Business Controller

Business Controller

Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach. Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services, we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. Our label Marktlink Capital offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to invest in strong private equity and venture capital funds.

Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

Your goal

As our new Business Controller, you are stationed at the finance team in Amsterdam and from there you are responsible for the FP&A processes including performance management, business partnering, treasury activities, and strategic business development. Ideally, you have the drive, experience, and mindset to help us grow further. As our Business Controller, you will be working closely with different international stakeholders and the business in general. You will work closely with your colleagues in the Finance team and CFO.

Your responsibilities

• You develop the performance management framework including metrics, targets, and KPI dashboard in cooperation with the business.
• You develop the budgeting and forecasting process while aligning the process with the CFO and Regional Partners.
• You will review the consolidated budget based on performance to date and make amendments through the forecast process.
• You will produce and provide consolidated commentary to the management reports for the CFO and provide insight into the metrics and performance of the company.
• You will lead key financial analysis to ensure that key business decisions are aligned with overall objectives, goals, and metrics.
• You are the linking pin between finance and business and work close to the countries to understand the key drivers of the business.
• You will perform the strategy development for treasury activities including Cash Management, Cash forecasting and reporting, and Risk Management.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Business Economics. RC title is preferred;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a role as controller in an international environment;
• You have experience with the managing of costs, risks, revenues, and profits. You also have knowledge of financial regulations and policies;
• Affinity and a deep knowledge of all aspects of controlling;
• You possess a pragmatic, energetic, and enthusiastic personality;
• Fluent in English and Dutch (other languages are welcome);
• Open to working from our office in Amsterdam.

Why us?

• You will receive a competitive salary and an annual Marktlink bonus;
• Unlimited holidays (No catch, it really is unlimited);
• Pension plan through Aegon;
• HP tablet/laptop and iPhone;
• Lots of responsibility from day one, flexible working hours, and amazing colleagues;
• Focus on career growth and inspiring learning programmes;
• Lunch at the office for a small contribution;
• Yearly company ski-trip, Zandvoort Grand Prix, and Marktlink Gala dinner.