Business Controller - Operations

Are you a Business Controller with experience in Operations, eager to contribute to a greener world? As the next Business Controller Operations at BDR Thermea Group, you can make a difference. Join our global Operations community in making the energy transition a reality!

Together with the Senior Business Controller in Operations, you deliver insights, analyses and reports to enable the operations leadership team to drive efficiency and cost control to improve profitability.

You will also deliver support to drive budgeting, forecasting and other financial processes as part of the planning and control cycle. You challenge the business by asking questions to drive better decision-making.

This is a hybrid role, based out of Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. You are invited to work on-site at the office a minimum of two days per week. We support your home office set-up, travel costs, and provide flexibility regarding hybrid work.

What you'll do

-Work in close collaboration with the Senior Business Controller on:

• Financial planning and analysis: Analysing operational costs, productivity and efficiency of the operations functions to support management decisions. Identifying (financial) risks and opportunities.

• Operational performance monitoring: Define and track key performance indicators related to operations (manufacturing, supply chain and procurement). Provide insights to improve productivity and efficiency. Provide analyses between actual and budgeted / forecasted results.

• Cost control & optimisation: Identify cost-saving initiatives, analyse resource allocations and collaborate with business teams across Operations: Supply chain, Production, Logistics, Procurement, and more.

• Monthly reporting: Deliver reports on a monthly basis regarding CAPEX, inventory, purchase result and other topics across Operations.

• Support of improvement projects and business initiatives: participate in projects such as World Class manufacturing, S&OP implementation and further. Create business cases to assess new initiatives. Drive process improvements, harmonisation and implementation across the production plants.

• Support Group wide strategy projects

• Support Compliance & Risk Management: identify operational risks and possible mitigation measures, adhere and control adherence to financial regulations and company policies

-Drive preparation for Monthly Operations Review meetings: prepare documentation, support calls and track action lists

What you bring

• Experience: 2-6 years of working experience.

• Industry Knowledge: You have worked in a manufacturing company as an assistant or junior plant controller, procurement controller or equivalent. This means you have gathered a clear understanding of either manufacturing, supply chain, and/or procurement processes.

• Communication Skills: You can communicate effectively and build relationships in an international matrix organisation, in which the working language is English on a global level.

• Skills: You enjoy working in a structured way, are accurate and analytical, know Excel inside out and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get things done.

• Business Mindset: Next to being a specialist in controlling, you have a strong drive to understand the business and its operations.

• Educational Background: You have obtained a Master’s degree in Finance, Business Economics, or Accounting.

Why BDR Thermea?

• Help move the energy transition forward.

• Work with cutting-edge technology.

• Be part of an international, collaborative team that values your input.

• Enjoy a vibrant culture and a casual dress code.

• Benefit from a healthy work-life balance.

• Take advantage of flexible home-working policies.

• Receive travel reimbursement and wellness perks.

About the company
At BDR Thermea Group, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesive team culture.

BDR Thermea Group is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.

What’s it like to work at BDR Thermea Group?
At BDR Thermea Group, we don't just talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member, you'll be part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems. Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.

Bij BDR Thermea Group geloven we dat diversiteit, gelijkheid en inclusie (DE&I) essentieel zijn voor ons succes. We zijn toegewijd aan het creëren van een werkomgeving waar elke potentiële toekomstige collega zich gewaardeerd, gerespecteerd en in staat voelt om hun volledige zelf te zijn op het werk. Bekijk onze DE&I-beleid op onze website om meer te weten te komen.