Jr Business Controller

Job Title

Jr Business Controller

Job Description

Introduction

Are you in the early stages of your finance career and eager to grow in a dynamic, international team? Vanderlande is looking for a Junior Business Controller who is passionate about finance controlling, automation, and continuous improvement. 

You will join our EMEA Project & Service Control team, a highly collaborative group that oversees the financial performance of large-scale projects and service contracts across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. This is a unique opportunity to build your skills in a multinational setting while contributing to financial excellence and continuous improvement across our domains: Airports, Warehousing, and Distribution. 

This role is based in our Veghel headquarters (NL), with a hybrid team spanning London, Barcelona, Mönchengladbach and Paris. 

What will you be doing?

As a Junior Business Controller, you will support the team in key financial processes and be empowered to take initiative, learn continuously, and grow into a full Business Controller role over time.  

Your main tasks include: 

• Assisting in the preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial data for projects and service contracts. 

• Supporting monthly forecasting processes, identifying deviations, and helping explain performance drivers. 

• Collaborating with Controllers and Project Managers to track cost and revenue performance. 

• Participating in initiatives to automate and streamline financial processes. 

• Using tools like Excel, Power BI, and other data platforms to drive insights and efficiencies. 

• Contributing to continuous improvement and helping implement smarter ways of working. 

• Supporting compliance with internal controls and finance policies. 

• Participating in financial review meetings and building strong relationships with business stakeholders. 

• Learning and growing into responsibility for assigned project and service portfolios. 

What do we seek from you?

You are early in your finance journey but eager to make an impact. You love data, have a curious mind, and want to contribute to building a high-performing, tech-driven finance function. 

Skills & Qualifications 

Must-Haves 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Economics, or a related field 

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in a finance, business control, or FP&A role.

• Understanding of accounting principles 

• Strong knowledge of Excel, with experience in data analysis 

• Exposure to Power BI or other dashboarding/visualization tools 

• A strong interest in automation, technology, and process improvement 

• Good communication and teamwork skills 

• Analytical mindset and eagerness to learn 

• Fluent in English 

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a multinational or project-based environment 

• Interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement.

What we offer​

In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.​

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4420 to € 5250 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale. 

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:​
 

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).​
• Flexible working hours.​
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).​
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.​
• Working from home allowance.​
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.​
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.​
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.​
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.​
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Your application

This role is specifically for early career professionals.
Do you find this role suitable for your expertise and experience? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role. We are not able to provide relocation support for this role.

PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.