Finance Director, Schiphol

nLighten is a European platform of distributed edge data‑centers, designed to meet the growing demand for AI, 5G, and hybrid cloud deployments. As a rapidly expanding provider, we offer scalable colocation hubs and best‑in‑class energy solutions across Europe. Our innovative and sustainable approach to digital infrastructure ensures reliability, efficiency, and future‑ready solutions for our clients. nLighten’s current footprint is 34 data centers in 7 European countries, with the ambition to grow to 100 sites during the next 3–4 years.

We are looking for a Finance Director to strengthen our finance function across key markets including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Zurich.

This is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role. You will act as a key financial partner to the business, driving performance insight, ensuring financial governance, and supporting decision‑making across a fast‑scaling international environment.

You will oversee both forward‑looking financial planning and elements of accounting oversight, ensuring robust financial processes and strong control across multiple jurisdictions.

This role is based in the Netherlands and will support the broader Northern European region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead business partnership activities for the Northern Region, including forecasting, budgeting, and long‑term financial planning

Oversee and support elements of accounting operations for the Northern region ensuring strong financial control

Contribute to the improvement of group‑wide financial processes, systems, and reporting structures in a scale‑up environment

Manage cash flow monitoring and support working‑capital optimisation, including collaboration with Billing, Sales, and Operations teams

Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, to support financial processes and communication

Support and develop a small finance team (1–2 direct reports)

Report directly to the Group Financial Controller and contribute to group‑level financial initiatives

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of experience in finance, ideally with a strong reporting foundation

Background in a scale‑up or fast‑growing international environment is essential (Top 3 priority)

Qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Experience in audit or Big 4 environment is strongly preferred

Strong understanding of financial control, reporting, and multi‑entity structures

Proven experience working across geographically distributed organisations

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business insight

Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands‑on capacities

Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics is a strong plus

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Fluent in English; German is a strong advantage but not mandatory

Why Join Us?

Join a fast‑growing company shaping the future of digital infrastructure in Europe

Take on a high‑impact leadership role across multiple countries and business units

Work in a dynamic, international scale‑up environment with real ownership and visibility

Be part of a collaborative team focused on performance, innovation, and continuous improvement

If you have the right experience and are excited about contributing to the next evolution of edge data centres, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our journey toward a more connected, efficient, and sustainable digital future.

Background Check&Screening All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations.

Diversity&Inclusion Statement nLighten is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

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