Business Controller Overseas (32-40 uur) – Rotterdam Botlek
Business Controller Overseas (32-40 uur) – Rotterdam Botlek
Make an impact on international decision-making
Are you an experienced Business Controller who looks beyond the numbers? Someone who can interpret financial and operational performance, provide meaningful insights, and help management make well-informed decisions? Then we would love to meet you.
At HOYER, we are not looking for a controller who simply reports on what has happened. We are looking for a strong business partner who understands the business, challenges stakeholders with critical questions, and translates financial insights into practical recommendations. You will play a visible role within the organization and have a direct impact on the performance of our national and international operations.
Based at our Rotterdam office, you will work closely with Operations, Finance, Global Management, and the Regional Directors of our locations worldwide. You will be a trusted advisor within our international organization and contribute directly to financial steering and strategic decision-making.
Your role
As an International Business Controller, you will act as the financial business partner to Global Management and our Regional Directors. You will support them with insightful analyses, strategic advice, and clear management information, enabling them to make well-informed business decisions.
You analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and translate complex data into meaningful insights that drive the business forward. You look beyond the figures by understanding why results differ, what impact these deviations have on the organization, and which actions are required to improve performance.
You are not a controller who simply reports the numbers. Instead, you challenge the business, ask critical questions, identify underlying relationships, and support management in making strategic decisions. Thanks to your analytical mindset and strong communication skills, you are able to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
You will regularly collaborate with directors of our locations across the globe and play a key role in international performance reviews, investment decisions, and organization-wide improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the financial business partner and strategic advisor to Global Management, Regional Directors, and various operational departments.
- Analyze and interpret financial and operational performance, explaining variances against budgets, forecasts, and KPI targets.
- Advise on opportunities, risks, and improvement initiatives based on in-depth financial and operational analyses.
- Coordinate the budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze financial and operational KPIs, translating them into clear management information and performance dashboards.
- Analyze margins, costs, productivity, and operational performance, working closely with Operations to drive continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present management reports, business cases, and financial analyses for senior management and executive leadership.
- Advise and collaborate with directors of our international locations on financial performance, investment decisions, risks, and strategic developments.
- Perform scenario analyses and prepare business cases to support investment proposals and organizational initiatives.
- Challenge financial assumptions and business decisions to support sustainable growth and profitability.
- Monitor international developments and assess their impact on the financial and operational performance of the organization.
- Collaborate with Finance, Business Intelligence, and Operations to continuously improve reporting, dashboards, and management information.
- Actively contribute to the further professionalization of Business Control within HOYER.
The team and working environment
You will become part of an internationally focused Controlling team consisting of approximately four colleagues.Within HOYER, you will work closely with Finance, Business Intelligence, Operations, and management teams across our global network. We offer an open and informal working environment with short communication lines. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to initiate improvements that have a real impact on the organization. As you will frequently interact with colleagues and directors from our international locations, excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English are essential.
Your profile
- A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance & Control, Business Economics, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience as a Business Controller, Financial Controller, FP&A Analyst, or in a similar role.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and performance management.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- You are already living in the Netherlands.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence tools such as Qlik Sense, Power BI, or similar software.
- You are a confident business partner who challenges management constructively, asks the right questions, and translates complex financial issues into practical business advice.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including Global Management and Regional Directors.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of your responsibilities.
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English.
- Experience within an international, logistics, or operational environment is considered a strong advantage.
what we offer
- A challenging Business Controller position in which you directly contribute to the performance and strategic direction of an international organization.
- An international business partner role with direct exposure to Global Management, Regional Directors, and senior management across our global operations.
- Plenty of room for initiative, ownership, and leading international improvement projects.
- An international working environment with short communication lines and an open, informal culture.
- 24 vacation days and 3.5 additional ATV (reduction of working hours) days based on full-time employment.
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development within an international organization.
- A gross monthly salary between €5,000 and €7,000, depending on your knowledge and experience.
- Attractive secondary employment benefits, including a pension scheme.
- Excellent working conditions at our Rotterdam Botlek location, including an on-site company restaurant, an in-house fitness facility, and a wide range of training and development opportunities, including language courses.
Interested?
Would you like to play a key role as an International Business Controller within a global organization and directly influence strategic decision-making? Are you the business partner who helps management look beyond the numbers and translates complex challenges into practical business solutions? Then we would love to hear from you.
Do you have a higher salary expectation? Feel free to contact us. Based on your experience and expertise, we are happy to explore the possibilities together, potentially within another suitable role.
Jean-Paul Weber
Recruiter
06 295 18 065
jean-paul.weber@hoyer-group.com
