Business Controller

Are you looking for a challenging adventure, and are you ready to enhance financial control and drive operational excellence in an international company? Then look no further because we might have a match!

Who are we?

Bizzdesign is a thriving SaaS company, that has been transforming industries for the past 25 years, headquartered in Paris (FR), Berlin (GE), Utrecht (NL), and Enschede (NL). We are a dedicated team of over 600 diverse individuals, representing over 25 nationalities, collaborating in over 19 countries.

At Bizzdesign, you will join a passionate team of international experts who are always ready to lend a helping hand. We offer an environment defined by integrity, low ego, problem-solving, and effective teamwork.

Our software platform plays a pivotal role in enabling global organizations, with many of them listed as Fortune 500 companies, to make informed decisions and drive change. Your work at Bizzdesign will have a tangible, worldwide impact in a constantly evolving landscape that demands continuous adaptation.

What will you do?

As a Business Controller at Bizzdesign, you will drive management reporting and performance analysis, delivering proactive insights and in-depth data-driven support across all entities. This role offers opportunities to enhance Bizzdesign’s reporting structures and lead business controlling efforts while providing ad hoc analyses for key stakeholders.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager as part of the FP&A team, you will work from our headquarters in an international environment, contributing to strategic analyses that support Bizzdesign’s growth and development.

Your responsibilities include:

• Build and improve scalable planning & control cycle in international surroundings.
• Harmonize KPI-deck for the group.
• Manage financial monthly closing, including accurate reporting and compliance, and help build the business control function.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and actively engage stakeholders.
• Analyze and report financial and non-financial figures for assigned business units.
• Provide clear explanations for deviations and actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Drive cost control and align cost follow-ups with organizational goals.
• Act as a sparring partner for Management, Operational, and Commercial departments.
• Develop and evaluate business cases, investment applications, and risk analyses.
• Enhance analytical tools using ERP and BI-driven solutions.
• Perform periodic financial analyses, including profitability, trends, and competitive landscapes.

What are we looking for?

• You have a bachelor's degree in Business Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role within an international SaaS organization.
• You have excellent skills in reporting, Excel, and Power BI.
• You have previous working experience with PE or have extensive experience in M&A-environment.
• You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust and foster strong collaborations internally and externally.
• You have strong integrity and professionalism, working directly with the Management Team.
• You have an independent and proactive attitude with a commercial mindset; we are looking for somebody that can build the business control function (grow the team).
• You have experience working with diverse stakeholders in an international setting, with a talent for creating structure and clarity.
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written (French and/ or German is nice to have).
• You are ambitious and driven, with a natural ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• You are curious and innovative, contributing to organizational progress through the exploration of new solutions.
• You have demonstrated strong analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, and the ability to thrive as a collaborative team player in a high-performance team environment.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive package, including a robust pension scheme.
• 28 holiday days to recharge, and more if you need them.
• Extensive investment in your development and growth.
• A dynamic working atmosphere with great colleagues who foster positivity and camaraderie and many local events to connect on a personal level.
• Collaboration within an international environment, working with colleagues from around the globe, which includes traveling from time to time.
• A culture that values your ideas, suggestions, and initiatives, regardless of your tenure.
• Support for your ideal home office setup, including a monthly ‘Work from Home Allowance'.

For additional information about the role of Business Controller please contact Bram Alink who is the Recruiter at Bizzdesign via b.alink@bizzdesign.com.

Please Note:
Our search is specifically focused on candidates based in The Netherlands. To apply, please submit your application through our website or directly via this LinkedIn job post. Email applications will not be reviewed.

To all recruitment agencies: We have our recruitment needs fully covered, and we kindly ask that you refrain from contacting our recruiters or hiring managers. We do not entertain unsolicited acquisition attempts stemming from our job ads.