Business Controller

Bolton Group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Group is seeking a Business Controller for the Bolton International Organisation in Belgium and the Netherlands. The role covers monthly closing, budgeting, and reporting for BE & NL, acting as a sparring partner to Country Management and Sales, with emphasis on process improvements across the full controlling cycle.

You will work closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing and external providers in a hybrid setup across Diegem and Rotterdam, ensuring accurate financials and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Economics, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in business controlling or accounting, ideally in FMCG or international matrix organisations.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus; advanced Excel and ERP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly closing for Belgium and the Netherlands, with NAV dashboards and management reporting.
• Prepare Budget and Latest Estimate files; contribute to Bolton Business Plan for BE & NL.
• Manage off-invoice bonus overview, Retro Discounts (NL), credit notes (BE), and Mercurius updates.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Navision/D365

Tagetik

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance

Tools

Navision / Dynamics 365

Job description

Business Controler – Bolton International (Belgium & Netherlands)

For our office in Diegem (BE) or Rotterdam (NL), we are looking for a Business Controller to join our Finance & Logistics team in the Bolton International Organisation (Belgium & The Netherlands).

How you make the difference

As a Business Controller, you are the financial backbone of Bolton International in the Benelux. You will ensure accurate monthly closing and management reporting for Belgium and The Netherlands, act as the financial sparring partner of Country Management and Sales, and drive continuous process improvement across the full controlling cycle.

How your agenda looks like:

• Financial Closing & Reporting: You own the full monthly closing cycle for Belgium and the Netherlands. You prepare NAV dashboards and management reporting packages, and upload and review data in the Group consolidation model.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: You prepare the Budget and Latest Estimate files for BE & NL and actively contribute to the annual Bolton Business Plan for both entities.
• Off-Invoice & Customer Finance: You manage the off-invoice bonus overview and annual settlement, book and track Retro Discounts (NL), approve customer credit notes (BE), and keep Mercurius up to date.
• Sales & Commercial Support: You maintain and refresh the Benelux sales dashboards, update daily sales targets, and prepare the reporting files that the Sales team needs.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: You prepare CBS Intrastat declarations (NL), maintain the Transfer Pricing overview, support Sustainability reporting, and continuously look for improvements in processes and ways of working and follow through on implementing them.

Your team:

You report hierarchically to the Finance Manager. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Group F&A, auditors, and external providers across Belgium and The Netherlands.

What makes you a great fit?

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3–7 years of experience in business controlling, financial controlling, or accounting, ideally in an FMCG, retail, or international matrix organisation. Prior exposure to multi-entity / multi-country scope (Belgium + Netherlands) is a strong plus.
• Knowledge & skills: You are proficient in Excel at an advanced level and feel at home working with ERP systems, experience with Navision or Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus. Familiarity with a Group consolidation or reporting tool such as Tagetik is considered a strong asset
• Competencies & personality: You are analytical, precise, and commercially aware. You work autonomously, manage a broad scope under tight deadlines, and always look for smarter ways of doing things. You build strong relationships across teams, take full ownership of your work, and handle sensitive financial information with the utmost discretion
• Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English. French is a plus

What’s in it for you?

• Location: Diegem (Belgium) or Rotterdam (Netherlands)- regular travel to both locations
• Contract tupe; permanent
• Working hours: Full-time, hybrid
• A salary in line with your education and experience
• Great colleagues in a great international environment

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About Bolton

About Bolton International
Bolton International is a dynamic division of Bolton that spearheads the global expansion of its iconic brands across diverse markets. With a formidable presence in over 30 countries, the international team is fueled by a shared passion: to drive meaningful change by introducing Bolton products to new audiences and conquering emerging markets. The division is dedicated to leveraging Bolton’s expertise and resources to ensure its brands resonate with consumers worldwide, fostering growth and success on a global scale, and making the difference every day.

Bolton International is part of the Bolton Group, a fast-growing international family owned company, manufacturing and commercializing a wide range of high quality branded consumer goods available in over 145 countries around the world. The Group holds an outstanding portfolio of competitive brands with over 50 product lines in the categories of Food, Household Care, Adhesives, Personal Care & Well Being and Beauty Care. Over 11.000 talented people contribute to the Group’s remarkable success.