Financial Controller vacatures in de branche Handel of Groothandel

As Business Controller , you will act as a true business partner and report directly to our Manager Finance. You bridge business and finance activities, providing sharp analysis, clear reporting, and proactive advice that directly supports strategic decisions. You are not afraid to challenge assumptions, propose improvements, and take ownership of initiatives that create tangible value.

A cornerstone of this position will be your key contribution and leadership to our digital transformation journey, starting with process optimization and ERP implementation at our Zoetermeer site, with potential rollouts to other locations. For this reason, proven knowledge of leading ERP systems and digital landscapes is essential.

You will work in close cooperation with multiple departments and serve as a sparring partner for the Business Unit Directors of Components and Systems NL, ensuring financial insights translate into actionable business improvements.

Responsibilities

• Management reporting : Analyze variances in P&L, working capital, and CAPEX; propose corrective actions; implement non-financial KPIs, in close cooperation with the finance department.
• Budgeting & forecasting : Develop budgets, forecasts, and mid-term plans, in close cooperation with the finance department, ensuring transparency and alignment with group strategy.
• Process optimization : Act as Business Process Owner, ensuring efficiency and correctness across key processes (Q2C, P2P, R2R).
• Change & project management : Take a crucial role in theERP implementation and other digital transformation initiatives, managing stakeholders, timelines, and results.

What We Offer

• A pivotal role reporting to the Manager Finance.
• The opportunity to lead a major ERP and digital transformation project at group level.
• Competitive package with bonus scheme.
• A professional, pragmatic, and collaborative work culture reflecting Dutch directness and international ambition.
• Opportunities to grow within the organization and take on greater responsibility as we expand.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a comparable role.
• Proven expertise with leading ERP systems and digital transformation.
• Strong digital affinity, with experience in project management and change management.
• Analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Assertive, flexible, and collaborative, with the confidence to challenge and inspire stakeholders.
• Ambitious, result-driven, and willing to take that extra step when it matters most.
• Fluency in English and Dutch.
• Based mainly in Zoetermeer, with some travel to Apeldoorn and Belgium.

About Vydraulics

Vydraulics is a leading provider of turnkey motion, control, and process systems. We deliver high-quality solutions, from design and manufacturing to commissioning and maintenance, across industries such as offshore, maritime, energy, infrastructure, and heavy industry. Founded in 2019, Vydraulics unites several Benelux companies with a shared passion for motion and control, with the ambition to become Europe's leading independent system integrator.

Ready to Make an Impact?

At Vydraulics, we are looking for ambitious individuals who don't shy away from challenges and want to actively shape our future. If you recognize yourself in this description and are ready to contribute to our transformation and growth journey, we look forward to your application. Would you like to learn more about this position or our organization? Feel free to email your questions to .

Vydraulics - Push the Horizon!

N.B. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.