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Head of Finance
Location: Amsterdam (HQ)
Department: Finance
Reports to: CEO
Type: Full-time
About One of a Kind Travel
One of a Kind Travel is on a mission to become the leading luxury villa and vacation rental platform in Europe. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, personalized service to high-end clients, ensuring that every booking is seamless from start to finish. With rapid growth across multiple markets, we are building a world-class team that shares our passion for excellence and customer experience.
Job Overview
The Head of Finance will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, supported by local bookkeepers. You will play a crucial role in building out the finance department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing budgets, preparing reports for shareholder meetings and leading month-end and year-end closures. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with a solid understanding of financial management and have the ambition to grow into a strategic CFO role as we scale the company across Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Oversight
– Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable and cash flow management.
– Work closely with local bookkeepers across various regions to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
– Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
– Manage month-end and year-end financial closures, ensuring all accounts are balanced and compliant.
Budgeting & Financial Planning
– Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts and financial models to guide decision-making and support business growth.
– Monitor budget performance, provide variance analyses and work with department heads to manage and control costs.
– Identify areas for financial improvement and cost efficiency across the company.
Reporting & Shareholder Relations
– Prepare detailed and concise financial reports for monthly and quarterly shareholder meetings.
– Provide timely financial insights and performance analysis to the CEO and board of directors.
– Lead the development of annual financial statements and coordinate audits when necessary.
Building the Finance Department
– Build and scale the finance team to support the company’s expansion and future acquisitions.
– Establish and implement best-in-class financial processes, controls and policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
– Work with external advisors, tax professionals and auditors to ensure all regulatory and tax compliance requirements are met.
Strategic Leadership & Growth
– Partner with the CEO and leadership team to provide strategic financial insights to drive business growth.
– Play a critical role in M&A activity by performing due diligence, financial analysis and integration of new acquisitions.
– Oversee financial risk management, ensuring the company’s financial health and sustainability.
– Set up and manage financial dashboards, KPIs and key financial metrics to monitor company performance.
Qualifications & Experience
– Proven Finance Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years in a hands-on financial management role, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
– Leadership Skills: Experience in building and leading a finance department, with a hands-on approach to team management and development.
– Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
– Reporting & Presentation: Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports to executive teams and shareholders.
– Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with financial systems and tools, including accounting software, ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
– Compliance & Regulation: Strong knowledge of financial and tax regulations in the Netherlands and across Europe, with experience working in a multinational environment being a plus.
– Strategic Mindset: Ambitious and motivated to step into the role of CFO as the company grows.
– Problem-Solver: Ability to think strategically and identify financial risks and opportunities.
– Excellent Communication Skills: Able to communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Key Competencies
– Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
– CFO Experience: Prior experience in a CFO or senior financial role is a strong advantage but not required.
– Industry Knowledge: Experience in the travel, hospitality or real estate sectors is a plus.
– Languages: Fluency in English is required. Dutch is a strong advantage, with any additional European languages considered a bonus.
Why Join Us?
– Career Growth: Join at a pivotal time in our journey and grow into the role of CFO as we scale across Europe.
– Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fast-growing company with a startup mentality, where every team member can have an impact.
– Strategic Role: You’ll be involved in shaping the financial future of One of a Kind Travel, providing critical insights and leading key decisions.
– International Exposure: Collaborate with a diverse and international team, working with partners across Europe.
– Leadership Opportunity: As a key member of the management team, you will work closely with the CEO and executive team, influencing the company’s strategy and direction.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced finance professional with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving financial success in a growing company, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
