About Return
Return is the leading European independent energy storage provider, committed to revolutionizing the energy sector. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in Munich, Hamburg and Madrid, Return offers innovative, sustainable solutions to store and intelligently manage energy, ensuring power is used efficiently when and where it’s needed most. With a growing presence across Europe, Return is at the forefront of the energy transition, integrating large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support grid stability, renewable energy integration, and Europe's net-zero goals. Return is backed by its shareholder APG, which has committed €300 million to support our growth. Driven by a team of experts, Return aims to provide reliable energy storage that powers the future of clean energy. At Return, we don’t just talk about impact — we build it.
You’ll join a passionate and skilled team where your contributions help shape real-world solutions and directly support a more sustainable future. Our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition at scale.
The role
As Financial Controller, you are responsible for accurate and timely financial administration and contribute to the further professionalization of our processes, systems and reporting. You work independently in a dynamic fast growth environment and provide the financial information that underpins management’s strategic decisions.
What you will do
Manage day-to-day financial administration, including banking, accounts payable, intercompany transactions and general ledger entries
Run the month-end and year-end close and prepare management reporting
Process and reconcile intercompany transactions to support consolidation
Prepare audits (PBC lists) and act as the point of contact for the external auditors
Prepare Dutch VAT and corporate income tax returns
Contribute to forecasting and budgeting with clear analyses
Play an active role in continuous improvement and scaling, driving finance transformation projects including tooling, (ai) automation and process improvements
About you
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Economics or Accountancy
At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial administration, control or accountancy
Thorough knowledge of Dutch GAAP and IFRS
Experience with Exact Online and accounts payable tools is a plus
Experience in a scale-up or international environment
Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
Accurate, proactive and discreet; a hands-on team player with a strong sense of ownership and an affinity with sustainability
Available at least 4 days per week (full-time preferred), with a minimum of 3 days in the office
Must have the right to work in The Netherlands without employer sponsorship
Must be based in or willing to relocate to The Netherlands (no relocation provided)
What we offer
A key role in a fast-growing company contributing to a more sustainable Europe
An informal, entrepreneurial culture with room for your own ideas
A close-knit team of driven colleagues who share a passion for sustainability
Hybrid working from our office in Amsterdam or from home
A competitive salary in line with your knowledge and experience
No recruiting
We do not work with recruitment agencies or external recruiters for our hiring process. Applications should be submitted directly through our careers page.
