Job Title: Group Financial Controller

Location: Amsterdam (HQ)

Department: Finance

Reports to: CEO

Type: Full-time

About One of a Kind Travel

At One of a Kind Travel, we aim to be Europe’s leading luxury villa and vacation rental platform. As we continue to grow rapidly through a buy-and-build strategy, we are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Group Financial Controller to join our leadership team. This role presents a unique opportunity to grow into the company’s future CFO as we scale.

Job Overview

The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, supported by local bookkeepers. You will play a crucial role in building out the finance department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing budgets, preparing reports for shareholder meetings and leading month-end and year-end closures. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with a solid understanding of financial management and have the ambition to grow into a strategic CFO role as we scale the company across Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable and cash flow management.
• Work closely with local bookkeepers across various regions to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial closures, ensuring all accounts are balanced and compliant.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts and financial models to guide decision-making and support business growth.
• Monitor budget performance, provide variance analyses and work with department heads to manage and control costs.
• Identify areas for financial improvement and cost efficiency across the company.
• Reporting & Shareholder Relations
• Prepare detailed and concise financial reports for monthly and quarterly shareholder meetings.
• Provide timely financial insights and performance analysis to the CEO and board of directors.
• Lead the development of annual financial statements and coordinate audits when necessary.

Building the Finance Department

• Build and scale the finance team to support the company’s expansion and future acquisitions.
• Establish and implement best-in-class financial processes, controls and policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Work with external advisors, tax professionals and auditors to ensure all regulatory and tax compliance requirements are met.

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to provide strategic financial insights to drive business growth.
• Play a critical role in M&A activity by performing due diligence, financial analysis and integration of new acquisitions.
• Oversee financial risk management, ensuring the company’s financial health and sustainability.
• Set up and manage financial dashboards, KPIs and key financial metrics to monitor company performance.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Proven Finance Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years in a hands-on financial management role, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
• Leadership Skills: Experience in building and leading a finance department, with a hands-on approach to team management and development.
• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Reporting & Presentation: Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports to executive teams and shareholders.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with financial systems and tools, including accounting software, ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Compliance & Regulation: Strong knowledge of financial and tax regulations in the Netherlands and across Europe, with experience working in a multinational environment being a plus.
• Strategic Mindset: Ambitious and motivated to step into the role of CFO as the company grows.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to think strategically and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Able to communicate financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the travel, hospitality or real estate sectors is a plus.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required. Dutch is a strong advantage, with any additional European languages considered a bonus.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Join at a pivotal time in our journey and grow into the role of CFO as we scale across Europe.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fast-growing company with a startup mentality, where every team member can have an impact.
• Strategic Role: You’ll be involved in shaping the financial future of One of a Kind Travel, providing critical insights and leading key decisions.
• International Exposure: Collaborate with a diverse and international team, working with partners across Europe.
• Leadership Opportunity: As a key member of the management team, you will work closely with the CEO and executive team, influencing the company’s strategy and direction.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced finance professional with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving financial success in a growing company, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@oneofakindtravel.com.

This job description outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for the Group Financial Controller role at One of a Kind Travel. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, driven and ready to take on the challenges of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the potential to grow into our future CFO.