Lead Financial Business Control Officer

Job Description

Building trusted markets — powered by our people 

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. 

Cboe Clear Europe N.V is a central counterparty. Central counterparties (CCPs) give protection to both parties in a trade, providing assurance to each party that the trade will settle at the agreed price in the event one party defaults on its obligations.

Cboe Clear Europe N.V. is a small, very dynamic, and fast-growing organization under the strict supervision of financial regulators. The organization is international, and the culture is professional but at the same time quite informal.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Finance team is hiring for a Lead Financial Business Control Officer.

What’s your job/responsibilities

As a Senior Financial Business Control Officer you play a key role in supporting finance team activities, by ensuring accurate financial statements, a strong control environment and effective functioning of financial processes and systems. In this role you report to the Head of Finance. Given the evolving nature of the organization, as part of an international team, the role also offers the opportunity to shape the contents and responsibilities in collaboration with your manager and to participate in various cross-functional business projects

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate general ledger accounting, reconciliations and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes
• Oversee billing & collections, cash reconciliation process and systems reconciliation flows, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (IFRS, Dutch GAAP and US GAAP), including performance insights on P/L and balance sheet
• Maintain and enhance the financial control framework, ensuring SOX compliance
• Support internal and external audits, statutory & regulatory reporting and address ad-hoc requests
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives, leveraging AI/BI tools and act as a key finance partner in cross-functional projects

Is this you?

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven experience with SOX compliance and/or financial control frameworks
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP (US GAAP is a plus)
• Experience working with BI tools and data-driven reporting
• Solid stakeholder management skills across finance, business and external parties
• Clear, structured and confident communication skills
• Proactive, outspoken and innovative mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing, international environment
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

The team

You will join a small, international finance team within a fast-growing, regulated financial organization. The environment is professional yet informal, with close collaboration across Europe, the UK, and the US.

Location Overview

Our offices are located in the prestigious Symphony Offices in the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district. Offering nearly 360-degree views of the city, the workspace is filled with natural light, thanks to spacious floor-to-ceiling windows. The modern layout provides a comfortable and inspiring environment for work, with a well-designed breakout area for informal meetings and relaxation.

Benefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Competitive Salary and bonus program
• Fitness Corporate Membership
• Pension Income
• Protection insurances
• Associate Referral Program Perks at Work
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting Allowance
• LinkedIn Learning courses
• Service Awards
• Lunch in the office
• Corporate Events
• Education Assistance
• 25 Holiday (Annual Leave, increasing to a max of 30 days)
• Other Forms Enhanced Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Compassionate Leave, Community Service / Volunteering Day & School Visit)
• Working Abroad Days Allowance

More About Cboe

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.  

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes. 

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.  

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