Senior Business Controller

Join us as Senior Business Controller! In this dynamic role, you’ll oversee financial and business control operations, driving key business improvement initiatives and ensuring strong financial health across Business Unit Netherlands (BU NL). You’ll be a strategic partner to management teams, leading a dedicated team of business controllers (2 FTE), and providing valuable insights to support decision-making and optimize business performance. If you're ready to make an impact and guide financial success, this is the opportunity for you!

What will you do as Sr. Business Controller?

As Senior Business Controller, you will be a member of the Finance & Business Control team of BU NL, working alongside a team of controllers. In this role, you act as a business partner to the organization, lead a dedicated team of business controllers (2 FTE), and take the initiative on business improvement projects. You will serve as a sparring partner to the Manager Finance & Business Control BU NL and contribute to finance activities for the BU NL holding entities and joint ventures, including governance, reporting, and advising on financial matters.

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid working opportunity at Vopak HQ in Rotterdam.
• Attractive bonus.
• Travel allowance.
• 30 holidays on an annual basis.
• A contribution of 50% of the basic health insurance premium and discount on supplementary insurance.
• Vopak’s own pension scheme.
• Continuous investment in your personal growth and future career path within Vopak.

What do we expect?

• A Master’s degree (or in the process of completing such degree) in Finance, Business Administration, or a related subject, preferably combined with a professional qualification in the finance & control area (e.g. CPA, CMA, RA, RC).
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience with financial and management reporting processes, preferably Joint Venture accounting.
• Experience with budget preparation and forecasting processes.
• Skilled in analyzing and comparing various financial scenarios.
• A keen interest in data analytics.
• Strong analytical mindset and a continuous drive for improvement.
• Ability to organize data clearly and translate it into relevant management information.
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Managing the planning and reporting cycle of Finance and Control aspects, including tax, treasury, insurances, sustainability, and audit.
• Involvement in financial review, reporting, and governance of holding entities that are part of the Business Unit Netherlands.
• Involvement in financial review, reporting, and governance of all Joint Ventures in the Netherlands.
• Financial Reporting: Monitor compliance with financial reporting standards, lead the preparation of the statutory annual accounts, act as a key point of contact for the financial shared services organization, and work with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, coordinate forecasting, and ensure timely reporting.
• Risk Management: Oversee internal controls, ensure compliance with policies, and coordinate risk management activities. Drive the identification of key (finance) business risks and opportunities, translating these into business process improvement and/or value creation initiatives as needed.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of business controllers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with various stakeholders to align financial goals with business objectives.