Junior Financial Controller

The Job

We are looking for an energetic and analytically strong finance professional with a pragmatic, down-to-earth mindset who is eager to join our Financial Control team at the heart of our finance organization. You have recently completed your degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Economics or have limited experience as a Junior Financial Controller. You will join a team of 9 Controllers. Together, the team is responsible for the financial control of our international organization. You will support the team of controllers in their work while having an on the job training and further development of your talent. You have a specific interest in accounting principles (IFRS and Dutch GAAP), to make sure we are always compliant. You are enthusiastic to help our fast-growing and changing organization to advance and to constantly challenge our current ways of working with the aim to improve and automate our processes.

We believe it is important that you fit into our company. Therefore, you are a technically strong professional who knows how to make the complex easy. In addition, you are grounded, down-to-earth, a team player and have good sense of humour.

Your Mission

• Support the Financial Control team during the month-end and year-end closing process for various legal entities, including responsibility for selected profit & loss and balance sheet accounts.
• Set up and maintain balance sheet specifications and support year end closing and audits;
• Support Controllers with preparation and analysis of financial data of the subjects such as inventory, retail, marketing and capex as an example;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and the financial administration.

Your Talent

• Team player, who plays an important part of building a winning team;
• Proactive self-starter and have 0-1 years of relevant experience in a fast-growing international environment;
• HBO, Bachelor or Master degree in Finance – Business Economics;
• Results-driven with a positive attitude;
• Flexible, proactive and hands-on with a can-do mentality;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Experience in SAP is a plus;
• You have experience in cost control (marketing, royalties and logistic & distribution as example) and will support the Controllers with defined task packages;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English are essential.

This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.

We Offer

• Our salaries are based on 38 hours per week, but fulltime work is 40 hours per week. Instead, you choose between a lot of holidays; 37 per year ór choose for a 40-hour salary per month with still 25 holidays. You can switch every six months;
• Annual bonus scheme;
• New hires (introduction) days;
• Great offer of e-learnings and a training offer for personal development;
• Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins;
• Provided lunch for low cost;
• Choose between lease-bike, NS Business Card or travel by car for € 0,25 per km (>10km).
• 8% holiday allowance, employee insurances and a good pension scheme;
• Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites;
• Hybrid working. On fulltime basis 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (incl. allowance for home working);
• Flexible working hours, modern workspace and a good working atmosphere;
• International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities;
• Wellbeing activities (f.e. yoga, pilates and bootcamp) and an inhouse gym;
• Community involvement (STICHD impact tool);
• STICHD drinks 5/6x per year in the city center of Den Bosch;
• Work hard, play hard. Our STICHD-events are legendary.

About Us

We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts.

Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always.

We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot.

We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot.

Why join us?

Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another.

We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning.

Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got!

AQCUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANIES IS NOT APPRECIATED

STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.