Sjouke van der Made

Senior Consultant

Netherlands

Sjouke is part of our team in Amsterdam, focusing on the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and other areas throughout Europe. He specialising in roles within senior finance, with a focus on private equity and venture capital. Since 2020, Sjouke has dedicated his career to recruitment, helping professionals thrive and hiring top talent.

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In-house tax teams: value creation and best practice in private equity

  • Posted May 7, 2026
Contents Share Private equity firms increasingly expect lean, highly effective in-house tax teams to support value creation within portfolio companies. The narrative has evolved within tax teams from risk management to value protection and furthermore on to value creation. As buyouts become more competitive and valuation sensitivity increases, tax has come to play an even […]

What to include on your CV throughout your tax career

  • Posted April 30, 2026
Contents Share Your CV shapes the first impression you make with potential employers. As you progress through your tax career, these employers expect more than technical accuracy. Your CV must demonstrate judgement, influence and the ability to apply tax expertise in complex commercial environments. This guide explains what to include in your CV at every […]

Finance hiring is still happening in the UAE, just differently

  • Posted April 28, 2026
Contents Share Finance hiring in the UAE hasn’t stalled, but it has slowed in pace and shifted in mindset. Roles are still being approved, interviews are still taking place and offers are still being made. The change lies in how decisions are reached and the level of certainty required before commitment. Across Dubai, Abu Dhabi […]

Using salary insights as a career tool: how market shifts should shape your decisions 

  • Posted April 27, 2026
Contents Share Salary data is often treated as something to check when a new job opportunity appears or during an annual review. But used properly, salary insights are a powerful tool for navigating job markets, shaping career decisions and understanding how your role is valued in real time.  Salary information isn’t about chasing the highest number. You can use market data to make informed decisions around […]

How to transition from public accounting to industry roles 

  • Posted April 23, 2026
Contents Share For many accounting professionals in the US, moving from public accounting into industry roles is a natural next step in their accounting career.   Public accounting offers exceptional technical training, exposure to complex environments and accelerated early development. After several years in this setting, many Certified Public Accountants (CPA) may reassess how to develop their career over the longer term.   […]

Advancing your career in tax webinar | recap

  • Posted April 9, 2026
What skills, experiences and mindsets will define the next generation of successful tax leaders as the profession undergoes its most significant transformation in decades? We recently hosted our annual US webinar on advancing your career in tax, bringing together three senior leaders to share their perspectives on building a successful modern tax career. Our panel […]

Q1 2026 recruitment market update: what I’m seeing across employment tax, global mobility and reward

  • Posted April 1, 2026
It has been a busy start to the year across employment tax, global mobility and share schemes recruitment, with much of the momentum from 2025 carrying straight into Q1. Demand across the profession remains strong, driven by established firms, PE‑backed consultancies, and challenger firms in growth mode. Employment tax and share schemes continue to be […]

Treasury jobs in Dubai: roles, salaries and what hiring managers are looking for

  • Posted March 30, 2026
Treasury jobs in Dubai continue to attract strong interest from finance professionals across the Middle East and beyond. As the UAE strengthens its position as a regional commercial hub, organisations are investing more heavily in treasury operations to manage liquidity, financial risks and funding across complex business environments. For employers, this has intensified competition for […]