Senior Finance Accountant (Fixed Term to April 2027) – Hybrid

Location:

Rijswijk – Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

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Job ID:

132725539

Posted On:

25 February 2026

Auto req ID: 50443 
Title: Senior Finance Accountant (Fixed Term to April 2027) – Hybrid 
Job Function: Finance 
Location: BENELUX  
Additional Location:   
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Our International Markets are focused on creating an inclusive and expanding rider community that appeals to new and existing riders. We strive to deliver an H-D experience with an unequivocal customer focus. 

From the UK to Singapore and many places in between, our employees are essential to our success. Our efforts are concentrated on the highest priority markets, primarily North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific. We have concentrated our resources in-market for maximum impact in line with our future strategy. Our regional offices and in-market teams have the freedom within a clearly defined framework to make decisions to drive their business. In-market teams are agile and equipped to understand consumer needs, provide focused attention to dealers, and respond more quickly to local market conditions. 

 

This position, based out of either our Rijswijk or Oxford office, will form an integral part of the Harley-Davidson International Finance team covering the North and Central EMEA, and support a subregion of our Sales and Marketing Operations teams based in the Netherlands. 

Our team provides accounting, financial, and commercial support to a wide range of stakeholders throughout the region, including the Executive Leadership Team, senior functional managers, and all individuals involved in the sales and purchasing processes. This role will also interact with the wider EMEA Finance Consolidation team, based in Oxford

Job Summary:

This is an exciting role, where you will assist the Finance Leads to manage and ensure the timely execution of all finance and accounting affairs within a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd. The successful candidate will work closely with the markets’ management teams to add value and contribute to the attainment of operational and strategic objectives. 

You will demonstrate strong teamwork with colleagues across the organisation, which would include Marketing, Events, Sales, Dealer Development, and Customer Service. This role reports to the Finance Manager to ensure local results and activities are aligned with the overarching regional objectives. 

Your financial expertise will be utilised to support the accuracy of the region’s financial data, as well as applying analytical review and forecasting/planning. 

You will support all financial processes, reporting, controls and development as well as supporting the implementation of changes to the financial systems and processes in order to ensure quality, accuracy and integrity of data, with timely and applied business reporting/management including the support of timely filing of all relevant statutory requirements, including but not limited to income tax, VAT filings as well as annual accounts (as applicable). 

Job Responsibilities:

Month-end Processes

-Ensure that the accounting close process is completed accurately and on time. This includes coordination of efforts with the Finance colleagues in Commercial Finance and Oxford consolidation team as applicable.
-Maintain accurate accounting records, up-to-date and reconciled accounts, as well as timely and robust management reporting.
-Support the timely filing of all relevant statutory requirements and ensure the execution of audit activities with guidance from the Finance Lead and other functions as needed. 

Forecasting, Planning & Reporting

-Support the preparation of Operating Expense forecasts for the region. Provide the corresponding reporting and analysis monthly and ad-hoc as required. Track progress against plans and forecasts, etc.
-Provide performance monitoring, via weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and ensure that all budgets, forecasts and targets are effectively communicated to members of each team.
-Provide other business analysis as required to assist the organization.  

Control

-Support the management and control of discount and promotional programme process for the markets.
-Ensure management and integrity of all market control processes, e.g. credit note approval.
-Manage and control the fleet of Company-Owned Vehicles from a financial perspective.
-Assist with process and control environment improvements on an ad-hoc basis.
 

Education Requirments:

-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
 

Job Requirements: 

-Part-qualified accountant with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or related field, preferred
-Minimum 3 years of experience in financial transaction processing, financial management, and financial reporting, ideally within both professional practice and industry.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required; Dutch language skills are a plus.
-Ability to build strong working relationships across commercial, operational, and finance teams.
-Self-motivated, proactive professional with a continuous improvement mindset.
-Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with confidence to challenge and improve processes.
-High attention to detail combined with strong organizational and multitasking abilities in deadline-driven environments.
-Advanced MS Excel and database skills required
-SAP or large ERP system experience preferred.
 

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, employee discounts on motorcycles and related products, general merchandise, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson (here).

Direct Reports: No 
Travel Required: 0 – 10% 
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer 
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance 

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