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Business Controller (Senior)

  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis
  • Rijswijk
  • Hybrid
  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis
  • Rijswijk
  • Hybrid

Ready to make a meaningful impact by transforming financial data into actionable insights for a leading sustainable packaging company?

The Role

As a Senior Business Controller at the headquarters of Euro Pool System (EPS), you will be at the heart of our mission to drive sustainable, reusable packaging solutions. As a key player in the business control team, you’ll be responsible for guiding financial planning, crafting and refining reporting frameworks, and uncovering valuable insights through trend analysis with a mindset and experience to consolidate and professionalise the business from a controlling point of view. You will prepare budgets and long-term forecasts, critically evaluate business cases, and provide strategic advice to senior management, supporting their decision-making process and ensuring the success of the organization.

Ready to drive financial planning and reporting at a leading sustainable packaging company?

Collaborating closely with the business control team at headquarters and partnering with regional controllers across Central, Central East, West and South Europe, as well as the UK and Ireland, you’ll be the essential link between financial data and meaningful business strategy. Working alongside an in-house business intelligence team and engaging directly with operational and commercial units, you will turn numbers into narratives that guide key decisions. Your financial expertise and analytical insights will be instrumental in identifying performance bottlenecks and enabling growth strategies. Furthermore, you will operate in a healthy and profitable environment with a clear strategy to continue the successful growth of the past years.

Great Place to Work

  • Diverse international environment

  • Career development opportunities

  • Circularity and sustainability

  • Social responsibility

  • Innovation and Technology

  • Continuous improvement

  • A pleasant workplace

  • Meaningful work

Skills & Requirements

You

You are an energetic and proactive Business Controller who combines strong analytical thinking with a hands-on approach and excellent digital skills. You have a keen eye for spotting trends and a natural ability to elevate existing reports, always seeking new ways to add value. Your enthusiasm for building internal networks and identifying opportunities for improvement sets you apart. Moreover, you excel as a team player with strong communication skills, making you an effective partner in driving both individual and collective success.

Further:

  • A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Economics, Finance & Control, Accountancy or Business Administration.
  • Minimum of 7 years of work experience in a relevant financial role or related experience within an (international) organisation, of which at least 4 years of experience as (business) controller.
  • You have proficiency in English, spoken and written. An additional language is beneficial (e.g., Dutch, German, Spanish or French).
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with dashboards/Power BI.
  • Eagerness to understand the business and looking for ‘the story behind’ the numbers.

Our offer

The position of Senior Business Controller at Euro Pool System offers you a lot of opportunities and room for your own input. You will work in a dynamic environment together with a team of Business Controllers at HQ and the five regional offices across Europe. Additionally, you can expect:

  • The opportunity to work 32 to 40 hours per week.
  • A competitive salary and a good pension scheme
  • 25 vacation days per year.
  • To be part of a team dedicated to promoting sustainability and circularity, ensuring operations align with ecological principles and long-term viability.
  • Many opportunities to develop yourself within the organization and become part of the network wherein the largest European retailers operate. You can actively contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. “It’s in your hands”.

About the company

Euro Pool Group (EPG) consists of two divisions: Euro Pool System (EPS) and La Palette Rouge (LPR), each with their own expertise in the field of pooling packaging solutions. Together, we are the largest logistics service provider of reusable standard packaging in Europe.

By sharing the benefits of our reusable packaging solutions with our customers and stakeholders, we contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. Our essential role in the fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain makes it a familiar sight in supermarkets and various retail outlets in Europe. With a strong focus on sustainability and IT developments, Euro Pool Group's circular supply chain solutions play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact and creating a greener future for the industry.

Euro Pool System has approximately 800 employees and 71 service centers in 18 countries, we serve customers in 27 countries with supply chain solutions, handling c. 1.3 billion crate movements per year. Our annual net turnover in Europe is approximately €500 million. Visit our website www.europoolsystem.com for more information.

Together, we can shape a circular supply chain for a better future!

Euro Pool Group takes full responsibility for our actions and decisions. As part of our selection process, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required upon acceptance of the job offer (costs will be reimbursed).

Let's shape a sustainable future together. Apply now!

We invite both internal and external applicants for this position, with internal candidates being given priority in case of equal suitability.


-We are founded in 1992.

-We introduced our iconic green reusable plastic crates (RPCs) in the 90's, which became a staple in the transportation and storage of fresh produce across Europe.

-In the mid-2000s, we implemented RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology to track and trace our RPCs more efficiently.

-In 2021 we started using the first recycled folding trays.

-We’ve got over 70 service centres all over Europe – you can find us in most countries. So, wherever you are in Europe, our efficient network has got you covered.

-Through new technologies and knowledge, we were able to lower our washing temperature in 2022 which resulted in significant reduction of between 47% and 52% in our gas consumption.

-In 2017 we agreed that we want to reduce our carbon footprint by 20% by 2025 by implementing several improvement projects.

Robin van der Hoeven | Contact Person

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