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Director Financial Control (f/m/d)
Leiden | Full-time | 01.01.2026
Our Finance department ensures compliant reporting, strong internal controls, and effective decision support. To strengthen our Financial Control organization, we are seeking a Director Financial Control to lead consolidated reporting, manage the Financial Controllers team, and support continuous improvement across the Group.
Please note that an ideal candidate for the role already exists. The shortened application deadline is 5 days from the publication day.
Your tasks
- Ensure accurate and compliant consolidated monthly figures (IFRS and/or HGB)
- Lead and develop the Financial Controllers team (2–4 FTE) and support the broader Accounting organization
- Prepare cashflow reporting and forecasting
- Maintain and implement the Group Accounting Manual across all entities
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and coordinate statutory accounts
- Advise on financial policy, regulatory developments, and the economic impact of business decisions
- Develop KPI frameworks, forecasts, and financial models, including liquidity planning
- Review investment proposals, budgets, and business cases.
- Initiate and implement improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting
- Coordinate tax filings and translate new tax regulations into practical guidance
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar; RA qualification preferred
- 10+ years relevant experience; Big 4 background strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and HGB in an international, multi-entity environment
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing financial teams
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Proactive, improvement-oriented mindset with affinity for digitalization and process optimization
We offer you
- A high-impact leadership role at one of the world’s most innovative scholarly publishers
- Family-friendly working hours, flexitime, hybrid/home office options, and generous leave policies
- Holistic benefits and allowances to support your wellbeing
- A learning culture with personal development opportunities and access to a dedicated development budget
- Passionate, international teams who share your commitment to shaping the future of scholarly communication
At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Anja Gaßmann
People + Culture
+49 30260 05-405