Head of Finance

Drive performance. Shape the future of circular electronics.

Head of Finance

Full-time | Hybrid | Flexible base

location (Waalwijk, Dordrecht)

At Renewi, we believe waste does not exist. Within our E-waste business, we are unlocking the value of discarded electronics—turning complex waste streams into critical raw materials for the future.
E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams globally, driven by digitisation, stricter regulation and increasing scarcity of critical materials. Within Renewi, E-waste is a strategically important business unit covering the full value chain: collection, processing and high quality recycling of electronic waste.

As Head of Finance E-waste, you operate at the heart of this transformation. You combine financial leadership with sharp business insight and act as the strategic finance partner to the Managing Director E-waste. Together, you steer performance, enable growth and build a future-proof, data-driven business in one of the fastest-growing recycling segments.

Your Mission

• Lead & develop a high-performing finance function You build, lead and inspire a finance team supporting an international, asset-intensive business. You drive a culture of ownership, performance and continuous improvement.
• Strategic partner to the Managing Director E-waste You are the financial right hand of the MD. You challenge and support on strategy, investments, commercial decisions and long-term value creation—balancing growth, risk and return.
• Drive performance through insight You own forecasting, budgeting, reporting and performance management across the E-waste business. You translate operational and commercial data into clear insights that steer margin, cash and capital efficiency.
• Enable commercial and operational excellence You work across the full value chain—from collection to processing and recycling. You identify value drivers, optimise pricing and contracts, and improve asset utilisation in a complex, regulated environment.
• Lead transformation and professionalisation You initiate and lead improvement programs across finance, systems and ways of working. You help further professionalise the business and embed a data-driven performance culture.
• Connect across functions and stakeholders You bridge finance with operations, commercial teams and group functions. You align stakeholders and ensure strong governance, compliance and decision-making.

What you bring

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Finance, including Finance Business Partnering, FP&A or similar roles in an industrial, asset-heavy or complex environment
• Strong track record in financial leadership and team management
• Experience supporting P&L-driven businesses and senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills (financial modelling, Excel, Power BI)
• Affinity with operations and commercial dynamics (pricing, contracts, margins)
• Experience in transformation, performance improvement or scaling businesses is a strong plus
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related
• Fluent in English and conversational level Dutch
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to bring structure in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel to all E-waste locations: Dordrecht, Waalwijk, Liege and Lesquin

Your position in the organisation

• Key member of the E-waste Management Team
• Strategic sparring partner to the Managing Director E-waste
• Reporting to the Director Finance
• Leading a team of finance professionals across the business

What we offer

This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to help shape the commercial engine of a sustainable company.

• Competitive salary up to €130K incl. holiday allowance, plus bonus of max 15%, company car, laptop, and smartphone
• 27.5 days off per year and a solid pension scheme
• A role with real-world impact in a purpose-driven industry
• An informal, collaborative work environment with space to grow and innovate

Ready to make the difference? Are you the finance leader who can bridge commercial vision with financial excellence? Apply before April 19th and help us grow our impact in the circular economy.

Our recruitment process:

· CV screening and first intake: after the deadline of April 19th

· First interviews (Teams): April 24th

· Second interviews: week of April 27th or May 4th

· Job Offer