Manager Finance & Accounting

Position: Manager Finance & Accounting

Team: Finance Team

Reports to: Director Finance & Investment

Based in: The Hague, Netherlands

Salary: Gross yearly salary EUR 80,000 – 90,000 (including 13th month)

The Van Leer Foundation is an independent Dutch organisation working globally to contribute to inclusive societies where all children and communities can flourish. We bring together people with different perspectives and support them to achieve large-scale impact. Our support consists of a unique combination of funding, networking, training, technical support and knowledge.

Our philanthropic activities were originally funded by dividends from the Royal Van Leer Packaging Industry. In 1996, the board decided to IPO the company, the final process of which constituted an endowment that today funds our philanthropic activities. The value of the endowment is around EUR 800 million. Each year we make 3.6% (the average value of the endowment over the past three years) available for charitable spending. In 2024, this amounts to an annual budget of EUR 28 million.

For the role of Manager Finance & Accounting, the Foundation is looking for a person who is both people and result oriented. In this role, you will have a crucial responsibility in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the Foundation. You will work closely with the investment team, programme staff and senior leadership to drive sustainable growth and make a lasting impact.

This role will oversee budgets, accounting systems, securities value changes in investments and financial controls. You also ensure compliance with fiscal, legal and ANBI requirements. To do this, you will work with cross-functional teams, providing financial insights and supporting strategic decision-making. You ensure that figures are accurate, complete and reported in a timely fashion. It is also important that you can identify and tell the story behind the figures. The ideal candidate has proven ability to improve processes working in a solution-oriented way together with colleagues to implement change.

As a manager, you will also lead and foster the development of a small team (2 colleagues) that enjoys working collaboratively. Together with your team, you are responsible for the development of the internal best practice capability of the accounting function. Within the foundation, there are plenty of opportunities to develop yourself further. There is an open and informal working atmosphere where there is always time for good conversations and fun on the floor.

• Produce the financial management and financial accounts (2x) of the Van Leer Foundation;
• Prepare various reports (monthly and tertiary), annual accounts and budgets;
• Coordinate accounting processes in Certina and Twinfield, consolidating into one reporting system and further
  development of PowerBI reporting;
• Contribute to the preparation of accountability and forecast information, including liaising with the auditor;
• Take a prominent role in strategic policy development in the field of financial management;
• Maintain and improve the endowment portfolio monitoring system (Tri-sure);
• Prepare cash flow statements;
• Advise employees on financial issues;
• Develop, implement and improve planning & control cycle;
• Act as a sparring partner of the management and investment team, advising them on financial progress information
  and financial analyses.

• You have a relevant accounting education at HBO/WO level (completed HBO or Master’s degree);
• Experience in accounting for an investment portfolio or part of an top tear audit team is a plus;
• At least 8+ years of relevant work experience (accountancy, controlling, etc.);
• Good spoken and written ability in both Dutch and English ;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think critically whist retaining a positive attitude;
• Proactive, team player, result-oriented with an inquisitive mind.

• Salary: €80,000 – €90,000 (37.5h), including 13th month;
• A good working environment in the centre of The Hague;
• Room for personal input and flexibility;
• Flexible working hours;
• The possibility to work on a hybrid basis (office/home) with minimum of 2 days in the office in discussion with manager;
• Good pension scheme;
• A laptop and mobile phone;
• Travel allowance (free 2nd class woon/werk verkeer, NS trein or tram);
• Personal fitness allowance EUR 400 per year.