Senior Business Controller

Springboard Network; Vianen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Vianen is seeking a strategic financial partner to oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting. This mid-senior level, full-time role requires strong analytical and communication skills to influence stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing budgets, preparing reports, analyzing performance metrics, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates hold an Executive Master Finance & Control and possess abilities in strategic thinking and problem-solving, ensuring effective financial insights support business decisions.

Qualifications

• In-depth financial analysis and interpretation of complex data.
• Ability to connect financial insights to operational realities.
• Effectively present findings and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and oversee management reporting.
• Act as an advisor to management and business units.
• Monitor key performance indicators and metrics.
• Evaluate and develop business cases for new projects.
• Drive initiatives to improve financial processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication and influencing skills

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership and autonomy

Education

Executive Master Finance & Control

Job description

The ideal candidate acts as a strategic financial partner, responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support business decisions. Key duties include preparing budgets and forecasts, analyzing financial and operational data, advising management on strategy, and driving business improvement initiatives. This role requires strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and influence stakeholders across the organization.

Core responsibilities

• Financial planning and analysis:Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and core operational metrics. Analyze financial and non‑financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Financial reporting:Prepare and oversee periodic and ad‑hoc management reporting, including monthly packages.
• Business partnership:Act as advisor and partner to management and business units. Challenge assumptions and provide financial insights to support decision‑making.
• Performance management:Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Analyze business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Business case development:Evaluate and develop business cases for new projects and investments.
• Process improvement:Drive initiatives to improve financial processes, automation, and overall efficiency across departments.

Key skills and qualifications

• Strong analytical skills:Ability to conduct in‑depth financial analysis and interpret complex data.
• Strategic thinking: "Helicopter view" to see the big picture and connect financial insights to operational reality.
• Communication and influencing skills:Ability to clearly present findings and influence senior stakeholders, often across different departments.
• Problem‑solving abilities:Skill in navigating ambiguity and finding solutions to complex issues.
• Leadership and autonomy:Ability to work independently, take ownership, and mentor or review the work of others.
• Hold an Executive Master Finance & Control

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting