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Group Reporting Manager

Amsterdam

At Optiver, we approach finance with the same precision and clarity as our trading teams do when trading on the various financial markets across the globe. We're looking for a Group Reporting Manager to help shape our global financial reporting infrastructure. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on data, ownership, and continuous improvement.

You'll be the team member leading the preparation and evolution of our consolidated financial reporting, with a strong focus on automation, tooling, and operational excellence. You'll partner closely with stakeholders across Finance, Tax, and Treasury, translating IFRS complexity into scalable, efficient accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of progressive experience, preferably within the financial industry, and will be adept at navigating evolving business requirements.

What you'll do

• Be the team member leading the consolidation and closing process of the Group, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS/Dutch GAAP).
• Lead the functional aspect of upgrading our consolidation tool and overall consolidation process.
• Drive the continuous improvement of the consolidation and closing tools, including changes to reflect evolving business requirements.
• Operationalise complex IFRS and Dutch GAAP accounting topics (e.g. deferred tax, share based payments, equity accounting).
• Apply a data-driven approach to identify areas for process automation, standardization, and reporting efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align inputs and outputs across systems.
• Mentor and train team members, contribute to a high-performance finance culture.

Who you are

• Academic degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience in financial reporting and control, including leading the consolidation and closing activities.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a solid understanding of consolidation (intercompany eliminations, FX, equity accounting, etc.) and the overall financial close process. Experience with tax accounting is a plus.
• Affinity with consolidation tools and ERP systems, with the ability to learn and adapt to new financial technologies quickly
• Ability to understand and investigate complex topics.
• Solid IFRS and Dutch GAAP background, particularly in consolidation, direct tax and share based payments. Other IFRS topic knowledge is welcomed.
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Who we are

At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.

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, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.

• 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.

• Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.

• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.

• Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.

• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.

How to apply

Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.

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