Senior Business Controller

Fastned; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Vegetarian meals provided

Electric pool cars

29 holidays + 2 mission days

Pension plan

Stock options

Mental wellbeing program (Nilo Health)

Gym membership access

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fastned is accelerating the transition to electric mobility with a rapidly expanding European network. We seek a Senior Business Controller who will act as a strategic partner, turning complex data into actionable advice for Directors and the Supervisory Board.

You will own budgeting, build robust financial models, and drive cross-border reporting in a high-growth environment. You will collaborate with data analysts and finance teams across Europe, own forecasting, and contribute to durable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• Fluent in English; other European languages a plus.
• Strong ability to influence board-level decisions and communicate clearly.
• Hands-on with management control, investment appraisal and valuation, building scalable tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business managers to analyze KPIs and dashboards and provide actionable insights.
• Build three-statement financial models and scenario analyses for cash management and investments.
• Own budgeting: track opex and capex across Europe with updated estimates.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and streamline processes.
• Collaborate across borders on commercial, marketing, operations and engineering projects in a high-growth, international setting.
• Support quarterly and annual IFRS reporting and engage with Audit Committee.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

KPI analysis

Dashboards

Forecasting

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

IFRS reporting

Accounting

Tax & treasury

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Job description

Fastned is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Since 2012, we have been building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast-charging stations across Europe powered entirely by solar and wind energy. We now operate over 400 stations across nine countries, with an ambitious goal of reaching 1,000 stations by 2030. We are not building infrastructure for its own sake. Every station we open is a tangible step in the transition away from fossil fuels.

The Role As our Senior Business Controller , you aren't just crunching numbers, you're a strategic partner supporting and guiding business performance growth. Reporting to the Director FP&A, you'll dive into complex data and turn it into the clear, actionable advice our Directors and (Supervisory) Board need to keep Fastned on track. You'll use your financial expertise to support our teams across Europe, building strong relationships across different cultures and departments along the way. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-growing organization where no two days are the same, you'll feel right at home here. Together, we'll ensure our performance growth stays as ambitious as our mission.

What you'll do

• Be a Strategic Partner: Use your business acumen to analyze KPIs and dashboards, highlight trends, providing expert advice that helps Business Managers hit their goals.
• Forecast the Future: Build reliable three statement financial models and scenario analyses for cash management and high-stakes investment decisions.
• Own the Budget: Track opex and capex across Europe, benchmarking performance and aligning updated estimates with the business.
• Scale for Growth: Identify opportunities to boost financial performance and proactively optimize our business processes, ensuring our financial operations are lean, scalable, and ready to support our rapidly expanding network
• Collaborate Across Borders: Work on diverse projects involving commercial propositions, marketing activities, operations, retail, product & engineering in a high-growth, international environment.
• Support Group Reporting: Contribute to our quarterly and annual IFRS reports and participate in dialogues with the Audit Committee.
• Finance Domain Expertise: Knowledge of related finance domains such as accounting, tax, and treasury is considered a strong asset and will be highly valued in this role.

About you

5+ years of experience in a similar role, and ideally you hold a Master's in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. You are a clear communicator and have the maturity to influence decision-making at the board level. You're a master of management control, investment appraisal, and valuation. You don't just use existing tools, you're a "master tool-maker" who can build scalable solutions from scratch. You're comfortable working with large, complex datasets and the tools that manage them. You can navigate high volumes of data efficiently and turn them into reliable, decision-ready outputs. You collaborate closely with Data Analysts to ensure our information flows are seamless and our outputs are strategic. You have a hands-on, inquisitive attitude. You're quick to spot risks and opportunities, and you're comfortable taking full ownership of complex projects with a high degree of autonomy. You are fluent in English. Additional European languages are considered a plus. Most importantly, you have a genuine passion for the energy transition. You want your work to mean something and are excited to help Fastned grow.

Join us in building a better future! We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We focus on work-life balance, provide genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place.

Electric mobility is new territory for you? Don't worry! As part of your onboarding, you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything about our industry and fast‑charging infrastructure.

Our benefits package includes:

• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities.
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office.
• To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites, you'll get access to our fully shared electric pool cars.
• 29 holidays + 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned's mission or to support a cause that is important to you.
• Pension plan fully covered by Fastned.
• Stock option plan: We believe in shared value creation.
• Mental Wellbeing with nilo health: Access to a confidential mental health platform offering 1-on-1 coaching with psychologists, group sessions, and a variety of digital self-care tools.
• Enjoy a sponsored membership providing flexible access to a wide network of gyms, fitness classes, and wellness facilities across the NL.
• Going the extra mile for parents: Beyond offering paid parental leave