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Fortive Corporation Junior Controller in Eindhoven, Netherlands

In the role of Assistant Controller, no day is the same due to a mix of standard work (e.g., Month end Close activities) and involvement in supporting the changes of the organization (e.g., due to centralization, legal entity optimalization and continues improvements).

You will be exposed to the full scope of finance-compliance activities and will work closely with your peers and manager, finance- and other internal teams as well as with external customers (e.g., auditors).

You will participate in a dynamic and fast-paced organization where you participate in both finance and non-finance projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the statutory reporting cycle for the assigned legal entities, in close cooperation with the other Financial Controller, other Controlling team members, and the External auditors.

  • Review, analyze, and correct the balance sheet account of the assigned legal entities. Corrections are followed up with the process owner of the transactions to ensure process improvements.

  • Review, analyze, and correct transactions on assigned cost centers for all impacted EMEA legal entities. Prepare and present the annual budget cycle for the assigned cost centers and manage the monthly forecast updates. Together with the Regional Controller, be the business partner for the Cost center owners under your management.

  • Ensure a timely and correct Month End Close and Reporting cycle, within tight closing schedules.

  • With the support of the Financial Controller, own assigned complex accounting flows within the Controlling team (e.g. Cost accounting, Transfer pricing, Statutory management, CIT reporting, Currency management).

  • Become the champion and own assigned complex accounting flows within the Controlling team (e.g., Cost accounting, Transfer pricing, Statutory management, CIT reporting, Currency management).

  • Take ownership of the various internal (US GAAP) and external tax reporting (CIT) and support tax audits (CIT/VAT/Wage tax) for your legal entities.

  • Support the various internal and external compliance audits (e.g., SOX, IA, ACP).

  • Supporting the involvement of the EMEA (Controlling) Finance team in projects that support continuous improvement and current business developments .

  • Be part of an open and supportive team culture.

  • Maintain close relationships with other European and Corporate finance teams to ensure business decisions are consistent with the interests of the wider Fluke and Fortive.

  • Contribute to the ongoing and upcoming projects as a representative of the EMEA (Controlling) Finance team

    Your team:

    The Junior Controller is a key member of the EMEA Controlling team (14 FTE). As Junior Controller you report into one of the four Financial Controllers. You will work together with other Junior Controllers, Financial Controllers, the Operations Controller, and the VAT Manager to realize the Financial Compliance of Fluke EMEA. The Junior Controller partners with other finance teams, the Fluke US finance team, and many other departments to realize the objectives of the EMEA Controlling team. You will join a high-performing, friendly, and supportive team.

    Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration or finance & accounting.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance and accounting. Background within an external audit firm or international/US organization is preferred.

  • Knowledge of US GAAP and local statutory/tax regulations and experience with compliance and accounting requirements.

  • Ability to initiate, drive and execute change projects across several levels.

  • Experience managing priorities.

  • Strong communication skills in English (both written and verbal).

    Personal Skills

  • Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A ‘hands on’ work style.

  • Confident, enthusiastic, and a team player.

  • Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible environment.

  • Continuous improvement mindset.

    Why you should join Fluke:

    • You will participate in a dynamic and fast-paced organization where you can join both finance and non-finance projects.
  • There are plenty of opportunities for continued growth and development.

  • No day is the same due to a mix of standard work and involvement in supporting the changes in the organization.

    Fortive Corporation Overview

    Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com (https://stgfortive.taleo.net/enterprise/careers.fortive.com) .

Fluke Corporation is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software. We are a dynamic market leader with sound financial health. Fluke has achieved the number one or number two position in every market in which it competes. The Fluke brand has a reputation for portability, ruggedness, safety, ease of use and rigid standards of quality. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a multi-national corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. It is driven by the phenomenally successful Fortive Business System. Working at Fluke gives you access to a robust career development process and challenging, “stretch” opportunities

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