Senior Business Controller

Abbott; Breda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent primary and secondary benefits

Extensive training

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Business Controller for its Logistics division in Breda, Netherlands. In this role, you will provide critical data analysis to support logistics and financial leadership to enhance profitability. Key responsibilities include preparing reports, analyzing data, and participating in month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, advanced Excel skills, and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Abbott offers an international role with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner to logistics and financial leadership.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to improve financial outcomes.
• Prepare reports for planning, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support projects.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Excel (pivot tables, scenarios)

PowerBI

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in business economics or business administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

For our Nutrition Supply Chain (ANSC) Division in the Netherlands, we are recruiting a Senior Business Controller AN Logistics to be based in our Warehouse Breda location of Abbott Logistics BV, Netherlands.

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in enabling logistics and financial leadership to make data‑driven decisions that impact the business’s profitability. This position provides comprehensive analysis and systematic data support, acting as a trusted business partner to logistics managers and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner to logistics and financial leadership within the assigned area.
• Analyze large, complex data sets to develop solutions that predict, measure, and improve financial outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver reports and analysis for planning, forecasting, balance sheet and P&L management, focusing on margin & profitability, capital, warehousing, product finishing, and other cost and ad‑hoc information.
• Participate in month‑end and year‑end close activities, including preparing journal entries, inter‑company billing, comments and reporting.
• Apply creative problem‑solving and rigorous analysis to support bottom‑up builds and ensure audit‑proof accuracy.
• Maintain organized systems for easy access to relevant data by AN Logistics management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support projects aimed at enhancing forecasting accuracy, transparency, and standardization.
• Actively participate in cross‑functional improvement projects.

Key Requirements

• 3‑7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Master’s degree level or equivalent, preferably in business economics or business administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, scenarios), PowerBI, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to connect the dots and make numbers speak.
• Highly accurate, detail‑oriented, and capable of preparing audit‑proof documentation.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and committed to process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills; able to simplify complex concepts and present results effectively.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch language preferred.
• Team player with experience working in a matrix organization.

What can we offer you?

Abbott offers an international role with excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, opportunities for career growth, extensive training, and a supportive workplace culture.