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Business Controller, Benelux

Hiab

Meppel
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Business Controlling
Financial Business Partnering
Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Scenario Modeling
Strategic Decision Support
Profitability Analysis
Pricing Discipline
Working Capital Management
Cost-to-Serve Analysis
Contract Performance Control
Financial Governance
Digital Finance Tools
Stakeholder Management

Job Description

Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow. Say Hi! to your next challenge — explore the opportunity and apply below! Your mission The Business Controller, Benelux is responsible for business control and financial performance of Hiab Services (with support to Equipment), ensuring availability of reliable financial insights and enabling informed decision-making in alignment with the Hiab Operating Model as well as short-term / long-term targets. The role acts as a Senior Finance Partner to Benelux Services Leadership, driving installed base monetization, capture rate growth, margin expansion and capital efficiency across the Services portfolio. The role materially contributes to improving Services profitability, cash conversion and pricing discipline through proactive margin steering, contract performance control and cost-to-serve transparency. The primary location is Meppel, the Netherlands. Key Responsibilities Drive installed base monetization, capture rate growth, and margin expansion across Spare Parts, Lifecycle Services, and Accessories Safeguard contract profitability, pricing discipline, and revenue recognition while optimizing Net Working Capital and cost-to-serve Steer workshop and field service financial performance, including utilization, absorption, standard costs, and charge-out rates Ensure Orderbook consistency and provide financial analysis, profitability tracking, and margin oversight for Equipment activities Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to enhance forecast accuracy and support strategic decision-making for both Services and Equipment Support M&A evaluation, strategic growth initiatives, and integration of newly acquired activities Ensure compliance with Hiab finance principles and governance standards across all operations Partner with central finance teams and regional leadership to drive process improvements and digital ways of working Delivering accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and proactive risk/opportunity identification Driving pricing discipline, Services and Equipment profitability, capital efficiency, and governance compliance. What We Are Looking For Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (CIMA/ACA/ACCA preferred) 5+ years of experience in Business Control or Finance Business Partnering, ideally within Services, aftermarket, or industrial sectors Proven background in forward-looking financial steering, scenario modeling, and strategic decision support Strong analytical skills and affinity for digital finance tools, BI platforms, and process automation High commercial acumen with the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication and change management abilities Fluency in English and willingness for occasional travel. What We Offer As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment. Ready to apply? Click on the apply button below to send in your application in English by 13.11.2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that the process for this position is coordinated by our Recruitment team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria. We Are Hiab Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. www.hiabgroup.com

Core Responsibilities

Lead financial control and performance management for Hiab Services in Benelux, with support for Equipment, providing reliable insights and strategic decision support. Drive profitability, pricing discipline, working capital efficiency, forecasting, governance, and financial oversight of service and equipment activities.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is required, with CIMA, ACA, or ACCA preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of business control or finance business partnering experience, strong analytical and commercial skills, experience with forward-looking financial steering and scenario modeling, and fluency in English.

Benefits

  • Growth Opportunities
  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Employee Well-Being
  • Inclusive Work Environment

About Hiab

Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER, ARGOS and ING loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, the service brand HIPERFORM, and the refuse collection vehicle brands LABRIE, WITTKE and LEACH. www.hiab.com As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's sales in 2025 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs approximately 5,200 people. www.hiabgroup.com

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