Financial Accountant
Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
About the team
The finance department of Thales Nederland consists of ~50 team members organized in 3 different competence centers (clusters):
• Shared Services Accounting, Reporting & Controlling;
• Budgetary & Price Control;
• Bid & Project, Industrial and Procurement Control (Business Control)
Shared Services Accounting, Reporting & Controlling is responsible for accounting, reporting and controlling of entities of Thales Nederland. The cluster is also responsible for internal control and subsidy control. For the Accounting team, we are looking for a: Financial Accountant
About the job
As a Financial Accountant at Thales, you will be an essential part of our finance team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial data and reports. You will take ownership of key accounting processes, balance sheet reconciliations and acting as a vital link between local operations and the global Thales Group. In this role, you will work closely with various stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include the key user role of the General Ledger and Accounts Payable of Thales NL, supporting audits and compliance, and delivering accurate and on time reporting to corporate management.
The main tasks are:
- Responsible for preparing and delivering accurate & on time financial reports to Thales Group.
- Responsible for the Balance Sheet and Cash flow overviews of Corporate Thales NL.
- Responsible for Balance Sheet reconciliations of specific General Ledger accounts and/or specific Thales NL entities.
- Responsible for the General Ledger of Thales NL (Chart of Accounts, bookings, etc).
- Responsible for a number of internal control checkpoints.
- Key user for Accounts Payable
- Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with Thales Group instructions.
- Participating in various improvement projects, such as the implementation of a new ERP system.
- Collaborating with various stakeholders within Finance and other departments such as HR & IT.
- Responsible for a number of CBS enquiries.
About you
- You have a Master’s degree in Finance and at least 5-10 years of relevant experience in a similar finance role. Several years in an audit company is a pre.
- You have an enthusiastic, proactive attitude and take full ownership of your work.
- You possess strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
- You have the ability to link financial figures with operational processes.
- You have good communication skills in both Dutch and English.
- You are able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team, and you can effectively engage with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
- You have a solid affinity with ERP systems and IT tools, with practical experience considered a plus.
- You are adaptable to change, committed to continuous improvement, and eager to contribute to process enhancements.
We are seeking a passionate finance professional who thrives in an informal and dynamic work environment. You are detail-oriented and have a strong enthusiasm for both finance and processes, including ERP. Good communication skills are essential, as you will engage with various stakeholders. You have the ability to grasp complex issues while maintaining a clear, strategic overview. You are motivated to work in an international, challenging setting and possess a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to optimize processes.
What can you expect from Thales
- A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas; there is room for initiative and ideas
- A pleasant working environment with our own Starbucks corner
- Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example within Finance, other functions and even at international level
- A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs
- 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really
- A good work-life balance with the possibility to work from home (60/40 principle) after the training period
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Finance
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in a similar finance role
- Several years of experience in an audit company
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to connect financial figures with operational processes
- Good communication skills in Dutch and English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels
- Affinity with ERP systems and IT tools
- Practical ERP systems experience
- Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
