FSSC Finance Team Lead EMEA

Job Title FSSC Finance Team Lead EMEA

Are you a finance team leader who thrives on improving processes, developing people, and driving meaningful change? At Vanderlande, we are looking for an inclusive and forward‑thinking FSSC Finance Manager EMEA who combines strong financial expertise with a passion for continuous improvement, automation, and team development. In this role, you will shape and elevate our Financial Shared Service Center by enabling high‑quality service delivery, strengthening financial governance, and empowering teams across the EMEA region.

• Lead, coach, and develop the FSSC EMEA teams (Credit Management and SMEs), fostering an inclusive and high‑performing team environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and lead automation initiatives within FSSC EMEA, including ownership of the automation lab.
• Oversee complex accounting, reporting, and compliance topics, including statutory audit support and resolution of high‑impact financial matters.
• Improve and streamline month‑end closing processes to enhance accuracy, transparency, and cycle efficiency.
• Identify root causes of financial or process challenges and initiate sustainable, data‑driven improvements.
• Strengthen balance sheet control and build capabilities of balance sheet owners across the team.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years, at least 2 years as a team lead) in finance operations, shared services, or accounting leadership roles in an international environment.
• Strong expertise in accounting process knowledge is a must have.
• Experience and interest in continuous improvement and automation of finance and accounting processes.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Experience in people leadership, coaching, and team development, with an inclusive leadership style.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and statutory audit processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across regions and functions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

You will join the FSSC EMEA organization, a diverse and collaborative team of finance professionals dedicated to delivering high‑quality services across the region. The team values openness, continuous learning, and mutual support, and is committed to improving processes and developing capabilities together.

Salary range: € 4,936 to € 6,699 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you can grow outside this scale.

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On‑site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety of Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• Company restaurant and coffee bar with a barista.

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.