Business Controller (Operations), Almere Stad

Overview HG is looking for an Operational Business Controller&Data Steward to strengthen the Finance team in Almere. In this role, you act as a strategic partner to senior management and play a key role in steering financial performance, cost control and data‑driven decision making.

You combine strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of how financial and operational data flows through the organisation. You recognise how data inconsistencies impact reporting and decisions and take ownership of data quality, controls and financial integrity across HG. Working closely with Finance, Operations and senior stakeholders across multiple markets, you contribute to operational excellence and long‑term strategic initiatives. You combine business control with ownership of HG’s data models and operate with a high degree of autonomy, including developing and maintaining your own code. HG is currently implementing a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics FSCM). As part of your onboarding, you will work closely with an external data engineer to quickly understand HG’s data models and processes.

What You Will Do Operational Business Control&Data Ownership

Lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning for operational costs (COGS, Warehouse&Distribution, Inventory Control).

Monitor operational cost performance and cost price developments, linking actuals, budget and forecast.

Act as financial gatekeeper by identifying risks, opportunities and data inconsistencies in reporting.

Support decision making through financial modelling, scenario analyses and business cases.

Clearly explain financial results and business drivers to senior management and stakeholders.

Data Quality&Reporting

Take ownership of financial and operational data quality, with focus on correct invoice booking, cost allocation and accuracy at source.

Own and further develop Power BI dashboards, ensuring consistent definitions and a single source of truth.

Identify structural data and process issues together with Finance and Operations and drive sustainable improvements.

Support data governance and ensure reporting remains robust during and after ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics FSCM).

You will report to the Manager Business Control.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

5–8+ years of experience as a Business Controller or Finance Business Partner, preferably in an operational, logistics or production environment.

Strong analytical capabilities combined with a solid understanding of business dynamics.

Proven experience in financial accounting and a good understanding of how transactions, invoices and cost bookings flow through the organisation.

Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and management reporting.

Strong experience with data analysis, data accuracy and financial systems, with the ability to spot inconsistencies and improve data quality.

Deep understanding of Power BI, competent in developing Power BI models

Understand and able to read Python and SQL code and willing to develop further and learn Python

Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations.

Strong communication skills and confidence in working with senior stakeholders.

Proactive, critical and results‑driven mindset.

What’s In It For You

An annual salary between€70.000 and €87.000 (including holiday allowance), depending on your experience.

An annual (on-target) bonus of 10% of your gross annual salary.

30 vacation days based on a full-time contract.

A pension plan.

Full reimbursement of commuting costs when using public transportation.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A dynamic and ambitious work environment where initiative and ownership are valued.

About HG HG, a leading European brand in specialist cleaning and maintenance products, focuses on delivering safety, quality and customer satisfaction. From our headquarters in Almere we are dedicated to delivering superiority and innovation across Europe and beyond.

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