Operations Business Controller

“As an Operations Business Controller, you combine sharp financial analyses and strategic insights with strong collaboration skills to improve the performance of our holiday parks. With your financial expertise and ability to partner with the business, you directly contribute to the success of our organization. Your advice makes a difference.”

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Over de functie

As an Operations Business Controller, you’ll be the financial partner and advisor to our Operations and Formula managers. Your primary responsibility is to drive performance management by delivering detailed financial analyses and strategic insights that help our parks to reach their full potential. You work closely with a range of departments, including Operations, Formula Management, Revenue Management, and the Financial Shared Service Center (FSSC), all to collaborate and ensure a comprehensive approach to optimization.

You also play a vital role in developing business cases that support strategic decision-making and long-term growth. To thrive in this role you have to go further than numbers, spending time on site to gain a deep understanding of daily challenges and opportunities. This hands-on approach ensures that your financial strategies are practical, impactful, and grounded in the realities of the business.

Dit ga je doen

By analyzing financial results and key performance indicators, you create a clear understanding of park and formula performance, delivering actionable recommendations. Working together with your colleagues in the operations business control team, you contribute to achieving financial objectives and optimizing operational performance. You are responsible for:

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for parks, areas, and organizational formulas, ensuring alignment with company goals.

• Monthly Reporting: Prepare and review monthly financial reports, collaborating with stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

• Business Case Development: Lead the creation of comprehensive business cases for new initiatives, investments, and operational improvements.

• Performance Analysis: Analyze financial results and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve performance.

• Operational Collaboration: Partner with teams across the organization to align financial strategies with operational realities, visiting parks regularly to stay connected to on-the-ground activities.

In this role, you report to the Operations Finance Manager. Your workplace will be our new office in Amsterdam. Working from home is an option, but we also expect you to work from the office or parks three days per week to foster collaboration.

Dit ben jij

You are an analytical and strategic thinker who excels at turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. You enjoy collaborating across teams, influencing decisions, and driving continuous improvement.

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in a financial or business controlling role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform root-cause analyses and identify improvement opportunities.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial tools, ERP systems, and Excel; experience with data visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly. Proficiency in Dutch is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to parks, with occasional overnight stays.

Dit bieden wij

We believe in recognizing your contributions and providing a work environment where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

• A one-year contract with a one-month probation period.
• A salary ranging from €4,808 to €6,869 gross per month on a full-time basis*, excluding holiday pay.
• A bonus scheme.
• 27 vacation days for a full-time workweek*, with the option to purchase 10 additional days off.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• A home office allowance of €2.40 per work-from-home day.
• Travel reimbursement according to the Landal travel policy at €0.23 per kilometer. If you choose to travel by public transport, your travel costs will be reimbursed 100%.
• A company car or a mobility budget.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Participation in the Recreation pension fund.
• Paid additional birth and parental leave options.
• Various group insurance options, including a complimentary continuous travel insurance policy for you and your family.
• An attractive employee booking discount

*A full-time position at Landal consists of a 38-hour workweek, equivalent to a 5-day workweek. If you work part-time, your salary and vacation days will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.