Head of Business Control Northern Europe

Join Our Control & Analytics Team

Would you like to play a pivotal role in driving Rituals' continued success? Step into our Control & Analytics department, where insights converge, empowering informed decisions. Come join this team.

Share Your Talents

Are you ready to drive Rituals’ growth across Northern Europe? Join us in shaping an omni-channel brand and community. This Business Control role covers Benelux, the UK & Ireland, and the Nordics.

As Head of Business Control, you’ll be a key business partner for Benelux and lead two Business Controllers who are in the Management Team of the Nordics and the UK & Ireland. Your team will deliver data-driven insights to support decision-making and sustainable growth. You’ll master the Plan & Control cycle across all Lines of Business, advising stakeholders with confidence. Your ultimate goal is to support a sustainable growth of Rituals in these markets.

Benelux is our test-and-learn region, where you’ll develop business cases and evaluate new initiatives. You’ll also support the UK & Ireland’s fast-growing online market and the Nordics, spanning from Sweden’s mature market to Finland’s emerging retail presence.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Control & Analytics, you’ll collaborate with local market teams to achieve Sales and EBITDA targets. You are part of the central Control & Analytics team, stationed in Amsterdam. From our central head office, you will maintain a close relation with the local head offices.

Join us and take Business Control in Northern Europe to the next level!

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic business partner for Benelux within the local management team.
• Lead and mentor two talented business controllers in Nordics and the UK & Ireland.
• Execute the full Plan & Control cycle, from planning to insightful reporting.
• Master consumer sales drivers, from online and in-store sales to promotions, events, and expansion performance.
• Oversee P&L insights, linking sales to profitability across Retail, Digital, and Wholesale.
• Empower your team to analyze sales and cost performance, translating insights into strategy.
• Continuously improve reporting, analytics, and processes.

Bring All of You

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics or related fields, a RC-degree is a plus
• Full knowledge of the Dutch language (Please don't apply if you do not meet this requirement)
• Approx. 8-10 years of experience as a Business Controller in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, communicating and consulting skills
• Hands-on mentality, flexible, team player
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Benefits of Working at Rituals

Training, coaching & development opportunities

Staff discount on Rituals products

Attractive bonus

Numerous health & wellbeing initiatives

Company & team events

"Working at Rituals has been a transformative experience. The support and growth opportunities are unparalleled." John Doe, Business Controller