Finance Manager/ Head of Finance

Company

Shoparize is a fast-growing e-commerce scale-up active in 21 European markets. We are on a mission to create the smartest and most performance-driven shopping platform in Europe. With a growing team of over 40 employees across tech, operations, marketing, and sales, we are building the financial foundation to support our next stage of scale. Shoparize. Where Comparison Drives Conversion.

Description

As Finance Manager / Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading and strengthening Shoparize's finance operations, governance, and reporting. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will manage a small but important finance team consisting of an Accounts Payable Specialist and a Financial Analyst (who also supports Accounts Receivable and controlling activities). You will ensure that the finance function is accurate, scalable, and business-oriented, while maintaining strong financial discipline across the company. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys combining operational excellence with financial insight and team development.

Role

Finance Operations & Accounting

• Own the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial operations
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Safeguard the quality of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and financial controls
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and working capital processes
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements across relevant entities and markets
• Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other financial service providers

Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare and review monthly management reporting and support the CFO with board- and investor- level reporting
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
• Build and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Monitor budget adherence, cost control, and financial performance across the business
• Support the preparation of annual accounts, audits, and statutory filings

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable Specialist and Financial Analyst
• Set clear priorities, workflows, and quality standards across the finance team
• Help build a high-performing finance function that can scale with the company
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Business Partnership & Process Improvement

• Partner with the CFO and department leads to improve financial visibility and decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, automation, reporting processes, and internal controls
• Support the implementation and optimisation of finance tools, workflows, and dashboards
• Contribute to process design for scalable international growth and operational excellence

Requirements

• 6--10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or controlling
• At least 2--4 years of experience in a senior finance role within a fast-paced scale-up, e-commerce, tech, or digital business
• Strong knowledge of accounting, reporting, cash management, and internal controls
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team
• Hands-on mentality with the ability to switch between strategy and execution
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus

Nice to Have

• Experience in multi-entity or international environments
• Background in scale-ups, online platforms, marketplace, or performance marketing businesses
• Experience with financial systems implementation or process automation
• Exposure to fundraising, investor reporting, or due diligence processes

Benefits

• Work with amazing colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Help build a finance function that directly supports Shoparize's next growth phase
• Enjoy our office in the heart of Amsterdam with flexible hybrid working
• Opportunity for self-development in e-commerce, digital business, and finance leadership
• Company-provided laptop and travel reimbursement
• Flexible working-from-home policy
• 25 days of annual leave
• Competitive salary bonus structure based on results
• ClassPass membership
• Healthy snacks in the office

Interested?

Send your application or reach out directly via hr@shoparize.com