Business Controller

Are you ready for a new challenge within an international, publicly listed trading company? For our Capi segment, we are looking for a driven and ambitious Business Controller. Are you analytically strong and energized by challenging the business with sharp financial insights? Then we are looking for you!

Reach your full potential as a Business Controller

As a Business Controller, you will be part of our Finance team, consisting of a Finance Director, six controllers, and seven administrators. You will report directly to the Finance Director and manage two FTEs. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from Sales, Commercial departments, and the Managing Director.

You will play a key role in providing financial insights, directly contributing to strategic decision-making and the optimization of our business operations. You will review management reports, develop and monitor budgets, and ensure financial targets are met. Your in-depth analyses and clear reports form the foundation for well-substantiated strategic choices. With your expertise, you will elevate the business control function and contribute to the further professionalization of our financial processes.

What will you do?

• Further develop our Power BI dashboards and enhance their value in collaboration with the commercial teams
• Conduct deep dives into the performance of airport locations, identifying opportunities to optimize revenue and margins
• Perform monthly analysis of the P&L and key balance sheet items
• Contribute to forecasting and budgeting
• Provide ad hoc support to the management team on various business cases and airport tenders
• As a senior member of the team, contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department and mentor junior controllers
• Take full responsibility for the month-end and year-end closing of one of the largest airport locations in the Capi-Lux portfolio, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the Balance Sheet & P&L

This is you

With your strong analytical mindset, you can easily navigate complex data and quickly identify strategic opportunities. Your true strength lies in translating financial insights into impactful advice for senior management. You think strategically, ask critical questions, and challenge the organization to think ahead. With your expertise and persuasive communication, you influence decision-making processes and help steer the company toward its financial and commercial objectives. You play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of our organization.

You:

• Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Have at least five years of experience, with a portion in an advanced business controlling role
• Can collaborate with various departments and positively influence stakeholders
• Are experienced with Excel and Power BI and can quickly adapt to financial systems
• Have excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English (written and spoken)

We offer you

• A competitive salary based on your experience, plus a fixed Christmas bonus and a performance-based bonus
• A company lease car
• The most up-to-date hardware (such as a laptop) and software to support your work
• An initial one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
• 25 vacation days, with the option to earn and purchase additional days
• Opportunities for both internal and external training programs
• A home office allowance
• The flexibility to work from home up to 1-2 days per week
• A pension plan, with two-thirds of the premium covered by us

This is Capi by B&S

Capi by B&S Retail has more than 60 stores at airports and barracks in Europe, (South) Africa and the Middle East. We offer two leading concepts: Capi, the specialist in electronics, with leading brands such as Apple, JBL, Bose and Philips. The other concept includes duty free in multiple categories with a variety of perfumes and cosmetics, liqueurs, travel accessories, local products and bakeries. Our unique shopping concepts offer travelers an inspiring shopping experience.

Our recruitment process

• Step 1

  Apply

  Apply, send your resume and motivation, and maybe we will say hi.

• Step 2

  Say hi!

  First introduction with one of our Corporate Recruiters.

• Step 3

  Follow up

  A follow-up meeting with the manager of your department.

• Step 4

  Challenge

  An assignment to challenge your skills can be part of the process.

• Step 5

  Proposal

  We make you a proposal & final conversation to discuss your proposal.

• Step 6

  Let’s go!

  We’re looking forward to seeing you on your first day!

More info?

I'm only one phone call away!

Mitchell Handana

• +31 6 27824201
• [email protected]