Vacature Business Controller

Business Controller

We are looking for a business controller to lead the finance team and guide the organisation into its next phase. This entrepreneurial minded and analytical colleague will help us analyse our financial performance and provide reliable insights to management. He or she will act as the financial conscience of the organisation and ensure a long-term financial vision. This requires a pragmatic approach and a hands-on attitude. The role is highly varied and covers the entire spectrum from journal entries to multi-year strategic issues.

Key responsibilities:

1. Internal and external reporting

Communicating a true and fair view of the (financial) situation of the organization through internal and external reports to shareholders and other direct stakeholders.

• KPI Dashboard: financial and operational management information for the departments
• Reports and analyses, where possible using Business Intelligence software
• Profit and loss account
• Balance Sheet Statement
• Monthly closing and forecast
• Annual Reports / Financial Statements

2. Strategic Planning & Control

Influencing the future situation by advising on financial strategy. Translating this by generating and validating insightful forecasts about the expected financial development.

• Forecasts (Integrated Business Management)
• Strategy and scenario analysis
• Business plan
• Developing and executing performance program
• Budgeting
• Investments
• Risk management

3. Continuous Improvement

Continuously improving financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance the efficiency, quality, and controllability of the organization.

• Identifying and implementing process improvements within Finance and related departments
• Optimizing and automating financial processes and reporting
• Improving the quality, reliability, and timeliness of management information
• Initiating and leading digitalization and efficiency improvement projects
• Standardizing working methods, procedures, and internal controls
• Identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks
• Promoting a data-driven and continuous improvement culture within the organization
• Supporting the implementation and optimization of ERP and Business Intelligence systems
• Monitoring performance and following up on improvement actions based on KPIs

4. Management Control and Accounting

Responsibility for accounting and keeping the organization ‘in control’ (including internal control, administrative organization, financial and management control)

• Administration, setting up accounting principles
• General Ledger accounts
• Journal entries
• Bank transactions
• Debtors / AR
• Creditors / AP
• Cost allocation (control)
• Project control
• Contract management
• Insurance

5. Financing / Bank and Capital

Cash flow management in the organization with an outlook to liquidity and solvency (cash and treasury tasks) including preparation of decisions regarding the desired capital structures and investments.

• Cashflow forecast
• Long-term debt
• Working capital
• Bank loan

Role in the organization

The Business Controller reports hierarchically to the Managing Director (based in England) and functionally to the COO and CCO, advises the (senior) management team, and is responsible for managing the financial organization (1.3 FTE).

Desired profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
• At least 5 years of working experience in a comparable role and within a (manufacturing) organization;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent command of the English language;
• Approachable and strong interpersonal skills. Builds relationships easily within a mid-sized organization and collaborates effectively with production, operations, sales, and management;
• Leadership and connecting capabilities. Able to engage and motivate people, strengthen collaboration, and further develop a professional finance organization;
• Organizational awareness. Understands organizational dynamics and collaborates effectively across departments while keeping the intended results in mind;
• Hands-on improvement mindset: able to initiate and implement improvements (PDCA).

Agencies: Please do not contact us for acquisition or recruitment services regarding this vacancy. We are handling the recruitment and selection process ourselves.