Business Controller Sourcing & Operations Direct Import
Business Controller Sourcing & Operations Direct Import
38 hours per week
Are you an experienced Business Controller with a keen eye for performance, risk management, and strategic decision-making? Would you like to work in a dynamic international environment where your insights and recommendations directly contribute to the success of one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers?
In this role, you will make a significant impact within one of Action’s most dynamic business areas. Operating at the intersection of Finance, Sourcing, Operations, and Supply Chain, you will support strategic decision-making related to Direct Import, supplier performance, cost development, and operational excellence.
Your daily actions
As a Business Controller, you act as the financial business partner for the Sourcing & Operations Direct Import team. You provide valuable insights, challenge assumptions, and support stakeholders in achieving growth, cost efficiency, and sustainable value creation.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the financial business partner for Sourcing & Operations Direct Import.
- Monitoring financial processes, internal controls, and risks within the Direct Import domain.
- Analyzing the end-to-end Direct Import supply chain and translating insights into tangible improvement initiatives.
- Monitoring the performance, costs, and contractual agreements of ocean carriers and logistics partners.
- Proactively identifying financial risks, trends, and opportunities and providing actionable recommendations.
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
- Driving data-driven decision-making and a culture of continuous improvement.
Your team
You will join the Commerce & Supply Chain Business Control team within Finance and report directly to the Head of Commerce & Supply Chain Control. Together with colleagues from Business Control, Business Insights, and Finance Services, you will deliver the insights and guidance needed to support Action’s ambitious growth agenda.
You will work closely with teams across Sourcing, Supply Chain, Financial Control, and Business Insights. By combining strong financial expertise with a solid understanding of operational processes, you will translate complex analyses into practical recommendations and measurable results.
Curious about your future colleagues? They are looking forward to welcoming you to the team.
Who you are
You are an analytical professional with excellent communication skills and the confidence to act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at both tactical and strategic levels. You take initiative, think proactively, and know how to drive change and continuous improvement. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you are able to influence stakeholders and gain commitment through a persuasive and collaborative approach.
In addition, you bring:
- A university degree in Business Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- Preferably a Master's degree in Finance & Control (RC) or Accountancy (RA).
- At least 5 years of relevant Business Control experience within an international organization.
- Experience in retail and/or sourcing is considered a plus.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, business cases, and financial analysis.
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
What we offer
Surprisingly much! From our international headquarters in the Netherlands you have an impact on what happens in our stores across Europe. We welcome more than 22.5 million customers every week in more than 3,400 stores in 15 European countries. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, and new skills: as a professional, you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost consciousness, and respect.
Did you know that you can also count on us for:
- A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
- An annual bonus between 10 and 20% based on company and personal performance
- 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course in coordination with your team and manager
- 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
- A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam)
How we contribute to society
If you only know Action from our stores, working here opens up a different world. There's a lot happening behind the scenes, including how we work to make a positive impact. Our Action Sustainability Programme (ASP) sets out clear ambitions and goals across four pillars: People, Planet, Product and Partnership.
See where we stand today on sourcing, energy and packaging: company.action.com/planet-new.
And meet the causes we back, including SOS Children's Villages: company.action.com/partnerships-new.
Curious what else we're doing? Join our team and find out for yourself.
Interested?
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!
What happens next:
- Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
- First meeting with the manager and a colleague
- Online assessment to get to know you better
- Second interview with your recruiter, among others
- Welcome to Action…
Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.
Integrity is very important to us. Pre-employment screening is therefore part of the process for this vacancy. Ask your recruiter for more information.