Business Controller (Operations)

About the role

HG is looking for an Operational Business Controller & Data Steward to strengthen the Finance team in Almere. In this role, you act as a strategic partner to senior management and play a key role in steering financial performance, cost control and data‑driven decision making.

You combine strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of how financial and operational data flows through the organisation. You recognise how data inconsistencies impact reporting and decisions and take ownership of data quality, controls and financial integrity across HG.

Working closely with Finance, Operations and senior stakeholders across multiple markets, you contribute to operational excellence and long‑term strategic initiatives. You combine business control with ownership of HG’s data models and operate with a high degree of autonomy, including developing and maintaining your own code.

HG is currently implementing a new ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics FSCM). As part of your onboarding, you will work closely with an external data engineer to quickly understand HG’s data models and processes.

What you will do

Operational Business Control & Data Ownership

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning for operational costs (COGS, Warehouse & Distribution, Inventory Control).

• Monitor operational cost performance and cost price developments, linking actuals, budget and forecast.

• Act as financial gatekeeper by identifying risks, opportunities and data inconsistencies in reporting.

• Support decision making through financial modelling, scenario analyses and business cases.

• Clearly explain financial results and business drivers to senior management and stakeholders.

Data Quality & Reporting

• Take ownership of financial and operational data quality, with focus on correct invoice booking, cost allocation and accuracy at source.

• Own and further develop Power BI dashboards, ensuring consistent definitions and a single source of truth.

• Identify structural data and process issues together with Finance and Operations and drive sustainable improvements.

• Support data governance and ensure reporting remains robust during and after ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics FSCM).

You will report to the Manager Business Control.

Job requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

• 5–8+ years of experience as a Business Controller or Finance Business Partner, preferably in an operational, logistics or production environment.

• Strong analytical capabilities combined with a solid understanding of business dynamics.

• Proven experience in financial accounting and a good understanding of how transactions, invoices and cost bookings flow through the organisation.

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and management reporting.

• Strong experience with  data analysis, data accuracy and financial systems, with the ability to spot inconsistencies and improve data quality.

• Deep understanding of Power BI, competent in developing Power BI models

• Understand and able to read Python and SQL code and willing to develop further and learn Python

• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights and recommendations.

• Strong communication skills and confidence in working with senior stakeholders.

• Proactive, critical and results‑driven mindset.

 Here’s what’s in it for you

Are you excited about the challenge this role offers? Then we’d love to tell you what we offer, including:

• An annual salary between €70.000 and €87.000 (including holiday allowance), depending on your experience.

• An annual (on-target) bonus of 10% of your gross annual salary.

• 30 vacation days based on a full-time contract.

• A pension plan.

• Full reimbursement of commuting costs when using public transportation.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A dynamic and ambitious work environment where initiative and ownership are valued.

We are HG!

At HG, a leading European brand in specialist cleaning and maintenance products, we believe a home should be a place where you can live carefree. With attention to the place where you live and care for the belongings that surround you. That’s why our products are developed to safely do exactly what they promise.

HG’s mission is to help you enjoy your home without worrying about what might go wrong. We achieve this through our highly effective, safe, and specialized cleaning solutions, along with expert advice.

From our headquarters in Almere we are dedicated to deliver superiority, innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. With a strong presence across Europe and beyond, we are continuously investing to make an even bigger impact. HG does what it promises.

Do you have any questions?

Our colleague Ilse de Groot (Corporate Recruiter) will gladly take the time to answer them. You can reach her at HR@hg.eu.

Would you like to apply for the position of Business Controller at HG? You can. Apply directly by uploading you CV. We aim to respond within 5 working days.