- Location
- Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance and IT
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Source
- Recruitee
Description
Drive strategic financial leadership in a cutting-edge scale-up environment
About Nearfield Instruments
Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase the production yields, and thus, functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.
Founded in 2016, we bring together the most creative minds (approx. 400 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.
Are you a strategic financial leader with strong analytical skills and a critical mindset?
Do you have extensive experience in business control, financial planning, and performance management in an international setting? Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the financial future of a fast-growing tech company? Then we are looking for you!
Where you will be working
You will join the Finance team and acting as a trusted advisor to the CFO, business stakeholders and our Leadership team.
What will you be doing?
As a Senior Business Controller, you will be responsible for driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial governance. Your role will go beyond reporting and you will actively influence business outcomes and contribute to the company’s growth trajectory.
Your key responsibilities include:
Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Providing in-depth financial analysis and actionable insights to support strategic decisions.
Acting as a sparring partner for senior leadership on business cases, investments, and profitability.
Monitoring and improving KPIs, margins, and cost structures across departments.
Driving financial process optimization and implementing best practices for scalability.
Managing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with NL GAAP and IFRS.
Supporting cross-functional projects, including pricing strategies and operational efficiency initiatives.
Preparing clear, data-driven reports for management and stakeholders.
Why is the position interesting for you?
Shape the future of cutting-edge chip technology by turning financial insight into strategic growth.
Be the go-to advisor for senior leadership in a fast-growing, high-tech scale-up where your impact is immediate.
Drive innovation not just in finance, but across the business, optimizing processes and shaping profitability on a global stage.