Business Controller I English

Job descriptionbrDe onderstaande informatie behandelt de functie-eisen, de verwachte ervaring van de kandidaat en de bijbehorende kwalificaties.brpbDo you have 3 to 7 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, business analysis or business controlling, and are you ready for a commercial, impact-driven challenge in a fast-moving trading environment? If so, read further! /b /pbrpWe are a small, high-performing and entrepreneurial team operating in a fast-scaling international environment. Everyone, including the CFO, operates hands-on and combines operational execution with building and improving. /pbrThe RolebrpAs Business Controller, you sit at the intersection of finance and commercial operations. Your job is to turn data into insight and insight into action, supporting our traders, management team and CFO with the analysis, models and reports they need to make better decisions. /pbrpYour focus is business controlling: performance reporting, planning and control cycles, scenario modelling and commercial analysis. And because this is Nedstar – a small, fast-moving company – something else matters just as much: a genuine roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude. You don’t ask whether something is in your job description. If something needs fixing or improving and you can add value, you step in. That’s the Nedstar way. /pbrAbout the role and key responsibilitiesbrpbWhat You Will Do /b /pbrBusiness partnering performance reportingbrullibr/liliDeliver clear, actionable management reports and KPI analyses used by the CFO, management team and traders.br/liliAct as a sparring partner supporting management, traders and colleagues on financial questions.br/liliTranslate trading data into commercial insights: margins, deal performance, risk exposures, and communicate them in a way the business can act on.br/li /ulbrPlanning, forecasting analysisbrullibr/liliSupport the full planning and control cycle: budget, rolling forecasts and actuals, as a true business partner rather than just a reporter.br/liliBuild scenario models and sensitivity analyses to support strategic and commercial decision‑making.br/liliContribute to business case development and investment appraisal as opportunities arise.br/li /ulbrStakeholder reporting collaborationbrullibr/liliPrepare management and stakeholder reporting that is structured, reliable and decision‑ready.br/liliWork closely with Nedstar teams across trading, logistics and finance to drive performance and efficiency.br/liliChallenge stakeholders constructively with data, and ask the questions others might not.br/liliMonitor and reconcile client balances, ensuring accounts are accurate and discrepancies are flagged and resolved promptly.br/li /ulbrTools, data continuous improvementbrullibr/liliProactively build and optimize AI‑powered solutions — from automating reporting flows to developing new financial models that sharpen how we see the business.br/liliTake a helicopter view: spot where data, reporting or processes can be done better, and actually do something about it — using AI tools to create practical, scalable solutions.br/liliSpot gaps and opportunities in data quality, reporting flows and process design.br/li /ulbrpFX risk, liquidity and trading company dynamics are topics you will develop familiarity with over time. Prior knowledge is a plus, not a requirement. /pbrWhat we are looking forbrpbWho we are looking for /b /pbrpYou bring 3 to 7 years of experience in financial analysis, data analysis, business analysis or business controlling. Whatever your background, the following describes you well: /pbrullibr/liliAnalytically sharp and comfortable working with numbers and data.br/liliProactive and self‑starting: you do not wait to be told what to do.br/liliYou can translate data into a clear story and communicate it to non‑finance stakeholders.br/liliProactive about building and using AI tools to improve, optimize and do things better and faster — you spot where something can be done smarter, and you build the solution, not just flag the problem.br/liliYou have a helicopter view: you zoom out, see what’s missing or can be improved or optimized, and come back down with a practical solution — using AI.br/liliSmart, curious and eager to grow: you want to understand the business, not just the spreadsheet.br/liliComfortable in a small, entrepreneurial, international team where things move quickly.br/liliYou take ownership, follow through and care about quality.br/li /ulbrpFluent English is required. Dutch is a plus. /pbrWhat is in it for you?brpbWhat's In It For You /b /pbrpNedstar is a fast‑growing company with a vibrant and strong team culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. You will work in a dynamic environment that encourages new ideas and gives you the space to make a real impact, from day one. /pbrpThis role is designed to grow with you. As you prove yourself, your scope expands, your impact increases and the ceiling is genuinely high. /pbrWe offerbrullibr/liliCareer impact: shape your path in a dynamic company where your work directly influences performance and culture.br/liliDevelopment: personal growth focus with access to training, coaching and language classes.br/liliCompetitive salary and secondary benefits, reflecting your professional value.br/liliFull‑time. xgiwjmb If you like to do sport during working hours, we encourage it.br/liliLocation: a historic canal house on the Herengracht in Amsterdam, with daily lunches, Friday drinks, company trips, the Nedstar boat and much more.br/li /ulbr