Financial Controller - Selby Jennings

Our client is a growing private investment firm investing in established and high-performing businesses across the Benelux region. With an entrepreneurial and hands-on investment approach, the firm works closely with portfolio companies to drive long-term value creation and sustainable growth.

As part of its continued development, the firm is looking to hire a Financial Controller to support the financial management of its funds, holding entities, and management company structures. This is a broad role offering close exposure to senior leadership, investment activities, and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reporting across funds, holding companies, and management entities.
• Coordinate statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Support investment and divestment transactions from a financial and operational perspective.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity positions, and treasury activities.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Support tax compliance, filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and legal service providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience within private equity, fund administration, audit, transaction services, corporate finance, or an investment environment.
• Experience with fund structures, holding companies, consolidations, and complex legal entities is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on mindset.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.