Business Controller

Vanderlande is seeking a proactive and analytically driven Business Controller to join our EMEA Project & Service Control team.

Your role

In this role, you’ll partner with Project Managers, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial excellence across large-scale international projects and service contracts.

You will play a key role in driving transparency, enabling fact-based decision-making, and supporting strategic discussions through analysis, insights, and business partnering. The role is ideal for a finance professional who is confident working independently, thrives in a dynamic international environment, and enjoys continuously improving ways of working.

The EMEA team oversees financial control for our business domains—Airports, Warehousing, and Distribution—across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

What will you be doing?

Analysis & Financial Control

• Own and lead financial reporting and performance tracking for assigned projects and service contracts
• Ensure accuracy in forecasts (LE), revenue recognition, billing, and margin reporting
• Drive the quality of Cost Estimate Reviews (CERs) by aligning input from Project Managers, Controllers, and operational stakeholders
• Coordinate and facilitate Project Board meetings, delivering insights on revenue, cash flow, billing, and risks & opportunities
• Lead scenario mapping and financial modelling for large or complex projects to support leadership decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
• Identify and drive process improvements and standardization initiatives across the controlling landscape

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the financial sparring partner to Project and Service Managers, challenging assumptions and mitigating financial risk
• Collaborate closely with Treasury (FX, guarantees), Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure financial alignment across functions
• Liaise with internal audit, pricing, and financial control teams to maintain consistency and data integrity
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Represent the Controlling team in cross-functional discussions and escalation processes
• Support peer development by sharing best practices and contributing to team capability building

What do we ask from you?

You are a highly motivated finance professional with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset. You take ownership, act as a connector, and thrive on turning data into insights that drive impact.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• 5+ years of experience in financial control, business controlling, or FP&A in a multinational or project-based environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or similar analytics tools)
• Analytical, structured, and capable of drawing conclusions and making recommendations
• Strong interpersonal relationships and stakeholder management
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in service-based or project-driven organizations
• Experience working with international teams and/or shared service centers
• Fluent in Dutch (spoken and written)

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.

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

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision.