The OrganisationCarglass Netherlands is the market leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and ADAS recalibration (VGRRR) in the Netherlands, serving customers through 60 service centers and a dedicated customer contact center. With 500+ employees, Carglass is part of Belron International, the global leader in VGRRR, active in 39 markets with over 29,000 employees worldwide. Globally, Belron helps a customer with a glass damage problem every three seconds.Carglass and Belron are guided by a shared purpose: making a memorable difference with care — for people, customers, business partners, shareholders and society. The culture is built on the values driven, caring, collaborative and genuine, and leaders are expected to live and role-model these values every day.The RoleCarglass Netherlands is seeking a strategic Finance Director to join the Executive Team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The Finance Director carries full end-to-end responsibility for the Dutch finance function and has a dotted line to the Finance Director Europe of Belron International. Beyond the national scope, the role has a meaningful interface with the broader Belron group at Eurozone and global level, contributing to initiatives including digital finance transformation, sustainability and alignment of financial standards.This is not a traditional finance leadership role. Carglass is looking for someone who combines sharp financial expertise with genuine business partnership — a leader who thrives on influencing peers, challenging assumptions and translating financial insight into strategic direction. Someone credible, approachable and able to make the complex clear.RequirementsMaster's degree (WO), RC qualification strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent is an advantageMinimum 10 years of experience in a senior, end-responsible finance leadership role — with full P&L and control accountabilityProven experience within complex B2C organisations operating in an international matrix structureTrack record of managing stakeholder relationships across borders and organisational layersAuthentic, people-oriented leader with a demonstrated ability to coach, inspire and develop teamsCommercially astute, with the drive to contribute actively to the broader business agendaExperienced in leading organisational transformationsExcellent command of both Dutch and English, written and spokenInternational mindset and cultural sensitivityDiversity and InclusionAt Quaestus and Carglass we attach great value to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, genders, nationalities and age groups to apply. Research shows that female candidates often only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements, while male candidates tend to do so at around 60%. If you recognise yourself in this profile but do not meet every requirement, we warmly encourage you to apply. We value the perspectives and experiences that diversity brings to leadership and organisational success.
The Organisation
Carglass Netherlands is the market leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and ADAS recalibration (VGRRR) in the Netherlands, serving customers through 60 service centers and a dedicated customer contact center. With 500+ employees, Carglass is part of Belron International, the global leader in VGRRR, active in 39 markets with over 29,000 employees worldwide. Globally, Belron helps a customer with a glass damage problem every three seconds.
Carglass and Belron are guided by a shared purpose: making a memorable difference with care — for people, customers, business partners, shareholders and society. The culture is built on the values driven, caring, collaborative and genuine, and leaders are expected to live and role-model these values every day.
The Role
Carglass Netherlands is seeking a strategic Finance Director to join the Executive Team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The Finance Director carries full end-to-end responsibility for the Dutch finance function and has a dotted line to the Finance Director Europe of Belron International. Beyond the national scope, the role has a meaningful interface with the broader Belron group at Eurozone and global level, contributing to initiatives including digital finance transformation, sustainability and alignment of financial standards.
This is not a traditional finance leadership role. Carglass is looking for someone who combines sharp financial expertise with genuine business partnership — a leader who thrives on influencing peers, challenging assumptions and translating financial insight into strategic direction. Someone credible, approachable and able to make the complex clear.
Requirements
- Master's degree (WO), RC qualification strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent is an advantage
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior, end-responsible finance leadership role — with full P&L and control accountability
- Proven experience within complex B2C organisations operating in an international matrix structure
- Track record of managing stakeholder relationships across borders and organisational layers
- Authentic, people-oriented leader with a demonstrated ability to coach, inspire and develop teams
- Commercially astute, with the drive to contribute actively to the broader business agenda
- Experienced in leading organisational transformations
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken
- International mindset and cultural sensitivity
Diversity and Inclusion
At Quaestus and Carglass we attach great value to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, genders, nationalities and age groups to apply. Research shows that female candidates often only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements, while male candidates tend to do so at around 60%. If you recognise yourself in this profile but do not meet every requirement, we warmly encourage you to apply. We value the perspectives and experiences that diversity brings to leadership and organisational success.
Quaestus is gespecialiseerd in Executive Leadership en heeft een breed aanbod van diensten in Consulting, Executive Search en Leadership Development. Onze missie is het helpen groeien van mensen, en het verbeteren van de performance van bedrijven, door het vinden, beoordelen en ontwikkelen van duurzame leiders. Lees hier meer over onze visie op leiderschap; Secure Base Leadership.
Quaestus is gespecialiseerd in Executive Leadership en heeft een breed aanbod van diensten in Consulting, Executive Search en Leadership Development. Onze missie is het helpen groeien van mensen, en het verbeteren van de performance van bedrijven, door het vinden, beoordelen en ontwikkelen van duurzame leiders.
Lees hier meer over onze visie op leiderschap; Secure Base Leadership.
