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About the role

Join Sulzer and play a key role in strengthening our finance organization in the Netherlands.

At Sulzer, we are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering outstanding results for our customers. We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Credit Manager to lead our local accounting activities, ensure compliance with Dutch statutory requirements, and drive continuous improvement across accounting and credit management processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader with strong accounting expertise, audit experience, and a passion for developing people and improving ways of working.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

Accounting Leadership

• Act as the primary contact for local Accounting teams, Finance Shared Services, and external Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) providers
• Lead, coach, and develop the Netherlands Accounting team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance
• Work closely with the Country Head of Finance to provide direction, structure, and support to local accounting operations
• Oversee month-end close activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and recharges, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Ensure compliance with Dutch accounting regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Manage internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure successful audit completion with minimal adjustments
• Ensure timely submission of statutory financial statements and tax filings in collaboration with Group Tax
• Support Group Treasury with hedging-related financial information and reporting requirements
• Monitor accounting performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities for standardization, optimization, and automation of accounting processes
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with governance requirements, including segregation of duties (SoD)
• Collaborate with Accounting Centres of Excellence, Finance teams, Sales, Customer Service, and other stakeholders to improve end-to-end finance processes

Credit Management

In addition to accounting leadership responsibilities, you will manage the Cluster Credit Control function by:

• Supporting the development and implementation of effective credit control procedures aligned with Group policies
• Partnering with Credit & Collection teams to assess customer creditworthiness and evaluate credit applications
• Overseeing customer risk assessments through financial statement reviews, credit reports, and payment history analysis
• Monitoring customer credit exposure and recommending actions to minimise risk while supporting business growth
• Working closely with Credit & Collections teams, Sales, Project Managers, and Customer Service to resolve credit issues and optimise cash collection performance

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership position
• Strong knowledge of Dutch accounting standards, statutory requirements, and local compliance obligations
• Experience managing audits, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance activities
• Big Four audit background would be highly advantageous
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments is preferred
• Strong understanding of Accounting processes, including Record-to-Report (RTR), Order-to-Cash (OTC), and Procure-to-Pay (PTP)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong focus on quality, structure, and continuous improvement
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is an advantage
• Fluent Dutch and English language skills

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by enhancing structure, strengthening compliance, supporting statutory and internal audits, and developing a highly effective accounting team. If you enjoy leading people, driving operational excellence, and continuously improving finance processes, we'd love to hear from you.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.

What we offer you

• A visible leadership role within a global industrial organisation
• The opportunity to strengthen and shape the future of the Netherlands Accounting function
• A collaborative international environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Hybrid working with one remote working day per week
• Occasional travel between Venlo and Maastricht

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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