Junior Finance Controller

Junior Finance Controller (English and Dutch speaker)

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Job area

Corporate functions

Location

Veghel, Netherlands.

Contract type

Full time

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Introduction

The Junior Finance Controller supports the Global Procurement Controlling team with operational controlling activities, month-end reporting, analytical tasks, and day-to-day financial support. The role is designed for a young graduate who wants to build a strong foundation in procurement finance, reporting, and data-driven analysis within an international environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting, including data preparation, variance checks, reconciliations, and basic commentary.

• Perform difference and gap analysis to identify deviations between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.

• Assist in monitoring payment terms and supporting related compliance and reporting activities.

• Conduct price analysis, including purchase price development, inflation/deflation impacts, and supplier-level comparisons.

• Support financial impact analysis related to procurement initiatives and operational decisions.

• Contribute to spend reporting and procurement KPI dashboards, ensuring data consistency and correct categorization.

• Prepare ad-hoc analyses upon request from the Global Procurement Controller

• Support process documentation, template maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

• Collaborate with senior controllers to ensure accurate data flows and proper application of global methodologies.

• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Global Procurement Controlling function.

What do we ask from you?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field, with up to 2 yrs of relevant experience in finance, controlling or financial analysis

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to handle large datasets and perform structured analysis

• Knowledge of Excel; familiarity with JDE, Vena, or spend analytics tools is an advantage

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with international stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow processes with accuracy

• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn and grow in controlling

• Interest in procurement finance, operational controlling, or financial analysis

• Fluent in English and Dutch (must have)

What We Offer

This position offers a competitive set salary of Euro 3.356 - 3.731 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

Besides a competitive salary, we offer:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory + 20 via flexible budget)
• Flexible and hybrid working (40% from home, with allowance)
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport
• Collective pension and health insurance benefits
• On-site health center with gym and physiotherapists
• Training opportunities via Vanderlande Academy
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar

For more information, please contact Fleur van den Brule.

Background screening

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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