Vanderlande Industries · Standplaats: Veghel · 18 maart 2026
Business Controller
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Job area
Corporate functions
Location
Veghel, Netherlands.
Contract type
Full time
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Vanderlande is seeking a proactive and analytically driven Business Controller to join our EMEA Project & Service Control team.
Your role
In this role, you'll partner with Project Managers, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial excellence across large-scale international projects and service contracts.
You will play a key role in driving transparency, enabling fact-based decision-making, and supporting strategic discussions through analysis, insights, and business partnering. The role is ideal for a finance professional who is confident working independently, thrives in a dynamic international environment, and enjoys continuously improving ways of working.
The EMEA team oversees financial control for our business domains-Airports, Warehousing, and Distribution-across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. The role is based in Veghel (NL) with a hybrid team distributed across London, Barcelona, Mönchengladbach, and Paris.
What will you be doing?
Analysis & Financial Control
Own and lead financial reporting and performance tracking for assigned projects and service contracts
Ensure accuracy in forecasts (LE), revenue recognition, billing, and margin reporting
Drive the quality of Cost Estimate Reviews (CERs) by aligning input from Project Managers, Controllers, and operational stakeholders
Coordinate and facilitate Project Board meetings , delivering insights on revenue, cash flow, billing, and risks & opportunities.
Lead scenario mapping and financial modelling for large or complex projects to support leadership decisions
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards
Identify and drive process improvements and standardization initiatives across the controlling landscape
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the financial sparring partner to Project and Service Managers, challenging assumptions and mitigating financial risk
Collaborate closely with Treasury (FX, guarantees), Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure financial alignment across functions
Liaise with internal audit, pricing, and financial control teams to maintain consistency and data integrity
Translate financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Represent the Controlling team in cross-functional discussions and escalation processes
Support peer development by sharing best practices and contributing to team capability building
What do we ask from you?
You are a highly motivated finance professional with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset. You take ownership, act as a connector, and thrive on turning data into insights that drive impact.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Haves
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance , Economics, or Business Administration
5+ years of experience in financial control, business controlling, or FP&A in a multinational or project-based environment
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
Proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or similar analytics tools)
Analytical, structured, and capable of drawing conclusions and making recommendations
Strong interpersonal relationships and stakeholder management
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Nice-to-Haves
Experience in service-based or project-driven organizations
Experience working with international teams and/or shared service centers
F luent in Dutch (spoken and written)
What we offer
In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4969 to € 5900 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary you'll receive the following secondary benefits:
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Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
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Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.