Finance Director

*Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment?*OTC Flow, a leading international trading and brokerage house headquartered in Amsterdam, is seeking an energetic and pragmatic finance professional.

We seek proactive and resilient expert who take initiative and ownership of their work. Our international culture is driven by collaboration and a strong focus on achieving results. If you’re excited about working in a finance-sales trading environment with a strong commitment to environmental markets, think strategically, act confidently, and perform well in a fast-moving and evolving business landscape—we’d love to have you on our team!

About us
OTC Flow specializes in trading across global and local renewable energy and environmental commodities markets. We provide liquidity in virtually all financial-environmental instruments. With a deep understanding of the market, extensive experience, and a relentless drive to secure the best deals, we deliver innovative solutions to meet our clients’ financial-environmental obligations and ambitions. We are experiencing rapid growth and offering you an exciting opportunity to directly influence the business. 

About the Job

As we continue to scale and evolve, we are looking to strengthen our financial capabilities to support this growth. We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on Finance Director who is not only ready to lead but also eager to roll up their sleeves and contribute directly to the day-to-day operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being deeply involved in the financial details while taking on a leadership role in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting key financial processes such as forecasting, budgeting, and evaluating new initiatives. You will also play a key role in analyzing the company’s financial performance and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. While you will lead the finance team, we are looking for someone who is comfortable working closely with C-level management and is hands-on in managing and executing essential financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Take control and actively manage day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end/year-end closing, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis.

• Shape and execute the future of finance vision and driving transformation projects.

• Take a hands-on role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.

• Ensure timely preparation of financial statements, tax filings, and annual audits.

• Create strong frameworks that provides insightful financial analysis to support decision-making at the C-level.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while being actively involved in their day-to-day activities.

• Collaborate closely with C-level management on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning, and play a direct role in executing these processes.

 Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams.

• Relevant higher education, such as a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Experience in the industry is a big plus.

• Cultural fit: We need people who can execute, are driven, and take ownership.

• Hands-on: Willing to transform the department from very operational to strategic.

• Bridging the gap: Should act as the bridge between operational finance and strategic decision-making.

• Highly energetic with strong drive to professionalize the finance team, with strong focus on efficient and controllable processes.

What we offer 

• Vibrant work environment: Join a highly driven, young, and international team that values collaboration and energy.

• Support for growth and innovation: Thrive in an innovation-driven workplace in the heart of Amsterdam, where we actively invest in and support employee ideas, turning them into real opportunities.

• Competitive compensation: Receive an attractive remuneration package, including bonuses.

• Holidays: Enjoy 25 vacation days annually.

• Covered commute costs: Benefit from covered commute expenses, including public transport reimbursements, a Swap-bicycle plan, mileage allowance, or free parking.

• Daily Perks:

  • Healthy team lunches prepared by our in-house chef.
  • A well-stocked fridge and cabinets full of snacks and drinks available throughout the day.

• Exciting team activities: Participate in monthly (sports)-events, (inter)-national company trips, and various social activities with your department and the wider Amsterdam team.

• Recognition and rewards: We celebrate milestones with company awards, anniversary celebrations, and generous referral bonuses for bringing talented colleagues on board.

• Purpose-driven impact: Be part of a team making a real difference in the environmental sector through projects that create positive, sustainable change.

What's next:

If we have just described your profile, don't miss out on this opportunity.

The recruitment process is as follows:

1. Submit your application with your CV.
2. We will get to know you better through a pre-screening call with our recruitment officer.
3. We will invite you to 2 interviews with the managers.

Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process.

We believe in the strength of our diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow – together as a company, in teams, and as individuals. That's why we carefully consider all job applicants, fostering a culture that embraces everyone.