Finding the right talent for the right client: that’s what Taxperience Interim Solutions does in a nutshell. When the number one streaming service was looking for a Finance Business Partner, TIS set out to find the perfect match. That search led them to Kristina Becarova. Kristina shares how she experienced the introduction and collaboration with TIS.
Kristina was born in Slovakia, studied in the Czech Republic, and completed minors in Riga and Tilburg. During her studies, she secured a job as a financial accountant at a growing travel agency in the Czech Republic. “The company was in the transition from startup to scale-up. In 2019, I finished my master’s degree and was able to progress immediately. Within six months, I was promoted to senior accountant.”
Even though she liked her job, her desire to explore the world remained. Kristina applied for a traineeship at the European Commission and was offered a finance role in Brussels. However, the job turned out differently than expected. “Due to COVID, we all worked from home. In five months, I only went on-site twice and never really felt at home in Brussels. That’s when I decided to look for a job in the Netherlands, where I had enjoyed my time as a student.”
In early 2021, Kristina found a job at a fashion outlet in Amsterdam and moved to the Dutch capital. “Both the team and the company were great. I started in a medior position and grew into the role of Senior Revenue Financial Accountant. However, when I wrote down my goals for 2024, I realized I was ready for a new challenge. Although I wasn’t actively applying, I did indicate on LinkedIn that I was open to new opportunities.”
Soon after, a message from TIS recruiter Lenka Znamenackova appeared in her inbox. “Lenka asked if I was interested in a Finance Business Partner role at the biggest streaming service. It immediately caught my attention because, on the one hand, it involved accounting work that I was already experienced in, and on the other, it focused on developing and strengthening partnerships. That last part was new to me. The combination sounded very exciting.”
Once the first messages were exchanged, things moved quickly. Kristina: “My first conversation was with Lenka, and we clicked right away. Then came several interviews with the client. Within four days, I had five meetings. Before each one, I spoke with Lenka. She gave me tips on what topics to read up on, what questions to expect, and which aspects of the company culture were important. Thanks to that, I felt well-prepared every time.”
Two weeks later, she received the long-awaited call: Kristina was hired. “I was incredibly happy. Not just with the job itself, but also with the company. When I was writing down my goals, my boyfriend asked me what my dream employer would be. I told him the name of this streaming service. Getting this job therefore felt like a dream come true, as if it was meant to be.”
This was Kristina’s first time finding a job through an interim agency. What does she think of the collaboration with Taxperience? Kristina says: “So far, my experience has been nothing but positive. Lenka was always there for me from the beginning on and really helped me stand strong during the interviews. Thanks to her, everything went smoothly. Even after the interviews, she would always check in to ask how things went. I really value that.”
The support didn’t stop after the hiring process. Kristina continues: “We went through the contract together, and thanks to Lenka, I felt confident signing it within a week. Even now, she regularly checks in to see how things are going. And if I ever have a question, she’s always ready with advice. I know I can count on her. That’s why Taxperience truly feels like my home base.”
Looking back, Kristina feels that choosing Taxperience was the best decision she could have made. She concludes: “I was offered this position by multiple recruiters, but Taxperience felt the most trustworthy. They are professional, honest, and transparent, and made sure that both the hiring process and onboarding went smoothly. The ongoing support only confirms that feeling. It reassures me that I made the right choice.”