Head of Financial Control
ABOUT FIT FOR FREE & SPORTCITY
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned athlete or totally new to fitness, Fit For Free and SportCity will have everything you need. The gyms offer the highest quality equipment, innovative formats, affordable memberships and professional fitness instructors.
In 2009, Fit For Free and SportCity came together with the strategy to rapidly increase market penetration in the Netherlands. Over the past 10 years, the two brands doubled their revenue through impressive organic growth and selective acquisitions. Fit For Free now operates 93 clubs across the country and has about 330,000 members. SportCity has 20+ gyms and a total of 55,000 members.
In September 2018 Bencis Capital Partners acquired Fit For Free and SportCity. Bencis put in place new leadership and is looking to strengthen their growth and development strategy. This will enable further (international) expansion and allows Fit For Free and SportCity to continuously improve the quality of their gyms and services.
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I’m looking for a Head of Financial Control that combines an open mindset with solid financial and business experience. Our dynamic working environment requires thinking and acting fast, and asks for the ability to prioritize effectively
HEAD OF FINANCIAL CONTROL
The Head of Financial Control leads the finance departments of Fit For Free and SportCity. He/she reports directly to the CFO and works closely together with the Head of Business Control and the finance business partners.
A key challenge for the Head of Financial Control is to professionalize the way of working in the finance teams. He/she leads the implementation of automated processes and standardized reporting standards. The Head of Financial Control also drives the adoption of financial tooling that provides real-time in-depth visibility on key financial metrics.
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