We are looking for a Business Controller! Do you have strong communicative and analytical skills, and do you get excited by using the newest and best in class tools to provide actionable insight? Do you like to challenge your stakeholders and colleagues, and would you love to work in a challenging, fast-growing and innovative international environment? Then we must be looking for you!
This Is What Your Role Looks Like
As Business Controller, you are responsible for supporting the strategy of Basic-Fit. You’ll provide valuable insights and function as a strong sparring partner to support business stakeholders in various projects.
In this role, you are responsible for business partnership with the colleagues facility and property team. Focus will be on efficient and smooth club maintenance of the more than 1600 club within the financial goals of the company.

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare and attend Business Review Meetings between operational management and Board (CEO, CFO, COO &CCO;);
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables, anticipating business issues and driving good decision-making through first class financial and commercial analysis;
• Improve the quality of the management reports/business analysis;
• Be a key player in the rolling forecast process;
• Be a liaison between the Business and the Finance department;
• Identify and address possible business process improvements;
• Contribute to various (companywide) projects and working groups.

You will be working within the Business Control team. A talented international team with quick-thinking financial professionals, generating high-quality analyses and advises while working closely with the business.
Meet your future colleagues: Niels van der Schuit, Jesse Janson, and Adriaan Bos.
Who Are You?
You have a curious mindset and a self-motivated, enthusiastic personality. You are able to maintain good business relations, and are not afraid to share your opinion.

Additionally, we’re looking for someone who is:

• A Bachelor/Master degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Economics (HBO/WO);
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience of which 3 years in Business Control;
• Self-starter with strong team skills;
• Proven problem-solving skills;
• Good communication skills with strong influencing abilities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Good communicating skills in a second language (e.g. French, Spanish, German or Dutch) is a plus;
• Experience in multi site operations (eg. Retail) is a big plus.
• Ability to understand and respond to business needs in a rapidly changing environment.

What We Offer You
At Basic-Fit, it’s not just about work, it’s about your growth. As a Business Controller, you’ll have the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.

What you can expect from us:

• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.
• Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment.
• Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.
• Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).
• Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.

About Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit is Europe’s largest low-cost, high-value fitness chain, with more than 4 million members across 1,600+ clubs. We are continuously growing and improving. If you’re looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you’ve come to the right place!

What Makes Us Unique?

• Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don’t just work for our members, partners, and teams—we work with them.
• Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.

Apply Now!
Ready for your next adventure? Click the Apply button, and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Questions? Feel free to contact Kerensa (Senior Corporate Recruiter) at kerensa.vanderlans@basic-fit.com

• Prepare and attend Business Review Meetings between operational management and Board (CEO, CFO, COO &CCO;);
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables, anticipating business issues and driving good decision-making through first class financial and commercial analysis;
• Improve the quality of the management reports/business analysis;
• Be a key player in the rolling forecast process;
• Be a liaison between the Business and the Finance department;
• Identify and address possible business process improvements;
• Contribute to various (companywide) projects and working groups