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We are currently looking for a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to support our Finance Director and play a key role in the smooth operation of our Corporate Finance Services organization in the Netherlands.\nThis is much more than a traditional administrative role. As a trusted partner to the Finance Director, you will be at the center of executive coordination, governance activities, compliance processes, stakeholder management, and business operations across a complex organization supporting more than 2,300 employees and multiple legal entities throughout the Netherlands.\nLocation: Hoofddorp, Netherlands. This is an office-based role.\nAbout the Role\nThe Executive Assistant provides comprehensive executive, administrative, and organizational support to the Finance Director, ensuring effective day-to-day operations, seamless coordination of key business activities, and successful follow-up of important decisions and actions. You will work closely with senior leaders, management teams, compliance committees, works councils, and external stakeholders while helping drive efficiency and operational excellence throughout the Finance organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide proactive administrative and organizational support to the Finance Director, including calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and handling confidential correspondence.\nOrganize leadership meetings, board meetings, compliance committees, and other key business forums, including preparing agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes.\nTrack actions, deadlines, and priorities to ensure effective follow-up and execution across the organization.\nCoordinate projects, events, and employee engagement initiatives while supporting continuous process improvements.\nAct as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across the business.\nSupport governance, compliance, document management, and communication activities, including SharePoint administration and maintaining accurate records.\nAssist with operational and administrative processes such as purchase orders, vendor coordination, and other day-to-day business support activities.\nWhat You'll Bring\nQualifications & Experience\nBachelor's degree (or equivalent working and thinking level).\nAt least 5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or senior administrative support role.\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office and modern digital collaboration tools, including SharePoint.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.\nExperience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, international environment is highly preferred.\nPersonal Profile\nYou are someone who:\nAnticipates needs before they arise.\nThrives in a dynamic and changing environment.\nDemonstrates exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.\nExercises sound judgment and handles confidential information with discretion.\nBuilds trust quickly and communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels.\nTakes ownership, drives improvements, and consistently delivers high-quality results.\nWhy Join Abbott?\nAt Abbott, you'll have the opportunity to work in a highly visible role that directly supports senior leadership and contributes to the success of a leading global healthcare company. 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