Finance Specialist

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Do you want to build and professionalise the financial backbone of a fast-growing scale-up, and do you get energy from creating clarity, control, and insight in a dynamic environment?

At WP SEO AI, we’re looking for a Finance Specialist who’s excited to take ownership of our financial foundations and help us scale sustainably. If you enjoy combining hands-on financial work with eventual strategic impact, keep reading!

The role

This is not just a finance operations role. This is a career-defining opportunity to join a hypergrowth company at the ground floor of the finance function, with a clear path to Controller within 18–24 months. You will own our financial operations, learn the business inside-out, and grow into full accounting ownership as we scale.

Finance Operations (60%)

  • Accounts payable processing: invoice receipt, coding, approval workflows, payment execution
  • Accounts receivable management: invoice generation, collections follow-up, aging monitoring
  • Exact Online data entry and maintenance: ensuring accurate, timely bookkeeping inputs
  • Bank reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies
  • Expense management and policy compliance
  • Vendor and supplier relationship management
  • Support month-end close activities

Process & Systems (25%)

  • Liaise with external accountant on bookkeeping questions and VAT filings
  • Support quote-to-cash implementation and ongoing operations
  • Document and improve financial processes as you learn them
  • Identify inefficiencies and propose solutions
  • Maintain organized financial records and audit trails

Growth Path (15%)

  • Gradually take ownership of external accountant relationship
  • Learn SaaS revenue recognition and multi-entity accounting
  • Support financial reporting and analysis as capabilities develop
  • Prepare for expanded Controller responsibilities over 18–24 months

About us

WP SEO AI is a bootstrapped B2B SaaS company providing AI-powered SEO content generation tools. We have grown from €3M to €10M ARR in 2025 and are targeting €50M ARR within 24 months. We operate across the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, and Belgium with a team of 100+ people. We are profitable, sales-driven, and building world-class operational infrastructure to support our next phase of growth.

We believe that harnessing the power of AI and advanced algorithms can transform how businesses approach their online presence. That’s why we created WP SEO AI (WordPress Search Engine Optimization Artificial Intelligence). We have an innovative platform designed to help companies increase their organic traffic, improve search engine rankings and enhance online visibility. Our technology combines cutting-edge AI with deep human SEO expertise to automate and optimize content strategies, making it easier and more efficient for SEO specialists, content creators and digital marketers to develop and execute winning strategies. We deliver smarter, data-driven solutions that drive real results.

Why join us?

We believe success starts with the right people. You’ll join a diverse, ambitious and supportive team where we make mistakes, learn and support each other. We strive to be bold, fast-moving and challenge the status quo. Our international team includes sales and marketing experts, AI specialists, creative minds, and business professionals.

We operate in a flat organization culture where collaboration, autonomy and success go hand in hand. We foster a culture of trust, openness, and ownership. We encourage growth, mutual support, and the celebration of successes, together as a team.

While we take our work seriously, we also believe that enjoying what we do is key to fostering innovation and growth. At WP SEO AI, we believe in the power of “why”. We share knowledge to empower ourselves and our customers. We take responsibility for our successes and challenges, act proactively and keep a fun and positive attitude.

We empower our team by hiring smart, driven individuals and giving them the freedom to take ownership of their success. Curiosity leads the way: we ask questions, push boundaries and embrace continuous learning. Your impact truly matters, whether you’re closing deals, shaping strategy or driving innovation.

And while we work hard to hit big goals, we celebrate even harder with team trips, exciting sales challenges and unforgettable experiences worldwide.

What we're looking for

  • At least 2 years of experience within finance related roles
  • Hands on transactional experience (AP/AR, Reconciliations, ERP Systems, etc.)
  • Have strong accounting foundations
  • Meticulous and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Dutch and English

Ideal candidates will also have

  • Accounting qualifications (RA track, HBO Accountancy) or in progress
  • Experience with Exact Online or similar mid-market ERP
  • Multi-entity or international company experience
  • SaaS or subscription business exposure
  • Experience in high-growth or scale-up environment
  • Familiarity with Dutch VAT and statutory requirements

What we offer you

  • A base salary of €4,000, excluding holiday allowance and potential for equity
  • A flexible hybrid working environment, with the option to work partly remotely
  • A dynamic, international organisation with clear growth opportunities, where internal development and talent growth are encouraged
  • A brand-new office on the Rokin in Amsterdam, currently home to more than 100 colleagues
  • A culture of ownership, trust and continuous development, where taking initiative is truly valued

Ready to join?

Apply now to be part of the WP SEO AI success story!

Questions? Contact our Head of People Stijn Hutschemaekers at +31 6 15 64 00 69 or stijn.hutschemaekers@wpseoai.com

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