Head of Administration (Interim)

Location: Barneveld, Netherlands

Company

Automotive technology manufacturer developing driveline, transmission, vision, emissions control, safety, security, and monitoring systems for vehicle manufacturers.

What you will do

• Oversee accurate, timely, and complete financial administration for assigned operating companies.
• Manage monthly and annual closings, tax declarations, VAT filings, and Statistics Netherlands reporting.
• Review processes, identify deficiencies, implement corrections, and contribute to policy improvements.
• Coordinate daily departmental operations, staffing, workload distribution, and collaboration across locations, including the Shared Service Centre in Estonia.
• Lead, coach, and supervise team members while ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to procedures.
• Maintain relationships with accountants, authorities, and foreign branches to support accurate reporting and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum HBO-level education; a financial background is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Proven experience managing teams and financial administration processes.
• Fluent Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with Exact is required.
• Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and quality-control skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working in an international environment.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion/HFM, or OneStream.
• Proficiency in Russian and/or Estonian.

Culture & Benefits

• Interim assignment with an expected duration of one year.
• Cross-location collaboration with teams and a Shared Service Centre in Estonia.
• Opportunity to improve financial administration policies and procedures.
• Role includes leadership, coaching, and knowledge-sharing responsibilities.