Transport Controller Europe

Coty; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Coty is seeking a Transport Controller – Europe to drive financial visibility and performance across transportation costs. You will lead reporting, forecasting and month-end close, acting as a partner to the European Logistics organization in a dynamic, global setting.

You will collaborate with Transport and Supply Finance leadership, delivering insights and maintaining dashboards while supporting cost optimization initiatives. This role offers hybrid work within a fast-paced, international team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance (planning, reporting, analysis).
• Proven business partnering experience.
• Degree in Finance or Accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process for transportation costs across Europe.
• Perform deep-dive analysis on transportation costs and customs duties.
• Own and maintain transport finance dashboards and data accuracy across systems.
• Present transportation performance in monthly reviews to stakeholders.
• Contribute to finance and logistics transformation projects.

Skills

Finance planning and reporting

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Logistics/transport finance

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

HFM

Power BI

Job description

As our Transport Controller – Europe, you will act as a key finance business partner to the European Logistics organization, driving financial visibility, accuracy, and performance across transportation costs while supporting strategic decision-making.

The role

As our Transport Controller – Europe, you play a critical role in managing reporting, forecasting, and planning of transportation costs across Europe. Acting as a co-pilot to the Transport function, you will ensure accurate financial data, deliver performance insights, and support operational and strategic initiatives within a complex logistics environment.

You will be reporting to the Transport / Supply Finance leadership, and you will manage:

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead the month-end close process for transportation costs across Europe
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals and cost recognition
• Review accrual files (e.g. ControlPay, freight audit data) with relevant teams
• Manage manual accruals and non-PO invoices to ensure cost completeness
• Book freight, customs duty, and service-related accruals

2. Performance Analysis & Insights

• Perform deep-dive analysis on transportation costs and customs duties
• Identify risks and opportunities vs. budget and forecasts
• Deliver variance analysis across AOP, forecast, and prior year
• Provide executive-level insights on cost drivers to senior leadership
• Maintain and own transport finance dashboards

3. Financial Control & Data Accuracy

• Ensure accurate booking and coding of transportation costs
• Own and maintain key datasets (e.g. lane mapping, cost allocation structures)
• Resolve complex master data and coding issues with relevant teams
• Perform audits and reviews to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance
• Collaborate with Freight Audit teams to ensure accurate invoicing and cost tracking

4. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as key finance partner to Global Transport and Logistics teams
• Present transportation performance in monthly reviews
• Support business decision-making with data-driven insights
• Partner with Procurement on RFQ processes and cost optimization initiatives
• Serve as main contact for freight-related topics

5. Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to finance and logistics transformation projects
• Build advanced Excel models to analyze cost, volume, and mix drivers
• Support process improvements and automation opportunities
• Contribute to evolving finance and logistics best practices

You are a Coty fit

As a finance business partner with strong analytical capabilities, you thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment and enjoy working at the intersection of Finance and Supply Chain.

Your skills and experience include:

• 5+ years of experience in Finance (planning, reporting, analysis)
• Proven business partnering experience
• Degree in Finance or Accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong Office skills; Power BI is a plus
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or HFM
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate complex data into clear insights
• Ability to work under deadlines and deliver results
• Experience in logistics or transport finance is a strong advantage

If you’re ready to play a key role in driving supply chain financial performance across Europe, we want you on our team!

What we offer

This role offers strong exposure and impact within Coty’s Supply Chain Finance organization.

• High-visibility role partnering with Logistics and Finance leadership
• Opportunity to influence cost performance across a complex European network
• Exposure to global stakeholders and transformation initiatives
• Dynamic, international working environment
• Hybrid working model