Business Controller at Robert Walters
3012 Rotterdam, , Netherlands -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Nov, 25

Salary

75.0

Posted On

29 Aug, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Financials, Power Bi, Excel, Finance, Communication Skills, Economics, English, Dutch

Industry

Financial Services

Description

For our client Samskip we are looking for an experienced Business Controller. Do you thrive in an international, entrepreneurial setting? Please read further!
DESCRIPTIONYour potential employer
Samskip is a truly international company delivering innovative and sustainable multimodal transport
solutions. With a turnover of more than €900 million, 1,450 employees, and offices in 24 countries, it is
one of Europe’s leading logistics providers. At the Rotterdam headquarters, you will join a larger finance and business control team, collaborating with fellow controllers, accounting professionals, and business leaders. You will report to the Head of Business Control and act as a trusted advisor to regional and local management.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
  • 5-8 years of experience in business control, preferably in an international or logistics setting.
  • Strong performance management background and ability to challenge and support business

decisions.

  • Independent and proactive with strong influencing skills.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
  • Experience with Power BI, Excel, and preferably SAP S4 Hanna and OneStream.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financials into actionable business

insights.

  • Able to work effectively in a matrixed and cross-cultural environment.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a business partner to senior management across trade regions.
  • Deliver insightful financial analysis and challenge assumptions to improve performance.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
  • Monitor and drive KPIs and performance dashboards.
  • Provide business cases and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions.
  • Improve and harmonize financial processes across systems and entities.
  • Support the rollout and adoption of tools such as SAP, Power BI, and OneStream.
  • Lead and support initiatives that drive change and increase transparency.
  • Navigate organizational sensitivities and foster alignment across teams.
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