Business Controller

Innovative Beauty Group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Pension fully paid by company

Public transport card

2 weeks remote

Job summary

Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) is a global one-stop beauty shop with over 300 colleagues across 13 locations. As Business Controller, you will be the financial brains behind our global beauty operations, leading FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to drive growth and efficiency.

You will partner with Sales, Project, and Supply Chain teams, build strong relationships, mentor managers in financial management, and continuously improve BI tools and ERP usage, especially Netsuite,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance or accounting plus 3–5 years of experience in a finance/controller role.
• Strong understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain complex financial info to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A process for the Pack business, deliver actionable insights, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and business ratings.
• Perform profitability, working capital, and cash flow analyses to inform management decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project and Supply Chain teams with financial analysis and reporting support.
• Guide and train line managers in financial management and promote financial awareness.
• Drive continuous improvements in BI tools and ERP usage with IT and business leaders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (Netsuite)

BI tools

English fluency

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Netsuite

BI tools

Excel

Job description

“Numbers are our forte – with numbers we play a pivotal role in driving our continued success.”

Are you ready to let your financial expertise shine in the world of beauty and innovation? As a Business Controller, you will become the financial brains behind our global beauty operations. You dive deep into the numbers but never lose sight of the bigger picture. From driving budget processes to advising our management team, your insights will shape IBG's future.

Are you that financial expert who can transform complex data into clear business strategies? Then we have the perfect challenge for you!

Welcome to IBG!

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide.

Within IBG Netherlands, we specialize in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the Beauty and Home Care industry. Together we are concept builders with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands from your favorite shopping street. There is a good chance that one of our products is already in your home!

What will you do as Business Controller?

As our Business Controller, you will be at the heart of IBG's financial planning and analysis. You'll provide critical insights that shape our strategic decisions, working closely with our management team to drive growth and efficiency in our global beauty operations.

In this role, you will:

• Take the lead in our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process of the Pack business, delivering actionable insights, diving deep into our income statements, and taking the lead in improving our budget, forecasting, and business ratings;
• Perform comprehensive profitability, working capital, and cash flow analysis to inform our management team of our financial performance and support strategic decision-making;
• Build strong partnerships within the organization, supporting our Sales, Project and Supply Chain teams with expert financial analysis, planning support and performance reporting;
• Guiding and training line managers and department heads in financial management, fostering a culture of financial awareness within IBG;
• Drive continuous improvements in our key processes, particularly within our BI tools and ERP applications, and work closely with our IT and business leaders to implement these tools and educate users.

What do we offer:

At IBG, you find more than a job, you join a close-knit, international team driven by creativity, shared values and growth. Collaboration is our strength and we celebrate success together. We start our collaboration with a temporary contract, with the prospect of a permanent appointment.

In addition, you get:

• Opportunities for personal & professional growth;
• A solid pension plan, fully paid by the company;
• Hybrid working opportunities;
• The possibility to work remotely for a maximum of 2 consecutive weeks;
• Team & company events that support vitality & wellbeing and shared celebrations;
• 1 paid day per year to participate in a CSR/volunteering activity;
• Public transport card.

Your profile:

We are looking for a Business Controller with a unique blend of financial expertise and passion for the beauty industry. Your analytical mind and strong communication skills will enable you to turn complex financial insights into effective business strategies. We are looking for someone with experience, but also with an open mind for new challenges and growth in our dynamic beauty world.

This is what you bring to the table:

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in finance or accounting, combined with 3-5 years of experience as a Business or Finance Controller in a dynamic environment;

• You understand P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements and understand the importance and drivers of working capital management.
• You are strong in analyzing numbers and are proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting. You have an eye for detail and ensure that all financial matters are accurate;
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills. You can clearly explain complex financial information to various stakeholders
• Fluent in English.
• You have solid experience with ERP systems (preferably Netsuite), BI tools, and advanced Excel skills, essential for efficiently managing and analyzing financial data;
• You are proactive and collaboration-oriented, with the ability to build strong relationships within the organization and promote a culture of financial awareness.

Join Innovative Beauty Group, where your financial expertise will help shape the future of the beauty industry.

Is this your ideal job?

Are you excited to grow with us and contribute to the success of Innovative Beauty Group? We’d love to hear from you!

• We will only consider applications from candidates who must reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work visa for the Netherlands.

Let’s create something beautiful together!