Business Controller

Do you enjoy turning data into insights that help steer sales performance and business decisions? Do you have a strong background in financial analysis and sales controlling, and are you ready to take ownership of forecasts, reporting, and strategic planning?

Company Overview

Our client is a leading global healthcare company with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and improving patients’ lives. With a collaborative culture and international presence, the organization combines scientific expertise with a commitment to long-term growth. You will be joining a dynamic and supportive environment that values both professional excellence and personal development.

Role Overview

As a Business Sales Controller, you will play a key role in supporting commercial decision-making. This position combines financial analysis expertise with sales operations knowledge to drive revenue optimization, ensure accurate sales reporting, and provide strategic insights that enable the business to achieve its growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and analyse monthly sales reports, rolling forecasts
• Monitor sales performance against budgets, rolling forecasts, and KPIs
• Monitor the import/export rate
• Develop and maintain sales dashboards and performance metrics
• Ensure accuracy of revenue recognition and sales data integrity

Sales Operations Support

• Collaborate with sales teams to establish rolling forecasts and budgets
• Support pricing strategy development through margin analysis and competitive assessments
• Strategic Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the annual sales budgeting and planning process
• Develop rolling forecasts and scenario planning models
• Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence research
• Support business case development for new products, markets, or initiatives
• Participate in monthly business reviews

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Design and implement sales reporting processes and controls
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards and accounting principles
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements
• Maintain documentation for audit purposes and internal controls (rebates & sales tax)
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities

Whom We Are Looking For?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, sales operations, or business controlling
• Experience with SAP, Board, or other reporting systems
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is considered a strong advantage
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
• Knowledge of BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Dutch fluency

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Well-being budget and travel allowance
• Health care coverage for you and your partner (partially covered)
• Pension scheme
• The opportunity to join an international and innovative organization with a mission-driven purpose
• A role with real business impact, contributing to strategic decision-making and commercial success
• Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive environment
• Exposure to international markets and cutting-edge pharmaceutical business practices

Next Steps
If you’re interested in this opportunity and meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process.

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