Junior Financial Controller (f/m/x)

Job description

For over 20 years, Integrated Systems Events has been organizing, managing, and developing high-level B2B events for the PRO AV (Audio Visual) and Systems Integration Industry worldwide. With offices in Amsterdam, Munich, and Barcelona and a workforce of over forty employees and contractors, Integrated Systems Events is fully dedicated in organizing the annual ISE Show. ISE Show is THE leading trade show for the latest techniques, trends, and solutions for creating visual experiences. We are proud to attract exhibitors and an international trade audience from all around the globe once a year in the city of Barcelona. Curious about working at ISE? Check out our video for further insights! 

We’re looking for an

Junior Financial Controller (f/m/x)

to join our finance team in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is a part-time role of either 24 or 32 hours per week, spread across 3 or 4 days.

You’ll play an important role in keeping our international finance operations accurate, efficient and well controlled. The role covers day-to-day financial processes across our different legal entities, including support with month-end close, management reporting, financial data quality, invoices, expenses, payments and internal controls. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys detail, structure and problem-solving, while working closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders across Europe. As part of our international finance team, you’ll work closely with and report to the Senior Finance Director in Amsterdam.

Your Responsibilities:  

• Invoice and payment processes - Support finance activities across ISE’s legal entities, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, coding, approval workflows, payment preparation and supplier queries.

• Financial closing - Support monthly and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals and checks to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.

• Reconciliations and financial controls - Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, perform general ledger checks and maintain supporting documentation.

• Reporting and analysis - Support monthly management and KPI reporting, including budget-versus-actual and variance analysis.

• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow - Support planning activities by collecting data, maintaining templates and preparing supporting schedules.

• Audit and compliance – Assist with audit preparation, finance administration and internal control checks.

• Process improvement – Contribute to improving finance processes, reporting workflows and system usage across the team.

Job requirements

• Relevant experience in controlling, finance operations or a similar finance role

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a comparable field

• Experience in a multi-entity or international environment is a strong plus

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, and expense management tools such as Payhawk

• Good communication skills, both with internal stakeholders and external vendors

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a proactive approach

• Strong attention to detail and a structured, process-driven mindset

• Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred, additional European languages are a plus

• Based in Amsterdam or able to commute to our Amsterdam office

• Experience working in a multi-entity or international environment, and/or within the exhibition industry, is a strong advantage.

What We Offer:

• A part-time role (3-4 days per week) with flexible working hours and hybrid working options

• Exciting and challenging work in the growing Audio Visual and Exhibition Industry, including exposure to one

  of the world’s leading professional AV and systems integration events

• Competitive salary, employer subsidized pension, and generous holiday package

• An open, friendly and values-driven company culture that encourages trust, collaboration and initiative

• Cross-departmental collaboration in an international, diverse, and initiative-taking team across Europe

• Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and direct communication

• Regular travel to European locations to meet and work with the wider ISE team

• Work from the iconic Zandkasteel - a unique, design-led workspace in Amsterdam Zuidoost

The application process: 

You can expect an initial screening call, followed by two rounds of interviews (online or in person). We will keep you informed and provide prompt feedback at every stage.

Curious? Get in touch! 

We’re excited to get to know you – and who you are beyond your CV. We look forward to receiving your detailed application, including your salary expectations and possible start date.  

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