Financial Controller

Job Location (Short):
Amsterdam, NLD, 1105 BJ

Posting

Start Date:

4/21/26

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

Wacker Biotech, as part of WACKER, is a leading global biotechnology organization specializing in the production of biopharmaceuticals. The company has outstanding technologies for the rapid, efficient and thus cost-effective production of therapeutic proteins for clinical and commercial supply. Currently it is the biggest dedicated microbial Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) in the world. Its four dedicated and fast-growing production sites are currently based in Germany (Halle and Jena), The Netherlands (Amsterdam) and The United States (San Diego, CA).

At our Amsterdam-based center Wacker Biotech B.V. focuses on the GMP compliant microbial based production of recombinant proteins, vaccines and live microbials as drug substance and drug product.

To strengthen our team in Amsterdam, we are looking for you as a Financial Controller.

• The preparation of the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing process and reporting
• The general ledger accounts
• The audits (jointly)
• Preparing financial reports and making economic analyses for management in coordination with the Head of Finance
• KPI monitoring
• Anomaly analyses, incl. monthly reporting
• Support the Planning cycles
• Advise and being sparring partner for Head of Finance
• Internal control
• Preparing the VAT and CBS returns
• Intercompany reconciliation and processing IC charges
• Record keeping and reporting on assets
• Improvements of processes and administrative organization
• Check and approve weekly payment run
• Check salary administration
• Preparation of the actual vs budget reports
• Interest and loan reporting
• Responsibility for credit card administration

• University/University of Applied Sciences degree in Business Economics or Accountancy
• 3-5 years of relevant experience. Experience in an (international) production company is a plus
• Good knowledge of general ledger
• Strong in Excel
• Navision and SAP experience is a plus

Personal skills

• A proactive and hands-on attitude
• Teamplayer
• Flexibility to serve the business but strong enough to ensure compliance processes are maintained
• Accurate, systematic and goal-oriented approach
• Good communication skills- likes to explain and get people onboard
• Stress resistant and up for a challenge in a fast changing environment
• Good command of the English language in word and writing
• Dutch language skills are essential
• You reside in and are eligible to work in The Netherlands (valid work permit)

• Employment: A challenging and international position in a professional and informal working environment
• Compensation: Attractive salary, holiday allowance, home-office travel allowance, participation in the company's success, subsidized pension plan
• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours (where possible), 30 days of vacation
• Versatile development opportunities: Support for professional development, access to online learning platform Good Habitz

As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application!