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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Middle Office Lead | Food & Beverage

The experience with Sjouke during the process could not been better. The phone-call to understand the profile was very effective and essential for the recruitment. I received more than enough instructions, tips and follow ups, which made me feel more confident and engaging with the relevant stakeholders of Danone. I’ve been talking with several headhunters in the last few years, and this was one of the best interactions so far. I’ll definitely recommend Brewer Morris to others looking for a new job opportunity. Really appreciated.

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Building modern finance teams: typical mistakes when building a finance data foundation

  • Posted augustus 5, 2026
Contents Share Finance teams are under increasing pressure to automate processes, improve reporting and prepare for a future where AI plays a much larger role in decision-making.   Yet many organisations encounter the same challenges when trying to build a stronger finance data foundation.  Across the market, businesses are investing in forecasting tools, reporting platforms and […]

How to prepare for a first interview: making a strong first impression

  • Posted juli 30, 2026
Contents Share Key insights A first interview is your opportunity to turn a strong CV into a memorable first impression. While your skills and experience may have secured the job interview, how you prepare, communicate and present yourself can determine whether you progress through the interview process. Whether you’re attending an in-person meeting or a […]

How indirect tax is changing and what it means for tax leaders 

  • Posted juli 29, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Indirect tax is entering a period of structural change. Across the UK and globally, tax authorities are moving away from retrospective reporting towards real time data collection.   The rise of e‑invoicing, digital reporting requirements and continuous transaction controls is fundamentally reshaping how value added tax is managed, reported and governed.  For […]

The indirect tax talent gap and what it means for hiring and retention  

  • Posted juli 29, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Across the UK, demand for VAT and indirect tax professionals continues to outpace supply. While hiring volumes have remained relatively steady, the types of roles being created have changed significantly, widening the gap between what organisations need and what the market currently offers.  For heads of tax and hiring managers, this […]

What does a Head of Tax do?

  • Posted juli 24, 2026
Contents Share Key insights As businesses across the US face increasing scrutiny, evolving tax laws and growing pressure to manage risk, the role of the Head of Tax has become more important than ever. Once viewed primarily as a tax compliance function, tax leadership is now a driver of business success. Today’s Heads of Tax […]

Why US companies are turning to contract tax professionals in 2026

  • Posted juli 22, 2026
Contents Share Key insights There are many challenges faced by in-house tax teams in the US. These include ongoing talent shortages, evolving tax regulations, increased scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and growing investment in automation. At the same time, businesses are under pressure to improve profitability, strengthen tax compliance processes and support wider […]

Tax hiring in tech: skills UK startups need but struggle to find 

  • Posted juli 21, 2026
Contents Share The tech market continues to expand, with startups scaling rapidly across the United Kingdom.  As they grow, tax is becoming a core strategic function rather than a purely compliance-driven task. From managing HMRC interactions to preparing for investment or exit, tax now touches every part of the business.  Yet despite this increasing importance, […]

What AI really means for finance hiring globally

  • Posted juli 7, 2026
Contents Share Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping finance functions across all key sectors, influencing how finance professionals operate, how finance roles are designed and how organisations approach hiring. Automation and AI-powered tools are now embedded in everything from forecasting and data analysis to risk management and fraud detection. From machine learning models processing large datasets […]
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