Finance Manager Amsterdam, Netherlands Save JobJob Saved Job Description What makes Gartner a GREAT fit for you? When you join Gartner, youll be part of a fast-growing team that helps the world become smarter and more connected. Were the worlds leading research and advisory company, achieving consistent double-digit growth by steering clients toward the right decisions with business and technology insights they cant find anywhere else. Our associates enjoy a collaborative work environment, exceptional training and career development as well as unlimited growth opportunities. If you like working with a curious, supportive, high-performing team, Gartner is the place for you. Role Purpose Oversee and control all in-countries finance & accounting activities. Provide regional leadership to develop and manage compliance and controls within Corporate and country requirements. Manage the country & regional implementation of all Finance & Accounting Global and local processes and requirements. Provide financial and accounting advice, guidance and support to country and regional Leaders. Major Responsibilities/ Accountabilities Oversees Accounting & all reporting for both US GAAP and Country statutory requirements (including payroll, GL, A/P, T&E, banks, A/R, monthly/quarterly/ Year-end closing, annual reporting) Lead preparation and execution of Legal Financials Accounts and any other Legal Finance reporting Lead relationship with external Statutory Audit and the execution of Legal Statutory Audits processes Internal control enforce and control application of global policies & procedures and ensure full compliance with country legal requirements Tax compliance preparation and execution of VAT/GST, payroll and indirect tax declarations and returns collaborate with Tax team to the execution of corporate Returns and any Tax Audits. Order-to-cash - provide full support of centralized processes for contract reviews, booking, invoicing & collection activities- Provide advice and guidance on country requirements to ensure full compliance Procure-to-pay oversees full process and execute accounting and tax related tasks Payroll lead and manage country payroll process and the relationship with payroll provider Drive continuous improvement and innovation by actively executing management initiatives and CCG projects while & developing and documenting all processes Provide guidance on local requirements to ensure they are effectively incorporated into global processes Execute and/or support any special project Impact of Role Expected Results High quality, accurate, transparent and compliant accounting and financials available each month to be used in internal and external reporting while ensuring full understanding of process, rules and impact of responsibilities to organization. Ensure Global Consistency and full compliance with country legal finance requirements of any areas and processes. Provide accurate, timely meaningful analysis to allow fact-based business decisions. Education Local equivalent of Bachelors in Accounting or Finance, Masters or CPA preferred Professional Experience 4-5 years experience within a leadership Finance function of a global multi-national company in Finance Manager role, with experience to lead team and oversee multiple countries Technical/ Professional Skills & Competencies Strong analytic skills especially for identifying root causes of problems Highly skilled at organization and time management including prioritization of competing priorities Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills Excellent ability to understand, document and improve business processes Detailed knowledge and understanding of country statutory requirements of accounting, finance, tax, payroll Experience supporting business unit line management in financial/advisory role Ability to work autonomously, with remote direct line management; requires decision making experience around complex issues. Ability to "push-back"/influence Business management when required and appropriate. Growth Mindset champions and inspires other to change, drives and leads change Fosters long-term learning and development with focus on ensuring the right people are doing the right things Provides inspirational leadership by communicating vision for the team Proficient in English French and German would be an advantage Experience with Oracle Financials is an advantage