Business Controller

Vacancy: Business Controller (Data & Cost Control)

The organization

A large, data-driven organization operating in a complex and fast-growing environment. The organization works at scale, with hundreds of internal stakeholders and cost center owners. Finance plays a strategic role, balancing growth, innovation and financial control.

The focus is on creating reliable, accessible and actionable insights that are used across the organization. There is a strong emphasis on standardization, automation and working towards a single source of truth. The culture is professional, high-performing and hands-on, offering room for ownership and impact.

The role

As a Business Controller, you will strengthen cost control and cost analytics across a large number of cost centers. You combine hands-on controlling with improving and automating reporting and processes. The initial focus is on transforming Excel-based reports into a self-service reporting solution.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and control external and functional costs
• Deliver reliable actuals and year-to-go insights versus forecast
• Improve and standardize reporting and ways of working
• Further develop cost control processes across multiple domains
• Act as a business partner to cost center owners and stakeholders
• Drive ownership and data-driven decision making

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance / analytics
• At least 3 years of Business Controlling experience
• Strong analytical skills and able to switch between detail and structure
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, SQL / BigQuery, SAP or similar tools
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

About Oliver James

Oliver James is a recruitment partner with one of the strongest networks in the financial and commercial sector. You become part of a professional knowledge network and gain access to challenging roles at forward-thinking companies and financial institutions.

At Oliver James, we invest in your growth through high-quality training and personal guidance. We actively support your career development from the very first conversation through to your next career step. We take the first step by fully guiding you - are you ready to take the next one?

Interested?

Email your resume to coen.brasz@oliverjames.com or call +31639520416. I'd be happy to tell you more.