast-growing environment.

• Take ownership and make a visible impact from day one.

• Grow with us through training, certifications and development opportunities.

• Experience an open, informal culture with short lines and big ambitions.

• Enjoy 25 vacation days, a competitive salary, travel allowance, a pension plan and a company laptop.

Join our team in a full-time role, supporting the finance activities of our France and Belgium entities.

If this role excites you but you feel you don’t meet every requirement, let’s talk, your mindset and passion matter most.