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Overview Are you currently based in or within a realistic commuting distance of Enschede, and looking for a role where being close to the site truly matters for impact and collaboration? Would you like to step into a finance role where you work closely with R&D leaders and help shape investment and spending decisions?Company Overview Our client is a global tyre manufacturing group with a strong international footprint across Europe and Asia. The company operates multiple manufacturing and R&D locations and serves customers in over 100 countries worldwide through well-established premium brands. Innovation, product development, and engineering excellence sit at the heart of the organisation, with continuous investment in R&D to support future growth, sustainability, and advanced mobility solutions. The European R&D hub plays a critical role in shaping next-generation products and technologies.Role Overview We are looking for a Finance Manager (R&D) to act as the key finance business partner for the R&D organisation based in Enschede. In this role, you will drive financial planning, performance insights, and governance to support sound investment decisions, effective cost control, and the successful delivery of innovation initiatives. You will work closely with R&D leadership, procurement, tax, legal, and accounting teams, ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and efficient operations across projects and entities.Key Responsibilities Act as finance business partner to R&D leadership, supporting investment decisions, project prioritisation, and resource allocationLead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for R&D activitiesPrepare and present monthly R&D performance reports, dashboards, and business reviews, explaining results, trends, and outlookPerform financial evaluation of R&D projects and business cases, supporting governance and investment approval processesCoordinate and support R&D incentive and grant programmes (e.G. WBSO, RDA, EFRO), including eligibility assessment, documentation, and auditsSupport VAT and Corporate Income Tax compliance related to R&D activities in collaboration with Tax and LegalOwn and coordinate the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process for R&DDefine and oversee intercompany cost allocation and cross-charging in line with transfer pricing principlesManage R&D-related period-end close and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Dutch GAAPOversee non-raw-material procurement for R&D (lab supplies, equipment, software, professional services), ensuring budget control and policy complianceWho We Are Looking For A senior finance professional with strong business partnering capabilitiesSomeone comfortable operating in a complex, international R&D environmentA proactive advisor who can translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholdersA team player with strong stakeholder management and communication skillsIdeal Background Master’s degree in Finance or related field (additional qualification in controlling or data management is a plus)8-10 years of relevant experience, including 4-5 years in a similar finance business partnering or controlling roleStrong financial analysis and business acumenExperience with SAP and BI tools (Power BI or similar)Solid understanding of data analysis and reportingInternational mindset and ability to work across culturesFluent in English (Dutch is an advantage)What’s in It for You A key role at the intersection of finance, R&D, and innovationExposure to global projects and international stakeholdersDynamic and collaborative working environmentCompetitive compensation packageAt least 28 holiday days per yearStrong focus on learning & developmentHybrid working model with support for home-office setupNext Steps If you are motivated by innovation, enjoy partnering with technical and R&D teams, and want to play a strategic finance role in an international organisation, apply now with your CV. We will be happy to share more details and discuss the opportunity further.Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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