Business Controller

For our client Euro Pool Systems (EPS) we are looking for an assertive Business Controller. Interested? Please read further!

Your potential employer

Euro Pool Group consists of 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.

With approximately 700 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 over €500 million.

Your tasks and responsibilities

As a 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.

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. The future Business Controller will operate in a healthy and profitable environment with a clear strategy to continue the successful growth of the past years.

Your knowledge and experience

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.
• Proficiency in English and preferably Dutch, spoken and written.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with dashboards/Power BI.
• Eagerness to understand the business and looking for ‘the story behind’ the numbers.

We offer you

The position of 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”.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.