The finance director we are looking for has experience in optimizing and professionalizing finance in a fast-growing SME environment. He/she is a member of the management team, serves as a business partner in achieving the (international) growth ambitions of by-bar, and has a track record in leading and further developing a team. The ideal candidate is a finance director who is strategically strong, has a hands-on/can-do mentality, and enjoys the dynamics and challenges of a growing company.

who are we?

by-bar amsterdam is a fast-growing Dutch clothing & accessory label. From the office in Breda, the entire process of styling, development, purchasing, sales, finance, and logistics is managed. The work environment is young, dynamic, and results-driven. Production takes place in Italy, Portugal, Turkey, and India. by-bar is sold in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and France through wholesale, online, and the brand store in Maastricht. 

As a clothing label, we want to take responsibility for the impact we have on the world. That is why we are proud to have officially become a B-Corp in 2024.

what will you do?

by-bar has ambitious international growth objectives. You will be responsible for setting up and managing the financial organization and the IT & data management structure. This includes planning, implementing, and managing financial activities such as business planning, budgeting, and forecasting. You will also drive the further professionalization of finance and provide strategic advice to sustainably expand the international growth ambitions. Strong communication skills and a data-driven approach are essential in this role. You will lead the finance team (4 FTE), be part of the management team, and report directly to the owner-directors.

responsibilities and tasks

• Ultimately responsible for the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of the budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and planning & control cycle.
• Providing strategic advice for professionalization and growth. You will translate this strategy into setting and monitoring budgets and forecasting processes, investments, and profit-loss reports.
• Optimizing systems and processes, including further developing the reporting structure with the use of the data warehouse and Power BI.
• Managing cash flows within the organization (cash and treasury tasks) including decision-making on the desired capital structures and investments.
• Facilitating fact-based decision-making by creating insightful business cases and business reports.
• Providing leadership in guiding the organization through change processes.
• Responsible for optimizing the IT landscape and data management.
  
  

who are you, and what do you bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of work experience as a Finance Director (ultimate responsibility).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking ability and decisiveness in turning plans into results.
• Able to develop and implement financial strategies that align with business goals.
• Above-average affinity with automation.
• Experience or affinity with the wholesale/retail sector.
  

we offer

• An inspiring working environment within a growing fashion company.
• Room for personal development and growth.
• A market-conforming salary and good employment conditions.
• Working in a young and dynamic team.

interested? be a part of our team!

Send a brief motivation letter and CV to carla@by-bar.nl.

Are you an enthusiastic and service-oriented student with a passion for fashion? Do you want to intern in a dynamic environment and contribute to the growth and success of the clothing label by-bar? Then an internship at by-bar is the perfect opportunity for you!

Where?
Our office is located in Breda, the Netherlands.

Who are we?
by-bar is a growing Dutch clothing and accessories label. The entire process of styling, development, purchasing, sales, and logistics is managed from our office in Breda. Our production is mainly located in Italy, Portugal, Turkey, and India. by-bar is sold via wholesale and online: www.shop-by-bar.com. The working environment is young, dynamic and result-driven.

What will your day look like?
As a customer service intern, you will be the hero for our customers. You will answer their questions via phone, email, and chat, help them with orders, and give them style advice with a smile. Every day is different, but of course, you always start the day with a delicious cappuccino or a nice cup of tea. You will work closely with your customer service colleagues and be involved in various tasks, such as:

• Answering phone calls from customers.
• Processing and handling incoming emails via Zendesk, from orders to product questions.
• Answering online chats in Zendesk.
• Efficiently handling returns, from registration to refund.
• Creating shipping labels in Sendcloud.
• Contributing to the optimization of our processes in the customer service department.
• Assisting in the execution of competitive analyses.
• Providing support where needed for other operational tasks within the organization.

What do we expect from you?

• You are following an MBO training in the direction of customer service, commercial employee, or similar.
• You are looking for an educational internship.
• You are spontaneous, proactive, and service-oriented.
• You have a hands-on mentality and can work independently.
• You are not afraid to take on tasks outside your package.
• You are fluent in Dutch, both written and spoken.
• You are preferably living in the Breda region.

What do we offer?

• A fair and open working atmosphere.
• You will become part of a young, driven, and enthusiastic team.
• A varied task package with responsibility.
• An extensive and healthy lunch every day.
• An internship allowance.

We are looking for a customer service intern starting in February 2025.
Please note: this is a full-time internship.

Interested? Be a part of our team!

We look forward to receiving your application! Send your CV and a concise motivation to marike@by-bar.nl

Are you looking for an inspiring, varied, and challenging internship? Do you want to intern in a dynamic environment and contribute to the growth and success of the clothing label by-bar? Then an internship at by-bar is exactly what you're looking for!

where?
Our office is located in Breda, the Netherlands.

who are we?
by-bar is a rapidly growing Dutch clothing and accessories label. The entire process of styling, development, purchasing, sales, and logistics is controlled from the office in Breda. Production is mainly located in Italy, Portugal, and India. by-bar is sold wholesale, online through the website www.shop-by-bar.nl, and through our own brand store in Maastricht. The working environment is young, dynamic, and results-driven.

what will you do?
To strengthen our finance team, we are looking for an enthusiastic intern as of September 2024 who wants to gain broad experience and develop within our organization. We see you as a real part of the team and together with your colleagues you will ensure the correct and efficient processing of various parts of the financial administration.

• Debtor management: Answering questions, sending reminders, chasing customers, and processing in the debtor administration.
• Processing of purchase invoices.
• Processing of bank statements.
• Supporting the analysis of inventory and the performance of the various sales channels and zooming in on opportunities and risks.
• Preparing analyses for management information.
• Supporting monthly and annual closings.
• Supporting the improvement of financial processes.
• Other financial and administrative tasks.

who are you?

• You are following an HBO education in the direction of finance and control;
• You are a driven student and want to broaden your knowledge in the field of finance;
• You are a go-getter, structured, and precise in your work;
• You have good communication and service skills;
• You are fluent in Dutch and English in both speech and writing;
• You live in the Breda region or are willing to travel.

We offer you an educational and challenging internship in a young and driven team, and you will also receive an internship allowance from us.

interested? Be a part of our team!
Enthusiastic and are you the one we are looking for? Then we invite you to apply by sending your CV and motivation letter to pui-ling@by-bar.nl We look forward to introducing by-bar to you and getting to know each other better during a first interview!