Business Controller

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Lelystad; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Access to GXO University

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Lelystad is seeking a proactive Business Controller to partner with site leadership and drive financial performance. You will oversee monthly closings, manage P&L, and support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a finance or business degree, 3–5 years in finance/controlling, strong stakeholder management, ERP experience, and advanced Excel. English proficiency is essential; 3PL experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Economics, or similar.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance and/or controlling.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency in English; 3PL experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising site leadership and site manager on financial and controlling matters.
• Leading month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Managing full P&L.
• Developing and maintaining robust internal control systems.
• Leading budgeting and weekly and monthly forecasting processes.
• Creating sales invoices for completed services and discussing with site manager and customer.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify cost drivers and improve financial outcomes.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Economics, or similar

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? GXO is looking for a proactive and experienced Business Controller to join our team in Lelystad. In this role, you’ll work closely with key stakeholders and Site Manager to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

What You Do On a Typical Day

• Advising site leadership and site manager on financial and controlling matters
• Leading month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Managing full P&L
• Developing and maintaining robust internal control systems
• Leading the budgeting and weekly and monthly forecasting process, taking corrective actions when needed
• Creating sales invoices for completed services and discuss this with the site manager and the customer
• As a finance business partner you are collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify cost drivers and improve financial outcomes

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Economics, or similar
• 3–5 years of experience in finance and/or controlling
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in EnglishExperience in a 3PL environment is advantageous

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Access to GXO University for personal and professional development
• A dynamic, international work environment with growth opportunities

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

Watch the video below or visit our website www.gxo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.