Senior Financial Controller

Your goal

As our Senior Financial Controller, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic financial direction of Marktlink. You’ll be responsible for executing the financial strategy, strengthening financial processes, and providing proactive, data-driven advice to senior management. Your focus will be on delivering actionable insights, managing financial risks, and driving long-term value creation.

So, are you an experienced financial controller with a passion for scaling up the financial department, and do you want to be a key contributor to our expansion and success? Then don’t wait too long to apply!

Your responsibilities

• Independently manages complex financial administrations and reporting, including monthly and annual closings;
• Takes ownership of the strategic planning and control cycle;
• Leads projects focused on process optimization, data analysis, and automation;
• Identifies internal and external developments and delivers strategic financial advice to senior management;
• Actively engages with team members involved in their financial administration and plays a coaching role to encourage knowledge sharing;
• Builds and maintains strong relationships that contribute to Marktlink’s financial health;
• Ensures active communication and takes the lead in team meetings and complex discussions.

Your profile

You have a proactive approach and find fulfillment in supporting colleagues. You are detail-oriented, numerically strong, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Next to that we would like you to have:

•    Higher professional education in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; 
•    8+ years of relevant experience in Finance or Accounting withing a large company;
•    Proficiency in financial software, such as Exact Online (LucaNet is a pré);
•    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
•    Fluent in English and Dutch;
•    Professional certifications such as RA or AA are a plus.

Why us?

At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers — we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:

• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;
• Unlimited holidays — work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility;
• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Opportunity to participate in our funds under favorable conditions;
• HP laptop and iPhone;
• Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;
• Tailor-made training and personal development — because growth never stops;
• Annual paid ski trip and the Marktlink Gala.

A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.