Location: Hoofddorp with frequent travel to the 3 production plants – after 2‑3 months of training in Sant Cugat.
We are looking for an Manager Industrial Controlling to strengthen the industrial controlling function within Central Europe. In this role, you report to the Finance Director Central Europe and work closely with the Group Industrial Controller in Sant Cugat. You coordinate and support the industrial controlling activities of our production plants in Central Europe (Beuningen, Oldenzaal and Steenbergen).
Position overviewAs Industrial Controlling Coordinator, you are responsible for industrial reporting, performance analysis and cost monitoring across the production sites in the region. You play a key role in identifying deviations, supporting improvement initiatives and ensuring reliable and consistent industrial data for decision-making.
You have a managerial & coordinating role towards the local Industrial Controllers based at the production plants and act as a linking pin between operations, regional finance and Group Controlling.
Key responsibilities- Analyze, report and follow up on deviations of the main industrial KPIs, including estimating the financial impact on variable production costs.
- Monitor deviations and improvement plans implemented in the production plants and follow up on progress and results.
- Coordinate and support BI implementation projects across all plants and subsidiaries in Central Europe, including new acquisitions with production units.
- Follow up and further develop the industrial BI module for Central Europe, improving factory‑level controls and verifying monthly production data across different systems and Group reporting tools.
- Prepare periodic industrial reports for Central Europe (weekly and monthly) for senior management, Finance Director Central Europe and Group Controlling, anticipating risks, deviations or issues.
- Support the team in their development within their roles, including coaching leadership, setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and fostering ownership and collaboration.
- Coordinate the team of Industrial Controllers in Central Europe, with responsibility for:
- Review of monthly plant closings
- Review of end‑of‑month production reporting
- Review and consistency of plant‑level controls
- Participate in projects to identify cost savings, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities within industrial operations.
- Provide support and actively contribute to industrial projects and initiatives at Group level.
- Reports to: Finance Director Central Europe
- Functional reporting line: Group Industrial Controller
- Direct reports: 3‑4 Industrial Controllers based at production plants in the Netherlands
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Business Management or a similar field.
Around 4–5 years of relevant experience in an audit firm and/or in a similar role within industrial controlling.
Experience within a Big 4 firm (KPMG, EY, Deloitte or PwC) is considered an advantage.
A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Management from a well‑regarded university.
- Experience in auditing industrial companies is preferred
- Advanced level of English and Dutch both verbally and in writing
- Other languages are considered a plus.
- Solid knowledge of management accounting and cost accounting.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office tools.
- Affinity with BI tools and data‑driven environments.
- Autonomous, proactive and hands‑on.
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Structured, organized and methodical way of working.
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and team‑oriented mindset.
- Results‑driven with high standards for quality and accuracy.
- Willingness to travel up to 60‑80% of the time within the production plants (Beuningen (GLD), Oldenzaal, Steenbergen) whilst the position is based in our Headquarters in Hoofddorp.
- Fixed salary between €70.000 and €85.000 depending on experience and profile.
- A challenging role in an international, industrial environment with direct exposure to senior management.
- The opportunity to work closely with both regional and Group Finance and to contribute to performance improvement across multiple production sites.
€70000 - €85000 monthly