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Business Controller

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

Are you passionate about driving sustainable growth through financial expertise and analytical insights?

The role

As a Business Controller at Euro Pool System (EPS), you will play an important role in our mission to promote sustainable, reusable packaging solutions. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a real difference through creative financial solutions and operational enhancements. You will focus on data analysis, reporting, and BI dashboard development to support management decisions. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining reporting frameworks, analyzing trends, and providing insights to help streamline and professionalize our business operations.

You will assist in preparing budgets and forecasts, support the evaluation of business cases originated throughout Europe with detailed data analysis, participate in improvement projects and collaborate with other business controllers (in the regions). Additionally, you will develop and refine reports to visualize key financial metrics, work closely with the business intelligence team to turn data into actionable insights, and engage with operational and commercial units to understand their financial needs and challenges.

Are you ready to enhance financial planning and reporting at a leading sustainable packaging company?

In this role, you will work alongside the business control team at headquarters and partner with regional controllers across Europe. You will be the link between financial data and business strategy, helping to translate numbers into meaningful narratives that drive important decisions. Join us in a dynamic and profitable environment with a clear strategy for continued success.

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 young and ambitious professional who blends strong analytical thinking with excellent digital skills. You have a talent for spotting trends and enhancing existing reports. Your enthusiasm for building internal networks and identifying opportunities for improvement distinguishes you. Additionally, 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 4 years of work experience in a relevant financial role or related experience within an (international) organisation, of which at least 2 years of experience as (business) controller.
  • Proficiency in English and preferably Dutch, spoken and written.
  • Proficient in Excel with hands-on experience in creating dashboards using Power BI.
  • Keen interest in building an internal network and gaining a deep understanding of the business.

Our offer
The position of Business Controller at Euro Pool System offers you a lot of opportunities and room for your own ideas. 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.
  • 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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