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What is a financial officer?

In brief

As Financial Officer You are the lynchpin of the financial administration. You process invoices, monitor payments and ensure error-free figures with which management and colleagues can steer. Whether you work at an accounting firm or in-house at an SME or corporate organization: without you, the financial engine would grind to a halt.

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What does a Finance Officer do?

A financial employee takes care of the entire financial administration: from purchase and sales invoices to bank mutations and periodic reports. You keep the general ledger in order, support the monthly and year-end closing and are in contact with suppliers and customers about payments. You often work with systems such as Exact, AFAS, Twinfield or SAP and take processes to the next level with smart automation.

Main duties:

  • Processing and verifying purchase and sales invoices
  • Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, including reminders
  • Entry and reconciliation of bank and cash transactions
  • Prepare payments and assist with (monthly) closings
  • Preparation of statements/reports for accountant or controller
  • Identify improvement opportunities in the administrative process

What competencies should you have?

These are the qualities that make you excel in this role:

Numerically and analytically strong
Accurate and quality-oriented
Handy with Excel and accounting software
Integrity and reliability

What does a workday look like?

You start by reviewing incoming invoices and bank mutations. Then you reconcile open items, call a customer about a payment and process credit notes. In between, you check VAT codes and help a colleague with a cost center question. In the afternoon you prepare the payment batch, reconcile differences in the general ledger and deliver a short report for the controller. You finish by updating the dashboard and scheduling actions for the next day.

How do you become a Finance Officer?

Several routes are available. Common training and courses are:

  • MBO Financial Administrative Assistant / Business Administration (level 3-4)
  • MBO Junior Assistant Accountant / Modern Business Administration (MBA)
  • PDL (Practical Diploma in Payroll Administration) or Basic Accounting Knowledge (BKB) / Practical Diploma in Accounting (PDB)
  • Further growth through HBO Finance & Control (Business Economics) or Accountancy


Internships or BBL pathways are an excellent way to gain practical experience immediately and grow quickly.

Salary

In 2025, the salary for a finance professional is typically between €2,450 and €3,500 gross per month, depending on experience, sector and responsibilities. With specialization (e.g., VAT/payroll) or advancement to senior or assistant controller, this could reach €4,000 gross.

Diploma

Most positions require a mbo degree in finance; for more complex administrations, hbo is often an advantage. Relevant certificates (BKB/PDB/PDL) strengthen your profile and opportunities for advancement.

Number of hours

Most job openings are 32-40 hours per week. Part-time opportunities are also common, especially in SMEs and administrative offices.

Working Hours

You typically work during office hours with peak pressures around monthly and year-end closings or VAT returns. Hybrid working is possible in many organizations.

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Finance Officer

Are you ready to bring structure, get numbers right and make a difference with tight administration?
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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does a Finance Officer do?

You will process invoices, manage debtors/creditors, book bank mutations, support closings and provide reports. This is how you keep the administration up to date and reliable.

Knowledge of Exact, AFAS, Twinfield, SAP or similar ERP/bookkeeping packages is a plus. Good Excel Skills (tables, pivot tables, formulas) are indispensable.

Sure. Many colleagues are growing into senior financial officer, assistant controller, payroll administrator or (financial) controller.

Not always. With a relevant mbo diploma and eager to learn, you can start as a junior and grow quickly with good supervision.

Both. You have your own tasks and deadlines, but work closely with colleagues in finance and with departments such as purchasing, sales and HR.