As Business Controller, you’ll join the finance team and act as a key sparring partner for leadership. You will review and challenge financial performance, support strategic decisions and translate data into clear, actionable insights. You’ll work closely with another controller and collaborate with leadership across multiple companies within the group. This is a highly visible role where your input will directly influence investment decisions, cost optimisation and risk management.
Your impact will include: Acting as a finance business partner to management and operational teams Reviewing financial reporting and turning data into meaningful insights Building and improving dashboards and management reporting Supporting investment decisions, cost-saving initiatives and financial risk analysis Answering ad-hoc business questions with strong analytical thinking Driving process improvements and helping modernise finance systems Reviewing CVs screened by HR and supporting hiring feedback (second-round interview stage)
This role is ideal for someone who wants to help shape how finance operates within the organisation and bring a more forward-looking, data-driven approach. What Makes This Role Different The hiring manager has already met strong tax and accounting profiles, now they’re looking for something more commercial and analytical.
We want someone who: Thinks beyond bookkeeping and compliance Has a strong
IT affinity and enjoys improving systems and processes Loves building dashboards and making data accessible Thrives in a project-driven environment Can communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels This is a genuine Finance Business Partner position, not a traditional accounting role.
Requirements Must-haves Strong experience as a Business Controller, Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner Advanced
Excel skills Strong
Power BI expertise (essential) Fluent
Dutch (mandatory) Analytical mindset with strong communication skills
Nice to have Experience in project-based, engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 or Axapta Ability to challenge stakeholders and influence decisions
What You’ll Get A varied and high-impact role within a growing and successful organisation A collaborative finance team and close exposure to leadership Flexible working hours and hybrid working possibilities after onboarding Competitive salary and full benefits package including: Company car with fuel/charging card Meal vouchers Group and hospitalisation insurance Net expense allowance Mobile phone 20 days holiday + 12 ADV days
Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who wants to
step into a real business partner role
and help build the future of finance within an ambitious and growing group. If you’re ready to move beyond accounting and make a real business impact, we’d love to hear from you.