Business Controller

Turn financialinsightintoinnovationforthenextgenerationofsustainableheatingandcoolingsolutions

Yourrole

As our nextBusiness Controller R&D you will join the Group Finance & Control team and partner closely withstakeholdersacross BDRThermeaGroup. Together with the Business ControllerDevelopment Units (DU) you willprovidefinancial insights analyses and reporting that help R&D leaders make informed decisions and drive efficiency cost control and profitability.

You will support budgeting forecasting monthly performance reviews and business cases for new product development(NPD) addition you will contribute to improvement projects focused onharmonisingprocesses and furtherprofessionalisingR&D finance across the group.

Thisisahybridrolebasedin ApeldoorntheNetherlands. Wevalueflexibilityandcollaborationandencouragecolleaguestospendatleasttwodaysper week intheoffice.You will receive support for your home office set-up and travel costs.Limited international travel is occasionally offering opportunities to connect with colleagues and business partners across our globalorganisation.

Yourteam

You will be part of a close-knitbusinesscontrollingteam of four colleagues based in Apeldoorn. Together theinternationalteam partners with both our Development Units and Operationsorganisation creating a unique opportunity to gain insight into how innovation manufacturing and business performance come together. Regular team meetings knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration provide plenty of opportunities to learn grow and build a broadprofessionalnetwork.

In this role you will work closely with the BusinessControllerDU who will provide day-to-day guidance and coaching while reporting to the Senior Business Controller. As you grow in the role you may alsohave the opportunity tobroaden your scope by supportingcontrollingactivities within Operations.

Your key tasks

• Deliver financial analyses and insights to support decision-making within our Development UnitR&D.

• Monitor R&D performance through KPIs andanalysevariances between actual budgeted and forecasted results.

• Support budgeting forecasting and monthly reporting processes across multiple R&D locations.

• AnalyseCAPEX project costs and people-related costs and collaborate with local finance teams to resolve issues.

• Contributeto theevaluation ofbusiness casesfor new product development initiatives and support continuous improvement projects.

What you bring

• 2-4years of relevant work experiencein a related role such as controller junior controller business controller finance business partner or equivalent.

• Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in understanding how businessesoperate.

• Advanced Excel skills including data analysis and working with large datasets.

• A structured and detail-oriented approach combined with a proactive mindset.

• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively with international stakeholders.

• AMasters degree in Finance Business Economics Accounting ora relateddiscipline.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with Power BI for data interpretation and performance analysis.

• Interest in emerging technologies such as AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Werecognisethat talent comes in manyforms.If you meet mostbut not necessarily all of the criteria above we would still love to hear from you.

Whatwe offer

• A permanent contract.

• Inadditiontoacompetitivesalaryyouwillreceivea strong pension package.

• Enjoyahealthywork-lifebalancewith36holidaydaysperyear(basedon afull-timecontract). Of these 30daysarefreelyselectableand6 arefixedcompanyclosuredays.

• Benefitfromflexiblehybridworkingpoliciesanda home-office budget.

• Enjoydiscounts onourproductsandinsurancepackages.

• Joina company intheheartoftheenergytransitionandbuildaflourishingcareerwithus!

Aboutthecompany

At BDRThermeaGroup we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7000 we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation customer focus and a cohesiveteamculture.

BDRThermeaGroup is a proud equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us inshapinga more sustainable innovative future for everyone.

Whatsit like to work at BDRThermeaGroup

At BDRThermeaGroup wedontjust talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team memberyoullbe part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.

Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team Sustainable Future and Customer Focus. We support your growth development and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity innovation and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.

At BDR Thermea Group we believe that diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1