(Junior) Financial Controller

This Is What Your Role Looks Like

Basic-Fit is growing rapidly, and our Finance department is going through various projects and changes, including process improvements and setting new policies and procedures.

As a Financial Controller, you’ll be part of the Financial Control team (16 FTE): a talented, international team of quick-thinking finance professionals who produce high-quality reports while working closely with the business. You’ll take ownership of the correct and complete processing and reporting of part of our business, constantly improving the monthly figures and the process behind them. You’ll initiate improvements that make our financial processes more efficient, effective, and scalable. This is your chance to design, implement, and own new processes that help Basic-Fit scale to the next level!

Your Responsibilities

• Design and implement process improvements and document desktop procedures, making our finance organization more efficient and scalable.
• Proactively pick up business issues that impact the general ledger and evaluate them to find workable solutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of journal entries, accruals, and IFRS 16 rental contract information across multiple (international) entities.
• Create and review reconciliations and lead schedules for all balance sheet balances and relevant P&L accounts.
• Prepare reporting for the relevant authorities and support external audit requirements.
• Team up with Reporting & Tax, Legal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Business Control, and other colleagues, and contribute to the further development of the Internal Control Framework, special projects, and ad-hoc analyses.

Who Are You?

You are a dedicated self-starter and problem solver who isn’t afraid to take the lead. You’re accurate, you thrive in a dynamic and positive environment, and you want to keep developing your own skills and interests.

Additionally, we’re looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance (HBO/WO).
• Strong expertise in Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger (GL) accounting, financial reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activities, and strengthening internal controls.
• Proficiency in handling and analyzing (big) data sets in tools such as MS Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French is a plus.
• Experience with IFRS and SAP (S/4HANA) & LucaNet is preferred.
• Knowledge of Tagetik/SoftCo rental and AP systems is a plus.
• The ability to interact with all departments and levels across the organization.

What We Offer You

At Basic-Fit, it’s not just about work, it’s about your growth. As a Financial Controller, you’ll have the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.

What you can expect from us:

• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.
• Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
• Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.
• Salary: A monthly gross salary between €3500 and €5300 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience and background.
• Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).
• Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.

About Basic-Fit

Basic-Fit is Europe’s leader in the value-for-money fitness market, with more than 4.7 million members across 1,650+ clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving. If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you’ve come to the right place!

What Makes Us Unique?

• Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don’t just work for our members, partners, and teams—we work with them.
• Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.

🎯 Apply Now!
Ready for your next adventure? Click the Apply button, and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Questions? Feel free to contact Kerensa van der Lans at kerensa.vanderlans@basic-fit.com.