Strategic Business Controller

Heineken; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 91,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-year contract

Vacation days 20 + 10 flex

Work from home 2 days/wk

Pension plan

NS travel card

Job summary

Heineken is seeking a Strategic Business Controller & Business Control Manager in Amsterdam. You will partner with OpCo leadership, drive planning and performance management, and strengthen financial governance across Europe’s export & GDF functions.

You will lead a team of Business Controllers, deliver actionable management reporting, and ensure strict financial stewardship while enabling fact-based decisions aligned with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting.
• 5-10 years of finance experience, ideally FMCG or international environment.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, governance, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to OpCo Management Team with strategic insights.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes.
• Own governance calendar and performance review cycles; ensure financial discipline.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Business Controllers; foster collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Business partnering

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting

Tools

SAP

P50

Reporting tools

Job description

Strategic Business Controller & Business Control Manager

Function: Finance EMEA Export & GDF
Department: Business Controlling
Location: Amsterdam
Reports to: Manager Finance EMEA Export & GDF
Closing date : 18th of September

About the role

As Strategic Business Controller, you are a key business partner to the OpCo Management Team, helping shape strategy, drive performance, and create long-term value.

You will lead the planning and performance management cycle, providing insights that support strategic decision-making across the business. Through a combination of financial expertise, commercial understanding, and stakeholder influence, you will challenge performance, identify opportunities, and ensure the business remains focused on delivering its strategic ambitions.

Leading a team of Business Controllers, you will play a critical role in strengthening business control capabilities, embedding financial discipline, and enabling fact-based decision-making across the organization.

What you will do

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to the OpCo Management Team, translating business performance into strategic insights and recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of the OpCo strategy through robust performance management and governance.
• Provide decision support through business cases, investment evaluations, and scenario modelling.

Planning & Performance Management

• Lead the annual planning, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes across the business.
• Facilitate target setting and resource allocation discussions to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and challenge assumptions to improve business results.
• Deliver clear and actionable management reporting and performance insights.

Governance & Financial Excellence

• Own and manage the governance calendar, planning cycles, and performance review processes.
• Lead risk and opportunity assessments and ensure strong financial stewardship across the organization.
• Drive functional excellence, budget compliance, and continuous improvement in business control processes.
• Act as the primary finance contact for the Europe Regional Finance team.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Business Controllers, creating a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Support the professional growth of team members through coaching, development planning, and performance management.

What you bring

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within FMCG or another complex international environment.
• Strong understanding of business economics, financial planning, performance management, and governance processes.
• Experience in strategic and/or commercial business controlling.
• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of different Route-to-Consumer models.
• Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and management teams.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Experience working with financial systems and reporting tools such as SAP, P50, and reporting platforms.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Leadership capabilities

You are a leader who embodies HEINEKEN behaviours and inspires others through collaboration, challenge, and support.

You:

• Shape direction by connecting financial insights to business strategy.
• Build strong relationships across functions and stakeholder groups.
• Influence senior leaders through credible challenge and constructive dialogue.
• Translate complex information into clear actions and priorities.
• Develop people and create an environment where teams can thrive.
• Drive execution while continuously improving ways of working.

We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Research shows that not everyone applies unless they meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. What matters most is your willingness to learn, your curiosity, and your ambition to make an impact.

At HEINEKEN, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed.

What's in it for you ?

• A gross montly salary between € 8,173.00- €10,508.00, depending on your experience. This is excluding Short term Incentives.
• Start with a one-year contract, with the chance for a permanent role.
• Plenty of vacation time : enjoy vacation 20days per year, plus a flexible budget to add 10extra days - that's 6weeks in total
• Work-life balance: benefit from generous parental leave and the flexibility to work form home up to 2 days per week.
• Strong pension plan: HEINEKEN covers 2/3 of your pension contributions, helping you secure your future
• Stress-free commuting: tavel easily with an NS business card for public transport or mileage reimbursement of €0.25 per km (up to 30km for a single journey)
• Grow with us: we offer endless opportunities for you to learn, grow and explote new career paths, both locally & globally.
• Sustainability at hear: Join a company committed to CO2-neutral locations by 2030
• Employee discounts: enjoy special offers on our iconic beers and other amazing products - Cheers!!

For more information about this job opening, we highly encourage you to reach out to Jacqueline Markslag , Director Business Control HGP