Business Controller

We are looking for a Business Controller to join our HQ in Barendrecht

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for financial excellence and leadership, we invite you to apply!

What We Do

Our purpose is to protect our customers, people and the environment. We do this by testing and inspecting fuel and oil for our customers in the Marine and Power industry and using this information to provide advice based on legislative and technical specifications. Our guidance enables our customers to improve business performance by optimising their use of resources, minimising their environmental emissions and operating in a more sustainable manner. The challenge of decarbonization of the Marine industry is massive towards 2030 and 2050 and VPS plays a critical role in this transformation. This is supported with digital products of own developed tools and recently acquired business that fully focus on reducing the carbon footprint of our customers.

VPS has its head office in Barendrecht (Rotterdam), The Netherlands, and is globally active with circa 300 employees with operations in 10 countries. A video of what we do can be found here: https://vimeo.com/815048914/5510640a0c

The Opportunity

As a Business Controller at our Head Offices in Barendrecht, you will play a key role in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. You will collaborate closely with various departments to monitor performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations to optimize business processes and achieve financial goals. You are the crucial Lynchpin between the business and finance!

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial forecasts, budgets, and variance reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights into business performance.
• Conduct profitability analysis and identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.
• Track budget performance and provide regular updates to management on variances and trends.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Present financial results and analysis to senior management and provide recommendations for action.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to department heads, providing financial guidance and support for projects and investments.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, assessing their potential impact on business performance.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor their effectiveness over time.
• Continuously review and enhance financial processes and systems to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices and standardized procedures to streamline workflows and improve reporting capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Master degree in Business Economics or Accounting, preferably supplemented with RC or comparable.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial software/systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools).
• Strategic thinker with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.
• Fluent English in both writing and speaking.
• Absolute integrity and a team player.

Our Offer to You

Together with the below compensations, we offer a challenging, highly responsible, and creative position within a market leading organisation.

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Premium-free pension.
• 50% Compensation for medical expenses.
• Minimum of 29 days annual leave.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally.
• Bonus arrangement based on company and individual performance.