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Finance Director

Amsterdam

Finance Director  

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to take full ownership of our financial operations for Leaseweb NL. As a key member of the management team, you will ensure financial stability, compliance, and growth while driving operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. 

This role comes with statutory directorship responsibilities, meaning you will have a direct influence on the entity’s financial health while carrying liability for its compliance and governance. You will act as a bridge between our entity and the Global Finance Team, ensuring that our financial strategy aligns with the company’s long-term vision. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Financial Leadership & Compliance: Oversee all financial aspects of Leaseweb NL, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and financial regulations. 
  • Strategic Advisory: Support line managers within business units, ensuring informed decision-making based on robust financial analysis. 
  • KPI Implementation & Monitoring: Develop and maintain KPI methodology covering financials, internal processes, customer metrics, and HR objectives. 
  • Financial Controlling & Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reporting for optimal business decisions. 
  • Performance Analysis: Review monthly financial reports provided by the Group Controller, providing strategic insights to the management team. 
  • Investment & Cost Optimization: Co-manage capital expenditure (CapEx) investment decisions, working closely with key stakeholders to drive cost efficiency and performance improvements. 
  • Sales & Profitability Support: Collaborate with the sales team to develop financially sound proposals and profitability calculations. 
  • Data Center Cost Optimization: Liaise with data center providers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvements in energy consumption and occupancy rates. 
  • Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to enhance reporting accuracy and strategic planning. 

What we’re looking for  

  • Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or similar role. 
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field 
  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required to effectively communicate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations. Proficiency in Dutch is advantageous. 
  • Strong grasp of financial concepts, forecasting, and risk management. 
  • Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations. 
  • Hands-on experience with financial controlling, reporting, and KPI management. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven approach. 
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. 
  • Experience in the data center or cloud industry is a strong plus. 

Benefits include  

  • Participation in annual company bonus scheme and company pension 
  • Internet allowance and travel allowance 
  • Working from home policy   
  • Lease bike plan 
  • 25 days of paid time off (and the option to buy or sell up to 5 more days)  
  • Free lunch, parking, and fresh fruit provided when in the office  
  • Attractive relocation packages and an agency that takes care of the entire visa process 
  • Access to the Leaseweb Academy, a personalized learning platform offering a variety of studies, (Dutch) courses, and trainings  
  • Fun events year-round – from virtual pub quizzes to summer parties, company runs, quarterly hackathons and much more  
  • Monthly after work drinks 
  • A multicultural work environment (our colleagues are from over 60 countries!) in a company where you can truly make a difference   

Ready for the next step?   

If you’d like to apply, please do so online. To learn more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram to get an inside look at life at Leaseweb. For questions, please reach out to Jana Reiss, Talent Acquisition Lead, at: j.reiss@global.leaseweb.com.   

We directly source all candidates – any unsolicited profiles received from recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applications.  

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