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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hilversum, Netherlands

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The Mediaplanet Group develops and delivers both content marketing and native advertising campaigns together with 15,000+ clients globally. Based out of Stockholm, the group currently operates with four different brands and employs more than 500 people in 15 offices across Europe and the North Americas.Reporting to Group CFO, focusing on financial oversight and acting as a business partner to three business divisions and 15 legal entities within the groupAchievements•… Show more The Mediaplanet Group develops and delivers both content marketing and native advertising campaigns together with 15,000+ clients globally. Based out of Stockholm, the group currently operates with four different brands and employs more than 500 people in 15 offices across Europe and the North Americas.Reporting to Group CFO, focusing on financial oversight and acting as a business partner to three business divisions and 15 legal entities within the groupAchievements• Sourced & implemented new group financial consolidation and reporting software - Fully integrated with group accounting system, reducing reporting cycle time - Aligned the planning / budgeting process and tools, redesigned various management reports incorporating non-financial data from other systems• Realised financial and operational integration of a large (digital) business acquisition - Separation of business areas, systems migration and legal consolidation - Alignment of CRM system to obtain managerial and financial information and introduction of project management tools and processes• Migrated and /or in-sourced 14 entities across Europe and North America on group accounting system and established shared service centres in Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm and New York• Managed, developed and led the finance teams as they exist today, setting the tone and culture for motivated, collaborative and highly accountable teamsResponsibilities• Oversight over monthly reporting and consolidation of budgets and forecasts across all divisions• Strategic and scenario planning across all divisions• Take lead on behalf of group finance in business & tech development projects• Ensure that the finance teams perform and meet targets and deadlines Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Achievements• Developed an automated invoicing, delivery and reminder solution used for 15,000 clients annually• Sourced and integrated 3rd party e-signing software with our CRM system for electronic exchange of order confirmations and contracts• In-sourced Swiss administration, reducing annual spending by 50%• Restructured the existing German finance function and systems migrationResponsibilities• Collaborating with sales and production departments to ensure that… Show more Achievements• Developed an automated invoicing, delivery and reminder solution used for 15,000 clients annually• Sourced and integrated 3rd party e-signing software with our CRM system for electronic exchange of order confirmations and contracts• In-sourced Swiss administration, reducing annual spending by 50%• Restructured the existing German finance function and systems migrationResponsibilities• Collaborating with sales and production departments to ensure that cross functional cycles are optimized and respected• Analysing the commercial performance of all product lines for various stakeholders• Managing three finance staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly reporting and auditing of the yearly results• Liaising with the accounting firms in AT & UK to ensure monthly accounts, payroll and regulatory requirements are delivered timely and accurately Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Achievements• In-sourced Belgian administration within four months, realising annual net saving of 60%• Realigned staff remuneration (fix and var) achieving 10% savings required by group• Partnered with MD Benelux and developed BE office to double EBIT within 2 yearsResponsibilities• Manage and execute the finance function for both entities with one direct report• Manage projects related to the optimization and simplification of internal processes, as well as… Show more Achievements• In-sourced Belgian administration within four months, realising annual net saving of 60%• Realigned staff remuneration (fix and var) achieving 10% savings required by group• Partnered with MD Benelux and developed BE office to double EBIT within 2 yearsResponsibilities• Manage and execute the finance function for both entities with one direct report• Manage projects related to the optimization and simplification of internal processes, as well as designing and implementing control and planning tools• Organizing contracts and renegotiating supplier terms and conditions• Prepare the Dutch and Belgian statutory reports and liaise with auditors Show less

Weesp, Netherlands

Kadant Johnson Europe B.V. is a subsidiary and the European HQ of Kadant Inc. which is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The Company’s products, technologies, and services play an integral role in enhancing process efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in resource-intensive industries and employs 2,500 employees in 20 countries worldwide.Responsibilities• Preparation of… Show more Kadant Johnson Europe B.V. is a subsidiary and the European HQ of Kadant Inc. which is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The Company’s products, technologies, and services play an integral role in enhancing process efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in resource-intensive industries and employs 2,500 employees in 20 countries worldwide.Responsibilities• Preparation of the European month end consolidation- Consolidation of eight European entities in Hyperion Enterprise- Controlling, translating and submitting tax reports to US GAAP- Organising, consolidating & adjusting budgets and quarterly forecasts- Analysing, controlling and reporting results to management• Supporting the accountants, sales managers and management in Europe- Participation in contract and project negotiations, contract review and analysis of financial aspects and compliance with internal rules and regulations- Preparation of the European project accounting (percentage of completion method) and keeping track of intercompany positions- Development of business intelligence tools in collaboration with IT to match commercial data with financial reports• Responsible for the daily bank relations of all European entities of Kadant Inc.- Cash management, cash pooling and short term investments- Managing bank guarantees and letters of credit• Supporting the Sarbanes-Oxley (AS4) implementation and AS5 transition for the Dutch entity as well as the compliance of the financial reporting with the applicable Sox controls• Assist the preparation of the Dutch statutory accounts. • Backup of the local accountants’ team. Show less

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Paramount Home Media Distribution (formerly Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Home Video and Paramount Video) is the home video distribution arm of Paramount Pictures (a subsidiary of Viacom) founded in late 1975.Responsibilities• Invoicing of DVD licensors and group entities: preparation of the reporting, controlling, backup and execution of the billing, creation of royalty statements and invoices• Month end reconciliation of AR to GL, deferred income, cash allocation… Show more Paramount Home Media Distribution (formerly Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Home Video and Paramount Video) is the home video distribution arm of Paramount Pictures (a subsidiary of Viacom) founded in late 1975.Responsibilities• Invoicing of DVD licensors and group entities: preparation of the reporting, controlling, backup and execution of the billing, creation of royalty statements and invoices• Month end reconciliation of AR to GL, deferred income, cash allocation, withholding tax, credit note reporting and licensee revenue invoicing systems• Administrating and controlling the distribution contracts and related bank guarantees according to the contractual agreements Show less

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