Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Business Controller to bring cost control to the next level in a fast-growth environment. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, analysing and reporting of the financial performance of our HR and Business Technology departments. You will also play a key role in proactively setting standards and enhancing the cost control process that can be applied across all Head Office departments.  

As a Business Controller, you will report directly to the Head of Group Control. Your primary focus will be supporting the HR and Business Technology teams in planning and achieving their goals. Moreover, you will provide senior management with valuable insights and recommendations to ensure optimal allocation of HR and Business Technology spend. 

You are part of the central Control & Analytics team, stationed in Amsterdam. Your role includes:  

• Act as a solid business partner of the senior management global HR and Business Technology teams with a leading role in the Plan & Control cycle from accurate planning, insightful reporting to business cases. 
• Analyze financial data on OPEX and CAPEX to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. 
• Develop and maintain new cost control standards and procedures to monitor and manage expenses within our Head Office departments, in close cooperation with Financial Control, Procurement, Project Managers and our Reporting & BI team. 
• Together with the HR analytical team create next level insights in FTE, vacancies and all other HR related KPI’s. 
• Provide support for decision making with executive presentations during Plan & Control cycle for Group Control. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Economics related fields 
• Approx. 3-5 years of experience as a Business Controller 
• Strong analytical and communicating skills. 
• Work experience within a Retail environment is a pre.   
• Strong Dutch and English verbal and written language skills are required. 

You bring high energy, low ego, and a healthy dose of humor. You're a natural collaborator who thrives in an international, fast-paced environment. 

YOUR PATH TO A NEW CAREER 

Grow with us! The next steps are: 

1. Apply via our website (please make sure you meet the requirements and tell us why you apply) 

1. Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days. 

1. An introductory meeting at at our Central Head Office in Amsterdam follows.  

1. You do an online assessment. 

1. You have the second interview at our Central Head Office in Amsterdam. 

1. In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment. 

Any questions? Recruitment is happy to speak to you via [email protected]. Please note that applications via e-mail are not taken into consideration.

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