Business Controller Marketing & Technology

Business Controller Marketing and Technology

(Full-time, 38 hours per week – Zwaagdijk-Oost)

Would you like to contribute to Action’s tremendous growth while further developing yourself as a controller? Then this is your opportunity!

As a Business Controller Marketing & Technology, you will work in an international environment with unique Marketing and IT projects, where your analyses have a direct impact. From our headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, you will support Action’s expansion with valuable financial insights and help our Marketing and Technology teams steer performance more effectively.

Your responsibilities

• Preparing and improving management reports and dashboards
• Performing financial analyses related to IT projects and marketing campaigns
• Acting as a key link between the Finance back office and Marketing/Technology colleagues during month-end closings and throughout the budgeting and forecasting cycle
• Collaborating closely with Finance Business Partners and business stakeholders
• Contributing to the further professionalization of reporting and processes within Business Control

What your workday looks like

You start your day by analyzing new data on ongoing IT projects and advising on an investment proposal. Next, you collaborate with colleagues in Marketing to discuss the financial impact of new store openings. In the afternoon, you work with HFM, Power BI, and SAP to create reports that provide management with valuable insights. No two days are the same. Action’s rapid growth continuously creates new challenges and opportunities.

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on a 38-hour workweek
• 24 vacation days, with the option to purchase five additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements: up to 40% remote working in consultation with your team and manager
• 15% employee discount on purchases at Action
• A strong pension plan, collective health insurance, and travel reimbursement (Zwaagdijk-Oost is approximately 30 minutes from Amsterdam)
• Plenty of opportunities for development through our Action Academy, including training and career advancement opportunities
• An international working environment where teamwork and enjoyment are at the heart of everything we do

Who are you?

You are an analytical professional who thrives in a fast-growing environment and enjoys improving financial processes. You easily switch between data analysis, dashboard reporting, and stakeholder discussions, and you are passionate about delivering insights that make a real difference.

In addition, you bring:

• A completed Master's degree (WO level) in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a similar business controlling role
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud is an advantage
• Knowledge of financial administration and experience with month-end closing processes
• Affinity with Marketing and IT processes, and an interest in retail
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English

Why Action?

Action is a fast-growing non-food retailer with more than 3,000 stores across Europe. Our mission is to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable for our customers by offering surprisingly affordable products.

We provide a dynamic international work environment where teamwork, enjoyment, and growth are central. Through our Action Academy, you will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to our continued success. We are also committed to sustainability, from reducing energy consumption in our stores to sourcing raw materials responsibly. Together, we are helping build a better future.

Meet your team

You will join the Group Business Control team at our international headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost. Together with colleagues specializing in areas such as Real Estate, Procurement, Overhead, and HR, you will support the business through analysis and strategic advice.

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you, and would you like to start your next challenge as a Business Controller Marketing & Technology? Join Action and apply for this position today.

What happens after you apply?

1. We review your application and will contact you shortly.
2. First interview with the hiring manager and a team member.
3. An online assessment to get to know you better.
4. Second interview with an HR Business Partner and the Head of Controlling.
5. If it's a match, welcome aboard as our new Business Controller Marketing & Technology!

Throughout the entire recruitment process, your recruiter will be your dedicated point of contact and available to answer any questions you may have.