Head of Finance & HR

About Sapph
Welcome to Sapph, a trailblazing lingerie brand on a mission to find the perfect balance of form, fit, function and desirability. We believe every woman has the right to perfectly fitting, beautiful lingerie in her size and are on a mission to re-educate on perfect fit. We strive to be age and size inclusive and want to become an essential part of women’s lives globally. We balance technical innovation and elevated design, as well as high level manufacturing expertise to create the perfect product.
We have taken the bold decision to relaunch the Sapph brand and create a global household name in the world of branded lingerie. We are a multichannel company that operates B2C and B2B channels and we believe in controlling the narrative when it comes to our brand, but also in taking a collaborative approach with our B2B partners and enabling them to be our messengers in the community. We aim to take a communicate based approach to marketing and reach our consumers in various innovative ways that would make us stand out. Above all, we are striving to create a global following of loyal customers that would come back to our product time and time again.
Our key values are design, fit, value, omni-channel, inclusive, community based and customer centric and would love you to be a part of our journey.
About the job
Of course, as a finance manager, you are fundamentally responsible for managing our financial administration. But your impact goes far beyond accounting.
You are the financial conscience of our organization. At Sapph, we are building a strong foundation with software tools for our commercial, logistical, and financial processes. This foundation allows you to create financial and operational dashboards and reports. Based on your insights in our performance, we are able to make the business decision every single day.
As a finance manager, you are our first 'finance' colleague. This is a role where we are looking for someone who is capable and willing to be fully involved in the execution. As we grow, your team will also grow.
On a daily basis your responsibilities include:
Managing our complete financial administration
Preparing monthly reports, overseeing P&L accounts, cash flow reporting and forecasting
Managing quarterly and annual closings
Creating, facilitating and monitoring annual budgets and long-term financial plans in collaboration with
Monitoring performance and progress through KPIs
Responsible for all finance related tasks like reviewing and approving invoices, VAT declarations, Double-checking and executing weekly payments, our payroll etc.
Maintaining systematic internal controls
Acting as the external contact for all finance-related matters
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And anything else that comes with building a fast-growing business
About you
You have at least 8 years of experience as a Finance professional
You hold a completed finance degree at Bachelor level or higher
You’re comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, where you balance strategy and hands-on execution
You’re approachable, transparent, detail-oriented and take full ownership
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in English and Dutch
What we offer
You’ll be part of a close-knit and ambitious team. We’re building something new and bold, and you’ll be at the heart of it. You can count on:
A key position where you’ll have real impact and room to grow with us
A competitive salary based on your experience and expertise
Benefits such as 25 vacation days and everything you need to do your job (laptop, etc.)
Flexible working options
And of course, a great discount on our collection
Interested?
Ready to be part of our mission and take Sapph to the next level? This is your chance to lead change, drive growth, and make your mark on a bold brand. Apply now or feel free to call Erik Molendijk, Talent Acquisition Manager (06-18912309) for more information. See you soon!