Strategic Business Controller

The HEINEKEN Company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 91,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Parental leave

Work from home

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company in Amsterdam seeks a Strategic Business Controller & Business Control Manager to partner with OpCo leadership, drive planning cycles, and strengthen financial governance. You will lead a team of controllers, challenge performance, and enable value creation across Europe and beyond.

With 5–10 years in finance, FMCG experience, and fluency in English, you will influence senior stakeholders and translate data into business actions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a finance or business field.
• 5–10 years' finance experience in FMCG or international environments.
• Experience with SAP, P50, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to the OpCo Management Team with actionable insights.
• Lead planning, budgeting, and rolling forecast processes across the business.
• Drive governance, risk assessment, and financial excellence across the organization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Business Controllers.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Financial governance

Strategic business partnering

Education

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

Tools

SAP

P50

Reporting platforms

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 20 days per year, plus a flexible budget to add 10 extra days - that's 6 weeks 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!!