Business Controller

innovativebeautygroup; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Remote work up to 2 weeks

Pension plan

Team & company events

CSR/volunteering day

Public transport card

Job summary

Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) is seeking a Business Controller to act as the financial brain behind our global beauty operations. You will lead FP&A for the Pack business, deliver actionable insights, and partner with Sales, Projects and Supply Chain to drive growth and efficiency.

With a BA/MA in finance and 3–5 years in a dynamic finance role, you’ll model and forecast, manage working capital, and mentor managers on financial principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or accounting, plus 3–5 years in a Business/Finance Controller role.
• Understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements and working capital management.
• Strong in financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to explain complex data to stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and proficient in ERP/Bi tools and Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Netsuite), BI tools, and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A for the Pack business, delivering actionable insights and improving budgeting, forecasting and business ratings.
• Perform profitability, working capital and cash flow analyses to inform management decisions.
• Support Sales, Project and Supply Chain teams with financial analysis and reporting.
• Guide line managers in financial management and foster financial awareness.
• Drive improvements in processes and BI/ERP tools, collaborating with IT and business leaders.

Skills

FP&A

Profitability analysis

Cash flow analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder communication

Netsuite experience

BI tools

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in finance/accounting

Tools

Netsuite ERP

BI tools

Advanced 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!

Let’s create something beautiful together!

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