Manager Business Control

BDR Thermea HQ; Apeldoorn; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 holiday days

Hybrid work model

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

BDR Thermea Group in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, seeks a Manager Business Control to raise the bar on financial insight and drive results. You will lead the Markets (Commercial) business control area as trusted partner to the CCO and develop the local group control team in line with our Finance target operating model.

This is a hybrid role based in Apeldoorn with 2-3 office days per week and some travel to local markets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a senior business controller with people management.
• Master’s degree in Finance or Economics.
• Strong business partnering with senior operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Ability to translate financial insight into strategic actions.
• Experience shaping a finance or business control operating model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Markets (Commercial) business control area as business partner to the CCO.
• Lead the global business control team, moving from explaining to driving results.
• Improve local business control through our future Finance target operating model.
• Deliver insights and surface improvement opportunities across the full business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Management Board, Managing Directors and Finance Directors.
• Contribute to the group planning and control cycle: budgeting, forecasting and month-end closing.

Skills

Senior business controller

People management

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

ERP systems

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Manager Business Control

Turn financial insight into impact, and help business control move from explaining results to driving them.

Your role: As Manager Business Control, you raise the bar on business control at BDR Thermea Group, from explaining financial results to actively driving them. You lead the Markets (Commercial) business control area yourself as business partner to our CCO, while growing into oversight of the full group business control team. You also drive the professionalisation of local business control, in line with our future Finance target operating model. This is a hybrid role based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, with 2-3 office days per week and occasional travel to local markets.

Your team

You report to the Group Accounting & Control Director and manage the commercial business control team of 2 FTE, and work in close cooperation with the Operations business control team. You work closely with the Management Board, Managing Directors, Finance Directors and Business Area Directors, and connect directly with local business controllers across our markets.

What you’ll do

• Lead the Markets (Commercial) business control area as business partner to the CCO
• Lead the global business control team, moving from explaining to driving results
• Improve local business control through our future Finance target operating model
• Deliver insights and surface improvement opportunities across the full business
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Management Board, Managing Directors and Finance Directors
• Contribute to the group planning and control cycle: budgeting, forecasting and month-end closing

What you bring

• 10+ years as a senior business controller, including people management, at a large (1,500+ employees), preferably international corporate
• Master’s degree in Finance or Economics
• Strong business acumen: you connect financials to what actually drives operational performance
• Proven business partnering skills with senior operational and commercial stakeholders
• Sharp analytical and strategic thinking
• Ability to turn complex financial insight into a clear, compelling story for different audiences
• Strong affinity with data analytics and ERP systems
• Nice to have RA/RC (post-master controllers) qualification
• Affinity with commercial dynamics, sales and pricing strategy
• Experience improving a finance or business control operating model

Why join us?

• Build a long-term career with a permanent contract and competitive rewards
• Enjoy 36 holiday days and the flexibility of hybrid working Secure your future with a strong pension package and attractive employee discounts
• Take on one of the most business critical roles in Group Finance, at a company at the heart of the energy transition

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

At BDR Thermea Group, we don't just talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a member of our team, you will be part of a company that is leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future and Customer Focus and commitment to making a positive impact on the world. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting your growth, development, and well-being. As a possible future employee, you can expect to be part of a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Take the first step towards your exciting career with BDR Thermea Group and join us on our journey towards a sustainable future.