Finance Manager

The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) is looking for an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to lead our finance organisation and manage a small finance team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Finance & Operations Officer (CFOO), you will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with practical leadership and be comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level.

This is a broad and varied position in an international educational environment. It would particularly suit an experienced finance or audit manager who enjoys taking ownership, developing people and improving the way finance supports the wider organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing day-to-day financial administration while promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement;

• Manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing cycles;

• Coordinate the annual financial statements and external audit;

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, providing the CFOO, budget holders, banks and other stakeholders with reliable financial information;

• Ensure compliance with relevant tax and regulatory obligations, i.e. VAT, corporate income tax, WKR (werkkostenregeling) and other statutory submissions;

• Lead financial and business control, providing accurate reporting and clear insights to support sound decision making;

• Maintain the integrity and effective use of financial systems, and identify opportunities to improve processes, internal controls and management information.

About you

You will ideally bring:

• A relevant higher professional or university qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business administration or a related discipline;

• At least five years’ relevant experience managing a small team and finance function, preferably within an internationally oriented organisation;

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls and audit preparation;

• Good working knowledge of Dutch taxes and familiarity with WKR and other Dutch reporting requirements;

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail;

• A proactive approach to process improvement and risk management;

• Strong relationship-building and confident communication skills with internal (e.g. HR and Operations) and external stakeholders (e.g. auditors, banks and insurers);

• Strong written and spoken Dutch & English.

What we offer

• A gross annual salary of €77,858 to €88,848 on a full-time basis (35h), depending on qualifications and experience; plus additional 9% holiday allowance;

• A choice of a 28h or 35h working week, with the salary applied pro rata where appropriate;

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days, and additional days in December;

• Hybrid working;

• Pension plan;

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);

• Professional Development opportunities;

• A collaborative and multicultural working environment.

The application process will be conducted in Dutch and English.

Safer Recruitment

The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes verification of qualifications, obtaining two supervisory references (including current employer's), checks on social media accounts and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in your application will be addressed during interview. 

As one of Europe’s leading British international schools, the BSN is a vibrant, diverse and well-established yet innovative employer. We have 4 school campuses in and around The Hague where our Professional Development Academy and Central Services teams are based. Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll work within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries; attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.

For more information, please visit our website or take our virtual tour.