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Operational Controlling Manager

Posted 20 Sep 2025
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Work experience
5 to 20 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)
Deadline
31 December 2025

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We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een passie hebben voor technologie en onze klanten vol enthousiasme de allerbeste ervaring willen bieden. Mensen die het verschil willen maken. Mensen zoals jij. Let's Go!

Wat ga je doen?

As Operational Controlling Manager, you will act as a strategic business partner to the Benelux management team, ensuring transparency and control of operational performance across supply chain, stores, marketing, retail media, and sales. You will provide financial insights to support decision-making, drive efficiency improvements, and lead key performance analysis, planning, and reporting processes in close collaboration with executive leadership.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and target-setting processes for Benelux operations.
  • Ensure accurate phasing, allocations, and control across P&L areas.
  • Develop robust financial models and templates for store and online channels.
  • Translate financial results into actionable business insights.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as financial partner for operational teams, providing data-driven support.
  • Collaborate with international HQ (MSH) to align reporting standards.
  • Prepare and present analyses to senior stakeholders and directors.

Reporting & Analysis

  • Drive monthly closing, management reporting, and performance reviews.
  • Monitor OPL and sales KPIs, ensuring transparency of variances.
  • Build and optimize Power BI dashboards and SAP BO/Excel reporting tools.
  • Deliver ad hoc analysis on profitability, efficiency, and growth opportunities.

Team Development & Process Improvement

  • Coach and guide controllers to strengthen expertise and business understanding.
  • Standardize and document reporting processes across Benelux.
  • Lead operational controlling projects such as new store business plans and omnichannel KPIs.

Wie ben jij?

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business.
  • 5+ years of experience in controlling or financial management.
  • Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and stakeholder management.
  • Proficiency in Excel, SAP BO/FICO, Power BI.
  • Fluent English; strong presentation and communication skills.
  • Leadership and coaching capabilities.

Over ons

We love technology and enjoy sharing this passion with others. We take pride in what we do and aim to inspire. We are the number one in the Benelux and Europe. We help shape how people experience and use technology. We make a difference and are always there for our customers, across all our channels. Together with our 50,000 colleagues across Europe, we are building the shopping experience of the future. The best ideas arise when different perspectives come together.

Wat bieden wij?

  • Een fantastische werkplek in ‘De Rotterdam’ met uitzicht op de skyline van Rotterdam
  • De mogelijkheid om hybride te werken
  • Een telefoon die je ook privé mag gebruiken
  • 20% korting op je MediaMarkt aankopen
  • 30 vakantie dagen
  • Pensioenregeling
  • Be part of a global digital team in Europe’s leading omnichannel retailer.
  • Work on exciting digital transformation projects that shape the future of e-commerce.
  • Gain exposure to multi-market operations and digital business management.
  • Collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Ready for the big picture? Let’s Go!
Wij zijn de nummer één in de BeNeLux en in Europa. We beïnvloeden hoe mensen technologie ervaren en gebruiken. Wij maken het verschil. We zijn er voor onze klanten, via alle kanalen. We leggen uit, inspireren en enthousiasmeren. We zijn altijd in beweging. Samen met onze fantastische medewerkers creëren we de winkelervaring van de toekomst.

Retail
Rotterdam
Active in 11 countries
5,500 employees
60% men - 40% women
Average age is 32 years