Adriaan Deijs

Work experience

1. 

   Taskforce Saneringen (Restructuring & Debt Relief)

   Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Authority), via EY · Amsterdam, NL

   2024 – Present

   Key achievement

   Resolved long-stalled, multi-year cases by combining strategic negotiation with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, unlocking agreement where previous efforts had failed.

   • Assessed the viability of businesses with unsustainable tax debts through deep financial health checks and multi-stakeholder investigations.
   • Analyzed formal debt-restructuring requests, balancing commercial viability, creditor interests and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
   • Guided companies whose requests were rejected, breaking down complex tax legislation into clear, compliance-safe alternatives.

   Debt restructuringTax lawNegotiationFinancial analysis
2. 

   Credit and Risk Analyst

   Nike Inc. European Headquarters · Hilversum, NL

   2018 – 2024

   Key achievement

   Managed the financial side of a large-scale strategic divestiture, closing it without increasing the bad-debt provision through cross-departmental collaboration and risk control; implemented automation across core workflows to enhance team performance and efficiency.

   • Led in-depth credit-risk evaluations across Nike's European portfolio, analyzing financial statements and retail metrics to control exposure and assess customer viability.
   • Developed and aligned strategic credit policies, establishing a standardized framework for consistent risk management and credit decisions across Europe.
   • Designed and implemented financial process improvements with cross-functional teams, boosting operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
   • Delivered critical financial insights on credit risk and customer viability, guiding strategic decisions for key stakeholders.

   Credit riskCredit policyProcess automationDivestitureStakeholders
3. 

   Credit and Claims Specialist

   Nike Inc. European Headquarters · Hilversum, NL

   2016 – 2018

   Key achievement

   Oversaw all credit and risk management for the largest strategic accounts in the Benelux, driving portfolio growth while minimizing credit exposure.

   • Managed a high-value strategic account portfolio in the Benelux through proactive credit controls, performance monitoring and credit approvals.
   • Directed timely reconciliations, month-end reporting and comprehensive credit evaluations with the global credit team, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
   • Designed and applied credit-control measures that helped reduce post-invoice claims.

   Key accountsCredit controlClaimsMonth-end reporting
4. 

   Credit Risk Specialist

   Booking.com Headquarters · Amsterdam, NL

   2012 – 2016

   Key achievement

   Architected and implemented Booking.com's first global credit-risk processes and procedures as a key member of a small, agile team, contributing to financial stability during rapid global expansion.

   • Managed the full cycle of global credit risk: identifying, quantifying and mitigating exposure to bad debt across global markets.
   • Guaranteed adherence to financial regulations, including SOX compliance, by actively monitoring internal and credit-control processes.
   • Drove risk-reducing improvements by identifying key issues in credit policy and collaborating with management, sales and credit control.
   • Established and managed contracts with large collection agencies globally, leading negotiations and ensuring compliance with performance standards.
   • Acted with the team as lead advisor for Credit Control on escalated cases: bankruptcies, write-offs and high-risk account management.

   Global credit riskSOXCollectionsProcess design
5. 

   Credit Controller

   Feenstra · Amsterdam, NL

   2011 – 2012

   Key achievement

   Managed the end-to-end approval process for a high volume of new lease applications, performing credit checks to assess viability, alongside full-time studies.

   • Conducted comprehensive credit-risk assessments for new lease applications to determine financial stability and mitigate exposure.
   • Executed proactive collection strategies for overdue accounts to reduce outstanding debt and improve cash flow.
   • Developed strategic solutions to resolve receivables while maintaining a positive customer experience and strong client relationships.

   Lease credit checksCollectionsCash flow
6. 

   Credit Controller

   International Card Services (ICS) · The Netherlands

   2007 – 2009

   • Conducted detailed credit investigations and financial-data analysis to perform accurate credit-limit assessments.
   • Assessed customer creditworthiness to implement effective risk-mitigation strategies for new and existing accounts.
   • Managed debt-collection processes by negotiating payment solutions while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

   Credit limitsRisk assessmentCollections

Internships

Education & certificates

B.Sc. Business Administration (HBO)

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA)

2007 – 2011 · Amsterdam, NL

International Business (Erasmus Exchange)

Berlin School of Economics & Law

2010 · Berlin, DE

Socio-Legal Services (MBO), Associate Degree

ROC Amsterdam

2003 – 2006 · Amsterdam, NL

CIMA Professional Qualification

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Qualified March 2016

References available upon request.