Finance Director

About KidsKonnect

KidsKonnect is a successful, innovative, and fast-growing software company in the childcare industry. KidsKonnect was created by merging the best childcare software solutions. In the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK, more than ten companies now serve over 1 million children aged 0 to 12 years with childcare software via the combined KidsKonnect platforms.

Our innovative software solution, KidsKonnect, consists of various applications, including portals and mobile apps, for different user groups. We continuously expand the functionality of these portals and apps. Additionally, we are constantly increasing the number of integrations with other systems.

About the role

In this pivotal role, you will oversee and continuously improve the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes. You will transform complex financial data into clear insights and translate these into business opportunities. Your day-to-day responsibilities range from owning management and Board reporting, developing robust BI dashboards, and collaborating across departments, to leading financial assessments for vendor contracts and M&A projects.

You are a connector between data and strategy, and an enabler of growth. Your leadership ensures the finance team functions as a true business partner, embedded in the organization’s ambitions and decision-making processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and improving budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles

• Delivering timely and relevant financial reports for the leadership team and Board

• Translating financial data into actionable strategic insights

• Managing and optimizing vendor contracts from a financial and commercial perspective

• Overseeing financial due diligence, modeling, and integration for M&A activities

• Driving adoption and development of Business Intelligence tools in collaboration with internal teams and external BI partners

• Identifying opportunities for financial and operational performance improvements across departments

• Supporting cross-functional alignment of financial performance with business strategy

What about you

We are looking for a Finance Director with:

• Proven leadership experience in a senior finance role within a dynamic, fast-paced organization

• Strong background in FP&A, strategic finance, and financial business partnering

• A hands-on approach to financial modelling and reporting, with high proficiency in Excel

• Experience with Power BI and developing internal reporting tools and dashboards

• Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to distill complex data into strategic insight

• A track record in contract evaluation and supporting M&A processes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, in both Dutch and English

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to develop and coach a team of finance professionals

• A mindset aligned with our core values: Stimulating, Committed, Ownership, and Reliable.

What we offer

At KidsKonnect, we believe in fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where your expertise and contributions are valued. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your career within a fast-paced and innovative company. We offer a range of benefits to ensure you feel supported, motivated, and rewarded in your role:

• An annual training budget

• Mobility allowance

• Attractive phone plan

• Company laptop

• Pro-rated vacation days

• Fun social events organized by the event committee

• A strong emphasis on work-life balance

• Primarily based in Almere and from home. Our other offices are located at various locations in the Netherlands

• A pleasant, informal working atmosphere

• Development of a platform with high societal impact

• A role with a broad range of tasks and responsibilities

• Plenty of responsibility and autonomy