Job description
Finance Manager
Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Type:
Fulltime
In today’s world of constant global security challenges, innovation in defense is no luxury. After years of budget cuts, military personnel needs to train and work with inadequate and insufficient equipment. We have an opportunity to change that.
At Intelic, we are a group of highly committed professionals building one of the fastest-growing start-ups based in Amsterdam. We create advanced software for unmanned systems in the defence sector. As a software company at our core, we build intelligence that gives unmanned platforms the speed, coordination and reliability that critical missions demand. Our technology ensures that decisions are made with accuracy when it matters most.
Responsibilities
As a Finance Manager, you will build and run the financial backbone of Intelic as we scale across Europe. You take ownership of our financial operations, from daily processes to the monthly close, and ensure that Intelic and its subsidiaries operate with precision and reliability. Working closely with the CFO, you help shape our accounting policies, strengthen our internal controls, and raise the overall maturity of our financial function.
You will bridge technical accounting with real-world execution, designing lean processes, improving systems, and preparing Intelic for automation and finance-AI tooling. Your work enables audit readiness, supports governance and compliance, and ensures that our teams can move fast without compromising financial integrity. In this role you will directly contribute to Intelic’s ability to scale responsibly and sustainably.
• Embed proper financial controls and analyses within assigned responsibility areas and maintain a reliable internal reporting cadence
• Increase awareness of expense discipline and manage the expenses within Intelic and its subsidiary
• Provides support in managing the technical accounting of commerical projects and contracts
• Implement and maintains the accounting policies of Intelic and its subsidiaries in line with applicable GAAP and drafting of position papers for significant accounting transactions
• Responsible for the (day-to-day) finance operations, such as managing the accounts receivables, accounts payables, fixed assets, banking transactions, payroll administration, preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsible for preparing and filing timely tax reporting and tax payments
• Coordinate with the external accountant on statutory accounts and audits (when applicable)
• Supports the CFO in cashflow management, budget and forecast planning, preparation of weekly/monthly reporting towards the Leadership Team of Intelic, shareholders and external stakeholders
What You Will Bring
You are a hands-on senior finance professional who thrives in a high-growth environment and is comfortable building structure as we scale
This includes:
• Senior experience in finance, accounting, and FP&A, ideally in a tech or software environment
• Strong analytical capability and the ability to translate numbers into insights
• Experience improving and implementing finance tooling (ERP, bookkeeping automation, dashboards) and automated solutions
• Strong knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS accounting policies
• Fluency in English (Dutch is a strong plus)
Our Tech Stack
Project/Task Management: Notion Communication: Slack Document Management: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 ERP Systems: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle NetSuite, Exact, Twinfield
What Success Looks Like in Your First Year
• Reliable, timely invoicing, collections, and vendor processes
• Clean monthly close and solid internal controls
• Clear contract and milestone administration with no surprises
• Accurate cash forecasts and monthly reports that support decision-making
• Smooth collaboration with the CFO, enabling him/her to focus on strategy and fundraising
Why Join Intelic
At Intelic, you will be part of an ambitious scale-up where teamwork, learning and impact drive everything we do. Growth happens quickly here, giving you the chance to take ownership and shape your career from the start. We build together and back our people with benefits that support life in and out of work.
What we offer
Benefits & Perks:
• Travel allowance coverage
• A flexible pension plan
• The opportunity to contribute directly to our growing company’s culture and operations
• A modern office at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord — and soon, a brand-new location
• A corporate membership at Urban Sports
• 25 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance
• Be part of our success through a Stock Appreciation Rights program
• Possibility to lease a bike through ‘Lease a Bike’
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Mitchell at mitchell@intelic.ai