Junior Controller in Nederland, Nederland

Are you a finance professional looking for a role that goes beyond accounting and monthly closings? Do you want to develop yourself in an international, fast-growing organization where you will gain broad exposure across financial control, reporting, compliance, and process improvement?

Symeres is looking for a Junior Controller who will support multiple legal entities within our international organization. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Group Financial Controller and contribute to the further development and professionalization of the Finance function.

You will gain hands-on experience across financial accounting, reporting, project administration, audits, and business support while working in a dynamic environment within a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO).

What you will do

As Junior Controller, you will be part of the Group Finance team and play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting operational and strategic finance initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for multiple entities
• Preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Developing and maintaining high-quality balance sheet files and financial specifications
• Assisting with the preparation of management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses
• Monitoring the financial performance and administration of subsidy-funded projects, including WBSO programs
• Supporting external audits and ensuring timely delivery of audit documentation
• Participating in finance-related projects across the organization
• Contributing to the professionalization and continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting
• Supporting the integration of foreign financial administrations into the Group ERP environment
• Assisting in the implementation of best practices, standardization, and harmonization across international entities
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and local management teams

What we are looking for

We are looking for an ambitious and hands-on finance professional who enjoys combining accounting, reporting, analysis, and process improvement.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree (HBO or University) in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, financial control, or finance
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across different levels of the organization
• A structured and solution-oriented approach to work
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
• Experience with ERP systems; experience with Exact is considered a plus

What we offer

This role represents an excellent next step for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their experience beyond traditional accounting.

At Symeres, you will have:

• A competitive starting salary of up to €45,000 gross per year, including holiday allowance
• 20 vacation days based on a full-time employment contract
• An additional Benefit Budget of 4.985%, which can be exchanged for additional salary or extra vacation days
• A hybrid working environment, with approximately three days per week at the office in Nijmegen
• Exposure to an international and rapidly growing organization backed by private equity
• Direct collaboration with and mentoring from the Group Financial Controller
• The opportunity to work across multiple legal entities and countries
• A broad scope covering accounting, reporting, compliance, projects, and process improvement
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to contribute directly to the further professionalization of the Finance function

About Symeres

Symeres is a leading European Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing integrated services for drug discovery and development. With more than 500 scientists across locations in the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland, and the United States, Symeres supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical companies throughout the development lifecycle of small and medium-sized molecules.

The company offers a broad range of services including medicinal chemistry, synthetic chemistry, process research and development, custom synthesis, formulation support, and solid-state chemistry. Through a combination of scientific excellence, customer focus, and continuous investment in growth, Symeres helps clients accelerate innovation and bring new therapies to market.

Backed by Keensight Capital, Symeres continues to pursue both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, creating an exciting and international environment for finance professionals looking to make an impact.