Basic-Fit is growing rapidly, and our Finance department is going through various exciting projects and changes; from process improvements to the integration of our latest acquisition, Clever Fit. We're looking for a senior financial professional to take ownership of our German-speaking markets and help scale our financial processes!
Are you excited to design, implement, and own new processes in a dynamic, international environment? Then we might be looking for you.
This Is What Your Role Looks Like
You'll be part of our Financial Control team (18 FTE), a talented international group of quick-thinking financial professionals who generate high-quality reports while working closely with the business.
Following our acquisition of Clever Fit and our growing activities across Germany and Austria, we're looking for a Senior Financial Controller who takes ownership of the financial processing and reporting for our DACH entities. You work from our HQ in Hoofddorp and are the go-to person for everything finance-related in the German-speaking markets.
You focus on continuously improving the quality of monthly figures, take part in international company-wide projects, and proactively drive process improvements to make our financial operations more efficient, effective, and scalable.
Your Responsibilities
Take ownership of the financial processing and reporting for our DACH entities
Take part in company-wide projects and implement correct and efficient financial processes for innovations and new business models
Analyze business processes, signal risks, and implement process improvements
Proactively pursue business issues that impact the general ledger and evaluate acceptable solutions
Ensure all business transactions are properly and timely recorded across all relevant entities
Create and review reconciliations and lead schedules for balance sheet and P&L accounts
Prepare reporting to relevant authorities and support external audit requirements
Contribute to the further development of the Internal Control Framework
Who Are You?
You're a self-starter and problem solver; accurate, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment. You take ownership and aren't afraid to flag issues and drive change.
Additionally, we're looking for someone with:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance
Minimum 6 years of experience in a similar complex, high-volume IFRS accounting environment
Proven track record in process improvement
Fluent in German (required); strong English is a must, Dutch or French is a plus
Ability to interact with all departments and levels across the organization
Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced); SAP S4/HANA experience is preferred
What We Offer You
At Basic-Fit, it’s not just about work, it’s about your growth. As a Senior Financial Controller, you’ll have the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.
What you can expect from us:
Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.
Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.
Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.
Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).
Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.
About Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit is Europe’s largest low-cost, high-value fitness chain, with more than 4 million members across 1,600+ clubs. We are continuously growing and improving. If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you’ve come to the right place!
What Makes Us Unique?
Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don’t just work for our members, partners, and teams—we work with them.
Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.
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Questions? Feel free to contact Kerensa at kerensa.vanderlans@basic-fit.com.