Corporate Controller

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande is the global market leader in baggage handling systems for airports and sorting systems for parcel and postal services. The company is also a leading supplier of warehouse automation solutions.

About the role

The Corporate controller covers the scope for the corporate manufacturing plant Veghel, oversees the Global Spare Parts Activities, Reverse Logistics and Real-Estate management. In this role you are a key management member in the MT’s for the different capabilities.

This role has a wide scope overseeing multiple activities in respect of manufacturing, service, sustainability and cost control.

The Corporate controller reports into the Supply Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Analysis

All capabilities

• Support monthly IC revenue, contribution margin, efficiency results, EBIT forecasting, annual budget development, (non)-financial KPI and risk & opportunity management.
• Establish a mid-term and long-term financial plan in line with the corporate strategy.
• Build business cases and track performance for capital and operational expenditures.
• Oversee SOX compliance in respect of inventory management.
• Key management member of the relevant (extended)-MT.

Manufacturing

• Execute core factory controlling responsibilities to ensure robust financial oversight.
• Monitor and analyze workload allocation according to the financial strategy and impact on total cost price, quality and lead times.
• Accountable for cross-charging towards the users of the domains.
• Collect, analyze, and report financial data related to factory operations.
• Collaborate with the domain factory controlling capability owner to assure execution according to the set way of working.

Global Spare Parts

• Execute global spare parts controlling activities in respect of revenue and margin development in comparison to contracts, historical trends and market share.
• Support the domain controllers with steering information on market share, revenue and margin development in the spare parts portfolio.

Reverse logistics

• Track business cases in respect of reverse flows from projects and enable decision making for re-use and reduction flows.

Facilities

• Facilitate decision making in respect of campus developments.
• Analyze, advise and enable decision making towards the sustainability ambitions.

Analytical Thinking and Insight Generation

• Identify financial risks and opportunities proactively for both the manufacturing and spare parts activities.
• Develop and apply analytical tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Align financial efforts with strategic objectives across functions.

Communication and Collaboration

• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Lead monthly financial review meetings to support accurate forecasting.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with Vanderlande’s financial policies and J-SOX standards.
• Document and enforce finance processes aligned with global practices.

Continuous Improvement and Project Involvement

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and change management projects.
• Support process automation and transformation efforts in collaboration with the D&A and Transformation Office.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial business partnering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in financial software and analytical tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communicator and team player with the ability to multitask and plan efficiently.
• Self-starter focused on outcomes and professional growth in an international and ambitious environment.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and high standards of integrity in financial matters.