Finance Controller

About

Launched in the summer of 2021, FLORE FLORE is an Amsterdam-based brand founded by Florian van Zuilen. Informed by her international experiences working in fashion from New York to Copenhagen, she embarked creating a line of understated chic basics. Classic staples made from 100% soft organic cotton, made to be worn everyday. 

 

FLORE FLORE is produced in Portugal, by a family-owned factory run by a mother-daughter duo. All creations are made of organic cotton and all paper packaging is FSC® certified. As a brand, FLORE FLORE values the kinship between material durability, fabrication integrity, and longevity of style. 

 

The Role 

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Finance Controller to support the financial operations and growth of FLORE FLORE. This role is hands-on, analytical and detail-oriented, and ideal for someone who enjoys working across financial data, reporting, forecasting and cross-team collaboration. You will play a key role in managing numbers, keeping financial processes running smoothly, and supporting the team with clear and reliable financial insights.

 

Key Responsibilities

·       Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models, including inventory forecasting.

·       Create and maintain management reports on sales, margins, inventory, and cash flow.

·       Analyze purchasing, sales, and inventory data to support buying and sales decisions; provide insights on bestsellers, slow movers, and inventory risks. 

·       Control the general ledger, consolidate accounts, and manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly closures.

·       Reconcile financial and operational data across order systems, warehouses, and bookkeeping.

·       Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, payroll, and monitoring outstanding payments.

·       Monitor performance against budgets and KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

·       Analyze costs and margins across departments and identify cost-saving opportunities. 

·       Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, managing financial risks

·       Act as a sparring partner for the founder and CFO and support projects that enable scalable growth, automation, and more efficient reporting.

·      Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align financial practices.  

 

Your profile

 

We are looking for an ambitious and pro-active team player who satisfies the following requirements:

·       Minimum of 4 years of experience in finance.

·       You have sensibility towards the Fashion and Luxury sector

·       Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and product development processes. Experience in the jersey fabric industry is a plus.

·       Excellent communication skills and comfort working with suppliers and manufacturers.

·       Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once.

·       A proactive, hands-on mindset and a strong sense of responsibility.

·       Highly organized and driven with meticulous attention to detail

·       Excellent communication skills in English – written and oral

·       Ability to work independently and across a team

·       Bachelor degree in Finance or equivalent

·       You are skilled with all the relevant tools for the job (e.g. Excel, reporting software, email communication tools.)

·       Eligible to work in the Netherlands

What we offer

·       A position within a young, dynamic company in a creative and energetic team

·       The ability to grow with the brand and room for your own initiatives and ideas

·       Daily healthy lunch at the office

·       An inspiring office on the canals in the heart of Amsterdam

·       Salary based on experience

 

If you think you would be a seamless fit with FLORE FLORE, please send your resume + motivation to bibi@flore-flore.com