Marie-Anita de Crane

Interim Payroll & Accounting Leader | EMEA Payroll Operations | Global Compliance & Reporting | Transformation & Process Optimisation Expert

Marie-Anita: Leading Payroll & Financial Operations Transformation Across Global Organisations

With over 20 years of international experience, Marie-Anita specialises in delivering stable, compliant, and scalable payroll and accounting operations across fast-paced, multi-entity environments. She has supported leading companies such as Tesla, Booking.com, Nutanix, and Gorillas, where she successfully led complex transitions and payroll transformation programmes across EMEA.

Known for her hands-on approach, operational clarity, and technical depth, Marie-Anita has worked with organisations undergoing rapid growth, restructuring, and cross-border integration. Her ability to bring order to complexity and ensure compliant, people-focused payroll execution makes her a trusted partner for HR, Finance, and Operations leaders alike.

Starting her career in accounting and finance, Marie-Anita brings a powerful combination of financial discipline and operational resilience. She is valued for her precision, discretion, and ability to lead teams and processes through change with stability and confidence.

Key Expertise

✔ Global Payroll Operations – Managing and optimising payroll across EMEA, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with evolving business structures.
✔ Finance Process Transformation – Streamlining and restructuring payroll and accounting processes to enhance control, reporting, and scalability.
✔ Interim Leadership & Transition Support – Providing steady leadership during periods of change, growth, or system implementation.
✔ Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations to embed strong governance and build resilient internal capabilities.
✔ Compliance & Risk Management – Mitigating payroll risk through rigorous processes, audit-readiness, and up-to-date regulatory knowledge.

Why Work with Marie-Anita?
Whether you're scaling globally, consolidating finance operations, or navigating complex payroll challenges, Marie-Anita brings the leadership, precision, and expertise to get it right. Her track record across high-growth sectors and her focus on control, compliance, and clarity make her a valuable asset for any organisation ready to build a future-proof payroll and finance foundation.

Location
🇳🇱 Based in the Netherlands | Available for European and international assignments

Positions held

• Senior Payroll/Accounting
• Consultant – de Crane Consulting
• EMEA Payroll Specialist &
• Accountant – Ritchie Bros.
• Payroll Consultant – Gorillas
• EMEA Payroll Specialist – Booking.com
• International Payroll Specialist – Nutanix
• EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist &
• Accountant – Tesla
• Senior Payroll Specialist & Team Lead – Eurofast
• Payroll Specialist & Accountant – Eurofast
• Accountant – Corus