Finance Operations Manager Amsterdam • Optiver

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Are you ready to optimise purchase-to-pay, lead a talented team and automate at scale? In this role, you will lead the Finance Operations team and drive process improvements, ensuring our Accounts Payable and Cash Management operations are efficient and robust.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Finance team provides reliable and timely management information that lays the foundation to drive business decisions at Optiver, while maintaining control over our assets. The team consists of sixteen finance professionals who are responsible for accounting, finance operations, regulatory reporting and FP&A. Although our team members have dedicated focus areas, we work together to achieve our goals, supporting each other on a daily basis.

As strong believers in continuous development, both for the organisation and individuals, our goal is to improve team dynamics, ultimately creating a self-sufficient team providing its own natural successors for all positions. This offers a learning and growth experience, enhancing technical capabilities and soft skills for all team members.

We are seeking a team lead with people management skills and hands-on experience to oversee the daily operations and cultivate a high-performance culture. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in the development of our finance operations.

More specifically, in the role you will:

• Drive seamless Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) workflows in partnership with Procurement, Financial Systems and Business teams to ensure high quality data and on-time payments.
• Lead the Finance Operations team by fostering a collaborative and high performance culture.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations with team using data driven insights and KPIs.
• Set daily priorities across invoice processing, vendor management, payments, cash management, master data management, accounts receivable and reconciliations & reporting.
• Design robust processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in P2P operations.
• Contribute to the global harmonization of P2P operations to ensure consistency and efficiency across all regions.
• Build strong, service-oriented relationships with the internal and external stakeholders — while maintaining robust controls and efficiency.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO or equivalent) in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience leading Finance Operations and/or Purchase-to-Pay teams in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as NetSuite and Coupa.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a structured approach to manage a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and effectively delegate to team members.

WHO WE ARE

At Optiver, our mission is to continuously improve the market. By providing liquidity and accurate pricing in various financial instruments, to multiple exchanges across the world, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry.
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.
• 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.
• Fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
• Training opportunities and discounts on health insurance.
• Extensive office perks, including breakfast and lunch, world-class barista coffee, sports and leisure activities, Friday afternoon drinks, and weekly in-house chair massages.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship, if needed.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply directly via the form below, if you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via .

Please note:

• We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role.
• We cannot accept applications via email.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.