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Logistics Site Controller (Veenendaal & Almere) Help drive operational performance through financial insight Do you enjoy understanding how a logistics operation performs and using data to influence better business decisions? At GXO, we're looking for a Logistics Site Controller to support our operations in Veenendaal and Almere. This is far more than a traditional finance role. You'll work closely with site leadership teams, helping them understand performance, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that improve operational and financial results. Whether your background is in Finance, Business Control, FP&A, or Logistics Operations with budget and P&L responsibility, this role offers the opportunity to become a trusted advisor to operational leaders and play a key role in the success of two important GXO sites. What you'll be doing Partner with Site Managers and operational leadership teams to improve business performance. Turn financial and operational data into clear insights and practical recommendations. Lead budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, and financial performance reviews. Monitor costs, productivity, service levels, and operational KPIs. Support decision-making by identifying risks, opportunities, and performance trends. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and profitability. Work closely with Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders across both sites. What makes this role different? This isn't a role where you'll spend your day producing reports in isolation. You'll be embedded within the operation, working directly with leaders and helping shape decisions that impact customers, employees, and business performance. Success comes from understanding both the numbers and the operational reality behind them. If you enjoy asking questions, challenging assumptions, and influencing outcomes, you'll thrive here. We'd love to hear from you if you have Experience in Business Control, Finance, FP&A, Operations Management, or a similar role. Experience managing budgets, forecasts, costs, and P&L performance. Strong analytical skills and confidence working with ERP systems and Excel. Experience within logistics, warehousing, supply chain, manufacturing, production, or another operational environment. The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making. A proactive and commercially minded approach. Location & Working Pattern This role supports both our Veenendaal and Almere operations, with a typical working pattern of: 3 days per week in Veenendaal 1 day per week in Almere 1 day per week working from home This setup allows you to stay closely connected to the operation while maintaining flexibility. What's in it for you? Competitive salary and bonus opportunity Hybrid working and flexibility Direct exposure to Site Managers and senior operational leaders A highly visible business partnering role with real influence Development opportunities through GXO University International and collaborative working environment The chance to make a measurable impact on site performance Who could be a great fit? Logistics Site Controller Business Controller Site Controller Finance Business Partner FP&A Analyst Finance Analyst Operations Manager with budget or P&L responsibility Contract Manager Logistics professional looking to move into a more commercially focused role Why candidates are interested in this opportunity Many controller roles focus heavily on reporting and compliance. This role is different. You'll be working at the heart of the operation, partnering directly with site leadership, influencing decisions, and helping drive the performance of two logistics sites. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining finance, operations, stakeholder management, and commercial thinking in a role where their contribution is visible and valued.

Core Responsibilities

Partner with site and operational leaders across Veenendaal and Almere to interpret financial and operational data, guide decisions, and improve business performance. Lead budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, performance reviews, KPI and cost monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in business control, finance, FP&A, operations management, or a similar role, including managing budgets, forecasts, costs, and P&L performance. They should bring strong analytical skills, confidence with ERP systems and Excel, experience in an operational environment, and the ability to build stakeholder relationships and influence decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Hybrid Working
• Flexible Working
• Development Opportunities
• International and Collaborative Work Environment