Job Description

Our client, a premium, mission-driven chocolate ingredients company is looking for a Finance & Compliance Manager to take charge of all financial admin, forecasting, reporting, and multi-country compliance for our international chocolate business. The role blends technical finance work with practical, commercial thinking, and youll partner closely with the CEO and wider teams. If youre detail-driven, enjoy small, hands-on environments, and want room to grow into a broader leadership role, this is a great opportunity. The organisation is open to international candidates who are willing to relocate to Amsterdam. Key Responsibilities: *Financial Admin & Reporting: Run day-to-day finance across all entities, including statutory reporting, tax filings and audits; Support budgeting, management reporting, cash-flow planning and long-term forecasts; Oversee payments and payroll. *Multi-Country Compliance: Lead incorporation projects and manage compliance across NL, DE, CH and the UK; Handle VAT, statutory filings, UBO admin and coordination with external advisors; Drive key finance and tax projects. *Commercial Finance: Manage cash flow to support growth; Oversee order-to-cash, production bookings and inventory-related finance; Support costings, pricing and procurement from a financial perspective. *Commercial Support & Analysis: Provide financial modelling for business development; Support key accounts with pricing and contract terms; Deliver insights for UK/Peru subsidiaries and new product development. *Systems & Process Improvement: Lead finance input into ERP implementation; Improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting frameworks. Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: 57 years progressive finance experience, including 23 years in management; Bachelors or Masters in Finance / Accounting required; professional qualification strongly preferred; Multi-entity and international experience essential; food / FMCG a plus; Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS / local GAAP), multi-jurisdiction VAT / tax regulations, and cost accounting; Proficiency in ERP systems with implementation experience valued; Excel expert with strong financial modeling skill; Understanding of compliance frameworks and external audit processes; Fluent English required; German highly preferred, Dutch advantageous; Strong communication skills with stakeholders, auditors, and advisors. Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 9 January 2026. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444. Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you dont hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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