Controller FP&A

Controller FP&A at Vanderlande

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

Your position

As a key member of our FP&A team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. We are looking for someone who combines traditional financial expertise with a clear focus and drive to improve processes and systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong digital acumen and possess a proactive mindset toward automation and efficiency.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will report to the Head of FP&A. Your tasks and responsibilities cover:

• Collaborate in the preparation and management of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and Long Term Plan.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and external standards.
• Prepare senior management review meetings, including Managing Board and Supervisory Board meetings.
• Perform detailed financial analysis to support business decision-making and strategy development.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), track business metrics, and provide insights to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the FP&A function, recommending and implementing solutions that drive efficiency and value.
• Leverage digital tools and technologies—including Data Platform, PowerBI, Copilot and other tools, to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required by management.

Your profile

For this position, we ask you to bring:

• Master degree (Business Administration, Business Economics, Accountancy)
• 5-10 years of relevant FP&A and/or Business Control experience in an international corporate environment
• Highly organized with an eye for details, with a demonstrated ability to identify areas for improvement and efficiency. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills across the entire Finance function and with business.
• Proactive and autonomous nature, able to drive multiple projects and activities simultaneously, and know when to escalate issues or ask for support
• Demonstrated experience with digital finance tools and a keen interest in driving digital adoption.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Team player mentality, enjoy working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams with the ability to work independently
• An excellent command of the English language (both verbal and written). Dutch or other languages would be advantageous

What we offer

In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 5449 to € 7349 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.