VP of Finance

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the VP of Finance plays a central role in leading our finance department. This role combines hands-on financial expertise with strong leadership, overseeing multiple teams across FP&A, accounting, and operational finance. You will interact with your counterparts in Operations and Legal. 

The VP of Finance is a key partner to the CFO, private equity stakeholders and banks, responsible for ensuring financial clarity. From P&L management, balance sheet control, and cash flow reporting to preparing high-quality materials for investors, this role requires someone who thrives in a PE-backed environment and builds scalable processes in a growing SaaS company.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams (accounting / controllership and FP&A) within the finance department.

• Partner with the CFO on financial strategy, planning, and investor relations.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

• Develop and implement scalable financial processes, systems and controls to support efficient growth according to the Rule of 50. 

• Prepare high-quality financial materials for investors and lender.

• Act as a trusted business partner to leadership teams across the company.

• Drive team performance, development and engagement as a strong people leader.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.

The profile we’re looking for

• Extensive experience in a Big 4 firm within Transactional Services / Financial Due Diligence.

• Experience in a private equity–backed company, ideally within SaaS or technology.

• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financials into actionable insights.

• Focused on optimization utilizing AI.

• Fluent in Dutch (required) and English.

• Willingness to be based in Amsterdam HQ (hybrid set-up) with some travel required.

What we offer

• A pivotal leadership role reporting directly to the CFO

• Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function, building teams and processes at scale

• Competitive compensation package

• A dynamic, ambitious and international working environment

• €1,500 annual training budget plus internal training

• Pension plan, travel reimbursement and wellness perks

• 28 paid holiday days + 2 additional wellness days to relax in 2025

• Work from anywhere for 4 weeks/year

• Apple MacBook and tools

About Tellent

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