Part-Time Financial Controller

about 1 month ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Leeuwarden, FR, NL... more

Part-Time Financial Controller

Leeuwarden, Netherlands - Hybrid

Join Datamaran: The Pioneers of Smart ESG Solutions.

At Datamaran, we are revolutionising how the world’s most influential companies navigate their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibilities. Our AI-powered SaaS platform empowers organizations to integrate ESG into their core strategies, driving meaningful impact at scale. Trusted by global industry leaders like Bridgestone, Dell, Kraft Heinz, and PepsiCo, and endorsed by leading regulators in Europe and North America, Datamaran is at the cutting edge of ESG technology.

Since 2014, we’ve been on a mission to deliver world-class solutions that enable businesses to align with stakeholder expectations, meet regulatory requirements, and enhance their ESG performance. Our platform helps senior executives make data-driven, evidence-based decisions, simplifying complex ESG challenges with clear, actionable insights. Whether it's ensuring compliance or presenting a compelling ESG narrative to investors and boards, Datamaran is the trusted partner for sustainable businesses.

Our commitment goes beyond technology. We are deeply embedded in the global ESG community, hosting and sponsoring events, partnering with universities and service providers to address the skills gap, and running educational programs that connect forward-thinking leaders. We’ve produced an award-winning documentary series, New Heroes of Sustainable Business, highlighting visionary leaders shaping a more sustainable future to inspire others across industries and regions.

We’re not just building cutting-edge technology and ESG-focused communities but a diverse, global team united by a shared passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. With over 140 team members across the UK, US, Spain, and the Netherlands, we bring unique perspectives and skills together to solve the ESG challenges of tomorrow, today. At Datamaran, we believe in empowering our people as much as our clients and offer career development and growth opportunities to all.

Following our successful Series C funding round in 2024, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth, expanding across all departments and locations to scale our impact worldwide. If you’re ready to drive change, inspire innovation, and help businesses shape a sustainable future, we’d love for you to join us.

Find out more about Datamaran’s story, people, and culture in this short video: https://youtu.be/IwLcKIZLsyY

In this role, you will be reporting to the CFO and be responsible for overseeing all finance-related functions of the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with local regulations. This part-time position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant contribution to our financial operations while maintaining flexibility.

Main Responsibilities

  • Oversee the month-end closing process and financial reporting
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and reports
  • Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards
  • Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Manage cash flow and communicate financial performance to stakeholders
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to the leadership team
  • Ensure compliance with tax authority

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial or controller position
  • Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance
  • Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience in a SaaS or tech company
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

*A kind note to recruiters: thank you for your potential interest but we are currently not looking to work with any external staffing agencies*

Benefits

Some of Datamaran's Benefits available to our Netherlands-based Datamaraneers:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate your family and personal needs
  • 25 days of a paid vacation days + public holidays
  • Learning and professional development programs
  • Pension plan (non-contributory)
  • Healthcare contribution
  • Gym programme
  • Best IT equipment and software to support your work including Macbook (or Linux if you prefer)
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • New benefits continue to be introduced as the Netherlands team grows