Financial Controller NL, BE, CZ

AIT Worldwide Home Delivery; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27.5 holiday days per year

Pension plan

Access to an online learning library

Employee support programs

Five paid volunteer hours

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Home Delivery is seeking a Cluster Business Controller to lead business control activities for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Czechia cluster. In this role, you will provide financial insights and performance analysis to support operational efficiency and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance with at least 7 years of relevant experience, a university degree, and excellent communication skills. This position offers attractive benefits including 27.5 holiday days and a solid pension plan.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in financial and/or business controlling roles.
• Solid knowledge of business control, management reporting, and performance analysis.
• Fluent oral and written English is a must, Dutch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead business control activities for Netherlands, Belgium, and Czechia cluster.
• Support Station Manager(s) with the annual budgeting process.
• Perform detailed budget vs. actual analyses to identify budget gaps.

Skills

Business control

Financial analysis

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Dutch language

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Cargowise

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Overview

The Cluster Business Controller is responsible for leading business control and performance management activities for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Czechia cluster. The role acts as a true sparring partner and right hand to the Station Manager(s), providing financial insight, performance analysis, and decision support to drive profitability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Business Control & Performance Management

• Lead all business control activities for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Czechia cluster
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to Station Manager(s), challenging assumptions and supporting data-driven decision‑making
• Provide clear financial and operational insights to improve commercial and operational performance
• Work closely with operations, sales and other stakeholders to understand operational and commercial drivers
• Develop a deep understanding of data and be able to clearly tell the story behind the numbers

Budgeting & Monthly Performance Review

• Support Station Manager(s) with the annual budgeting process
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial and operational performance reviews
• Combine financial and non‑financial KPIs to explain performance drivers

Budget vs. Actual & Profitability Analysis

• Perform detailed budget vs. actual analyses to identify budget gaps, risks and improvement areas
• Conduct profitability analysis by customer, modality, and key business drivers
• Identify and quantify cost, volume, and margin improvement opportunities

Decision Support & Ad-hoc Analysis

• Act as the right hand to Station Manager(s) on ad‑hoc performance‑related questions
• Prepare scenario analyses and business cases to support operational and commercial decisions

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in financial and/or business controlling roles
• Solid knowledge of business control, management reporting, and performance analysis
• Experience in logistics, transportation, or service‑driven industries preferred
• Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking skills, and ability to translate data into insights
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Cargowise and BI tools is a major plus
• Fluent oral and written English is a must, Dutch preferred
• Utilizes established procedures but decides action within task
• Resolves non‑routine problems
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role.
• Growth mindset - being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
• Highly motivated, self‑starter required to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be well‑organized and able to meet deadlines on multiple tasks
• In the possession of or able to get a VGB.

Benefits

• 27.5 holiday days per year to relax and recharge
• A solid pension plan to secure your future
• Access to an online learning library and regular training opportunities to support your professional growth
• Employee support programs focused on your well‑being
• Five paid volunteer hours per year, giving you time to make a difference
• Exclusive employee discounts through Deel, adding extra perks to your everyday life