Operational Controlling Manager

Operational Controlling Manager – Key Responsibilities and Profile

Your Tasks

• 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.
• 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.

Your Profile

• 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.