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Junior Business Controller

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Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? As a Junior Business Controller, you will become a valued sparring partner for our sales team and play an active role in achieving our financial goals. Every day, we embrace the challenge of bringing together our international trading activities and the world of global finance. Ready to make a difference?

Reach your full potential as a Junior Business Controller
As a Junior Business Controller, you are the go-to person for our commercial departments. You will be working in the Finance Team for our Liquor business, a team consisting of 7 controllers and 5 FA employees, and you will report directly to the Senior Controller.

In your first weeks, you will start with the basics to get a good understanding of the administration and the system: processing purchase invoices, managing cash and bank transactions, and checking goods invoices and payment flows. You will quickly develop into an advisor for our commercial and management teams.

You will work closely with the Senior Controller and play a crucial role in providing insights into financial performance. You will be responsible for preparing management reports and developing and monitoring the budget. These activities are essential for making strategic decisions and optimizing our business operations.

What else will you do?

Prepare weekly and monthly management reports
Act as a sparring partner for management and the business
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the Balance Sheet and P&L, including monthly and annual closures
Analyse financial results and identify trends
Monitor financial KPIs, ratios, and working capital
Prepare documentation for audits

Qualifications

This is you

You quickly spot patterns in large datasets and enjoy working with numbers. In addition to your analytical skills, you can translate complex data into a clear and understandable narrative. You’re outspoken, persistent, and thorough in your approach. Advising and acting as a sparring partner come naturally to you, and you stand your ground when it counts.

You:

Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a financial or economic field
Have at least internship experience, with preferably 2 years of experience in finance
Are skilled in Excel and quick to learn other financial systems
Are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken

Additional Information

A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus
Initially, a one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
25 vacation days, with the possibility to purchase additional days
A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office, or an allowance if you’re working remotely (from home)
The flexibility to work 1 day a week from home
A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us
The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function
A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding)
Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivor’s insurance
Free use of our company gym
Bicycle plan where you can benefit from a substantial discount

Average salary estimate

$50000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Junior Business Controller, B&S Group

At B&S, we’re on a mission to make premium consumer goods accessible to everyone, no matter where they are in the world. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the top 500 most reputable companies in the Netherlands, ranking high in sustainability and employer attractiveness. Now, we’re looking for a Junior Business Controller to join our Finance Team at our Farmsum office. In this exciting role, you’ll work closely with our commercial departments to drive financial success. Your journey will begin with gaining an understanding of our administration processes, such as processing purchase invoices and managing cash transactions. As you grow in the role, you’ll become a crucial advisor, collaborating with the Senior Controller and the sales team. You will take charge of preparing engaging management reports, analyzing financial results, and monitoring key performance indicators—all essential tasks in steering our business effectively. Your analytical prowess will shine as you spot patterns in large data sets and turn complex figures into clear narratives. If you’re a proactive communicator with a degree in finance or economics and have some experience in the field, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the challenge and see how you can make a significant impact as a Junior Business Controller at B&S, where we value your insights and encourage your growth.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Junior Business Controller at B&S?

As a Junior Business Controller at B&S, your core responsibilities include preparing weekly and monthly management reports, analyzing financial results, and ensuring the accuracy of the Balance Sheet and P&L. You'll also monitor financial KPIs and work closely with the Senior Controller to provide valuable insights for strategic decisions.