Senior Business Controller

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Hi there, potential colleague! Join us in our mission to become a driver of positive change in the eyewear industry.</p><p>Get ready to make a real impact in a certified <a href="https://www.aceandtate.com/nl-en/about/responsibility">B Corp</a> as our new Senior Business Controller, where you will play a critical role in shaping our financial strategy, optimizing performance, and providing actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making. You will focus on ensuring our business grows sustainably while delivering value to internal and external stakeholders. </p><p>The position is full-time immediately available at our HQ in Amsterdam and reports directly to our CFO, Jos Geerken.</p><p><strong>You'll be..</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as a business partner of the CEO, CFO and Management Team by translating strategic goals and financial data into actionable insights and core KPIs</li><li>Lead budgeting, Latest Estimates and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals, cashflow planning, business risks and opportunities</li><li>Preparing business cases with robust financial modeling for new projects and investments</li><li>Monitoring key metrics, identifying trends, and support decision-making recommending improvements to enhance performance</li><li>Mentoring the Finance and Accounting teams </li></ul><p><strong>You...</strong></p><ul><li>Have 5–6 years of experience in a business controller role, or within a high-growth international environment or within PE, VC, Corporate Finance, Accounting firm (optics knowledge is a plus)</li><li>Are highly skilled in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Have a commercial mindset and strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights</li><li>Love identifying process improvements and questioning the status quo</li><li>Are proficient with Excel and financial software; experience with ERP systems is a plus</li><li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and adaptability are key</li><li>Have a positive attitude, a good sense of humor, and are a strong team player</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you...</strong></p><ul><li>Being part of a young and very ambitious team</li><li>A flexible hybrid work environment (minimum three days per week at the office)</li><li>Personal development opportunities</li><li>We care about you; hence we provide you with gym discounts and unlimited access to an online-psychologist</li><li>25 holidays per year (based on full time) plus additional tenure based days</li><li>Travel reimbursement if you live more than 10kms from our HQ</li><li>Company pension plan</li><li>The chance to be involved with every aspect of a rapidly growing company</li><li>20 hours per year to participate in volunteering activities</li><li>Participation in events planned by our CultureClub (e.g. Borrel XXL, &amp;talks, holiday gifting, ...)</li><li>Continuous updates of your eyewear collection! </li></ul><p>Jeez, that was a lot. Still with us? If you are, and you’re thinking that you might fit this profile, please apply via the form below. We’d love to hear from you! </p><p>Excited, but in need of a bit more information? We are more than happy to welcome you here at our office (or somewhere else) for an introductory coffee. </p><p>As a certified B-Corp, we take careful consideration of the impact of the decisions we make at work on the planet &amp; on people. In that way, together, we can continue our goal of becoming a more responsible business.</p><h3>Additional Information</h3><p> </p><p> </p>