Business Controller, Benelux

Hiab; Meppel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiab is seeking a Business Controller for the Benelux region, based primarily in Meppel, Netherlands.

The role partners with regional leadership to drive profitability, pricing discipline, and cash efficiency across Services and Equipment, delivering reliable financial insights and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (CIMA/ACA/ACCA preferred).
• 5+ years in Business Control or Finance Business Partnering, ideally in Services/industrial sectors.
• Proven background in forward-looking financial steering and scenario modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and affinity for digital finance tools and process automation.
• High commercial acumen with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive installed base monetization, capture rate growth, and margin expansion across Spare Parts, Lifecycle Services, and Accessories.
• Safeguard contract profitability, pricing discipline, and revenue recognition while optimizing Net Working Capital and cost-to-serve.
• Steer workshop and field service financial performance, including utilization and standard costs.
• Ensure Orderbook consistency and provide financial analysis, profitability tracking, and margin oversight for Equipment activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for Services and Equipment.
• Support M&A evaluation and integration of acquired activities.
• Ensure compliance with Hiab finance principles and governance standards.
• Partner with central finance teams and regional leadership to drive process improvements.
• Deliver accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and risk/opportunity identification.
• Drive pricing discipline and governance over Services and Equipment profitability.

Skills

Financial analysis

BI tools

Scenario modeling

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

BI platforms

Job description

Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow. Say Hi! to your next challenge — explore the opportunity and apply below!

Your mission

The Business Controller, Benelux is responsible for business control and financial performance of Hiab Services (with support to Equipment), ensuring availability of reliable financial insights and enabling informed decision-making in alignment with the Hiab Operating Model as well as short-term / long-term targets. The role acts as a Senior Finance Partner to Benelux Services Leadership, driving installed base monetization, capture rate growth, margin expansion and capital efficiency across the Services portfolio. The role materially contributes to improving Services profitability, cash conversion and pricing discipline through proactive margin steering, contract performance control and cost-to-serve transparency.

The primary location is Meppel, the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive installed base monetization, capture rate growth, and margin expansion across Spare Parts, Lifecycle Services, and Accessories
• Safeguard contract profitability, pricing discipline, and revenue recognition while optimizing Net Working Capital and cost-to-serve
• Steer workshop and field service financial performance, including utilization, absorption, standard costs, and charge-out rates
• Ensure Orderbook consistency and provide financial analysis, profitability tracking, and margin oversight for Equipment activities
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to enhance forecast accuracy and support strategic decision-making for both Services and Equipment
• Support M&A evaluation, strategic growth initiatives, and integration of newly acquired activities
• Ensure compliance with Hiab finance principles and governance standards across all operations
• Partner with central finance teams and regional leadership to drive process improvements and digital ways of working
• Delivering accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and proactive risk/opportunity identification
• Driving pricing discipline, Services and Equipment profitability, capital efficiency, and governance compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field (CIMA/ACA/ACCA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Business Control or Finance Business Partnering, ideally within Services, aftermarket, or industrial sectors
• Proven background in forward-looking financial steering, scenario modeling, and strategic decision support
• Strong analytical skills and affinity for digital finance tools, BI platforms, and process automation
• High commercial acumen with the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication and change management abilities
• Fluency in English and willingness for occasional travel.

What We Offer

As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.

We Are Hiab

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.

www.hiabgroup.com