We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.
Gategourmet is a leading global provider of a full range of catering services for primarily the airline industry. The focus is on culinary and operational excellence – and consistently providing the highest quality products and services tailored to strengthen the brand of our customers. Working with our customers and business partners, we create innovative offerings that delight the senses and make for a memorable dining experience, in the air and on the ground.
Gategourmet Amsterdam is part of Gategroup, the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. Gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving more than 700 million passengers annually from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents.
Your role
The Finance Manager will lead the finance function responsible for two units of Gate Gourmet in the Netherlands and thereby will work closely with the Managing Director and Regional Finance team/CFO in Europe and act as the finance business partner within the local leadership team. On top of that, you will also be responsible for the service center in Belgrade, Serbia. This role ensures robust financial control, supports operational and commercial decision-making, drives cost efficiency, and maintains full compliance with IFRS and local financial and tax regulations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate, and develop the finance teams in the Netherlands and Serbia
Drive financial performance as a key member of the local leadership team
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to Group and Regional HQs by owning monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, as well as monthly business reviews
Lead unit-level budgeting, forecasting cycles, and annual Business Plans in line with group policies and procedures, in close collaboration with local Operations, Commercial, and Regional Finance teams
Ensure smooth, unqualified interim and year-end internal and external audits, including timely preparation and submission of statutory accounts
Provide high-quality, timely financial decision support (e.g., customer tenders, CapEx evaluations, economic analysis, business development initiatives, investment proposals, productivity initiatives, and cost-optimization programs)
Deliver reliable, relevant, and timely management information and drive financial accountability across all departments
Develop a strong understanding of key business drivers, identify performance gaps, and proactively support units and departments in implementing corrective actions
Oversee financial transaction processing, including supplier invoicing and payments, customer invoicing and collections, general ledger postings, and balance sheet reconciliations; manage outsourcing activities where appropriate to optimize cost, efficiency, and quality
Maximize free cash flow, including active management of trade working capital, and ensure accurate cash flow forecasting
Ensure full compliance with IFRS, statutory requirements, corporate tax, customs, VAT, and airport fee regulations
Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, data integrity, and internal controls
Act as senior finance lead on ad hoc projects, restructuring initiatives, and corporate development activities
Profile
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Controlling; preferably a qualified accountant or MBA Work Experience
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in financial and management accounting and controlling, ideally within a multinational environment and with progressively increasing responsibilities
Proven experience in designing and improving cross-functional processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay)
In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, NL GAAP) and local tax and compliance requirements
Strong analytical mindset with well-developed problem-solving skills
Excellent timemanagement and projectmanagement capabilities
Collaborative team player with the ability to demonstrate leadership when required
Proven people management experience Language & Communication Skills
Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, from shop floor to boardroom
Comfortable working within a matrix organization
Strong influencing and motivational skills
Our offer
Competitive salary, aligned with your experience and expertise
Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) with a bonus potential of up to 10% of annual salary
8% holiday allowance
25 vacation days plus 5 additional management days
Attractive pension scheme with no employee contribution
As part of gategroup, you’ll benefit from excellent career development opportunities both within the Netherlands and internationally, supported by online learning programs, coaching, and leadership development training
Opportunity to work within a culturally diverse and international team
Requirements:
The possibility to apply for a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a Certificate of No Objection (VGB) (mandatory requirement)
Willingness to undergo screening by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (for this, it is important that you have lived consecutive in the Netherlands for the past eight years)
No criminal record
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!