Business Unit Controller at SCW Systems B.V.

At SCW Systems, we are pioneering groundbreaking technologies designed to convert waste into green energy while permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. Our solutions, including SuperCritical CleanUp, CO₂ CleanUp, and Steel CleanUp, are among the most energy-efficient in the world and are scalable for various applications. We are currently seeking a Business Unit Controller to join our Steel CleanUp team in the Netherlands. In this role, you will serve as a key financial partner, ensuring the accuracy of our administration and providing the insights necessary to drive our sustainable mission forward.

Key outcomes

• Oversee the full financial administration for the business unit, including processing invoices, managing financial transactions, and preparing payment runs.
• Lead month-end closing activities and support the preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Collaborate with department managers to develop budgets and monitor financial performance, proactively identifying and addressing variances.
• Manage cash flow forecasting to support our scale-up phase, ensuring liquidity remains a top priority.
• Develop and maintain management reports that provide clear visibility into our financial health, offering strategic advice to the CFO and other internal stakeholders.
• Drive process optimization to improve the efficiency and reliability of financial reporting, including coordinating with our ERP service provider.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP and manage VAT filings.

Requirements

• A completed HBO degree in a financial or business economics field.
• At least 7 years of experience within a medium-sized enterprise managing financial-administrative systems, general ledger accounting, and closing procedures, or at least 5 years of experience as an RA at an accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP.
• Professional proficiency in both Dutch and English.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• A hands-on, analytical mindset with a passion for optimizing financial processes.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization while maintaining a collaborative and optimistic team spirit.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
• Proven experience in supervising administrative teams and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and updating standard management reporting frameworks.

Compensation

We offer a supportive and innovative work environment where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid time off, consisting of 28 vacation days.
• Pension scheme participation.
• Travel expense reimbursement of € 0,23 per kilometer.
• Opportunities for professional development within an energetic and impact-driven team.

How to apply

If you are excited about the prospect of contributing to climate-positive solutions, we would love to meet you. Please apply through the official application button or contact our headquarters at 072 200 1059 to start the conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.