What you will do

S4 Energy is a growing project oriented company in the vibrant energy sector, no two days are the same. Our current Finance department consists of the CFO and a Financial analyst, and we are looking to expand the team by adding a Financial administrator. The administrator will be responsible for managing the general accounting activities of the company to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the financial reporting, ensure a timely and accurate monthly close process, contributing to identify and implement improvements and efficiencies and overseeing the financial operations of the company.

This role is critical to maintain the financial health of our organization by ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. The role consists of the following:

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, and financial reporting.

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation and prepare VAT returns

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports.

• Maintain the (fast growing) legal entity organizational chart.

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure effective internal controls.

• Monitor and manage cash flows.

• Set up weekly payments.

• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors.

• Log records for audit (i.e. monthly closing backup files).

• Set up a financial control framework. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.

• Track control deficiencies. Identify opportunities for control improvements.

What we do

S4 Energy is a leading company that uses specialised expertise, equipment, and advanced software to fully harness the power of energy storage. We play a critical role in helping power producers and grid operators optimize and increase renewable energy. Our vision is to become continental Europe’s flexibility provider. We’re well-positioned to reach our goal and hope you can help us to contribute and complete our mission; maximize grid stability through development, realization and operation of large-scale energy storage solutions.

Who we are

Together with its strong international parent company CCI, S4 Energy is conquering the European market. S4 Energy is a company of 15+ led by a team of energy storage, finance and software veterans. Our solutions have driven the creation of over 100MWh of energy storage. Hires at this stage will immediately contribute to the DNA of our product, processes, and, most importantly, culture. Learning, growing, and testing the best ideas are central to our approach to solving one of the world’s most important challenges: climate change.

This is you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CFA) is preferred.

• Proven experience of 3-5 years as a bookkeeper or in a similar senior financial role.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.

• Experience in ledger accounting and financial reporting in both IFRS and Dutch GAAP.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• High level of integrity and attention to detail even when tasks are repetitive.

• You are fluent in English.

• You are disciplined and work well organized.

• You recognize yourself in our core values; ownership, reliability and sustainability.

This is what we offer

As a new team member at S4 Energy, you will play a crucial role in our growth trajectory. You will have the opportunity to be part of an innovative company dedicated to sustainability and the energy transition. Together, we work on solutions that drive significant progress in renewable energy and grid stability. We can offer you to work on exciting and challenging projects. Besides that:

• A competitive salary depending on knowledge and experience.

• A dynamic and innovative team in transition phase to scale up with lots of opportunities to learn.

• 25 vacation days.

• Pension.

• And of course, other things like other travel expenses, 8% holiday pay, and the right hardware to do your job.