Business Controller – International Trade (French-speaking)

For our client Samskip we are looking for an experienced Business Controller. Do you thrive in an international, entrepreneurial setting? Do you speak French? Please read further!

Your potential employer
Samskip is a truly international company that innovates the most advanced sustainable and multimodal
international transport solutions. With a turnover of more than 900 million euros, 1450 employees and
offices in 24 countries (in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia), Samskip is one of the largest
transport companies in Europe.

Your department/ team
Samskip is expanding in several international regions where French is a key business language. To
support these trade areas, a mid-senior Business Controller who speaks fluent French and thrives in a
diverse logistics environment is sought. You will be instrumental in analyzing performance, providing
insights, and supporting local and international managing directors.
Based at headquarters in Rotterdam, the role forms part of a larger finance team, working closely with
three other business controllers as well as accounting and reporting staff and managers, and various
Business Unit and Trade managers. You report to the Head of Business Control.

Your tasks and responsibilities
• Act as a financial business partner for international trade areas, particularly those where French
is spoken.
• Analyze, monitor, and challenge business performance across multiple trade lanes.
• Provide financial insights and dashboards to support commercial and strategic decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support regional and local Managing Directors in achieving business targets.
• Create business cases, margin analyses, and investment proposals.
• Drive process improvements and automation in reporting (e.g., Power BI).
• Align financial practices and systems across countries (e.g., SAP integration, OneStream).
• Understand and manage organizational sensitivities in multicultural contexts.

Your knowledge and experience
• A university degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• 4–6 years’ experience in business control, preferably in international trade or logistics.
• Fluent in French and English (Dutch is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, and preferably SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
• Comfortable working with diverse teams and cross-border projects.
• Good explaining financial analysis to non-financials, storytelling to create value and action.

We offer you
• An international role with direct impact on business performance.
• A hybrid model based in Rotterdam with international travel opportunities.
• Supportive and development-focused company culture.
• 28 vacation days and a 13th-month salary.
• Travel and internet allowances.
• Holiday allowance

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

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