Business Controller - International Services/SaaS Organisation

Business Controller - International Services/SaaS Organisation

Location: Gelderland, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Salary: €70.000 - €100.000

Ref: HB1016

Finatal are working with a high-growth, PE-backed international organisation headquartered in the Netherlands. As the business continues to scale across multiple regions, they are seeking a strategic and analytical Business Controller to strengthen financial performance and support sustainable expansion.

The Role:

As Business Controller, you will report directly to the Group CFO and play a key role in delivering strategic financial insights, driving performance, and supporting decision-making across the organisation. This is a high-impact role, working closely with both operational and executive stakeholders in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Business Partnering: Collaborate with regional teams to proactively monitor and influence financial performance.
• KPI Development & Insight Generation: Build and manage key performance indicators that align with strategic objectives and operational priorities.
• Forecasting & Scenario Planning: Lead forward-looking financial models, forecasts, and business case evaluations to inform decision-making.
• Executive-Level Reporting: Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Support the planning cycle to ensure alignment between financial plans and business strategy.
• Risk & Opportunity Identification: Highlight trends, risks, and growth opportunities; propose actionable recommendations to enhance results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Improve data quality, automate reporting, and implement performance management best practices.
• Strategic Projects & M&A Support: Contribute to international growth initiatives, including M&A integration and investment cases.

Your Profile:

• 3-5 years of experience in business control, FP&A, or financial analysis, ideally in a fast-paced, PE-backed or international business.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with a strategic and detail-oriented mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and BI tools (Power BI preferred); experience with ERP systems or SQL is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership.

What's On Offer:

• A strategic finance role in a dynamic, PE-backed international environment.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in key strategic decisions.
• A growth-focused, entrepreneurial culture with clear career development potential.
• Competitive compensation and a flexible, hybrid working model.