Business Controller Western Europe
Are you ready to turn financial insights into action and help leadership drive pricing, cost control, and Service P&L performance across multiple markets?
At Miele, we work every day on products and services that stand for uncompromising quality. We do this with people who take responsibility, collaborate across borders, and strive for continuous improvement. We are looking for a Business Controller to support the Customer Service business across our West Europe Cluster (BeLux, France, Netherlands).
In this role, you will partner closely with the Cluster Service Director and management team, driving financial performance, improving transparency, and supporting operational decision-making across multiple markets.
You’ll work at the intersection of finance and operations, translating numbers into insights, supporting pricing and cost control initiatives, preparing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring accurate Service P&L steering.
This is a high-visibility role within an international setup, reporting to the Regional Service Controlling Manager (based in the Nordics).
Location: Netherlands (Vianen), Belgium (Mollem) or France (Le Blanc-Mesnil).
About you
You are currently in a Business Controller role in a multi-country set up with the desire to progress your career with Miele. This role will offer you excellent breadth in your career development in a broad set up of markets and in the field of finance.
Your key responsibilities
Financial Planning & Performance Management
· Lead budgeting and forecasting, including maintenance of Customer Service specific planning tools
· Partner closely with Cluster Service management team to contribute to improved profitability and strategic alignment by translating financial insights into operational recommendations and decision-making support.
· Prepare and review monthly financial and operational reports, variance analyses, and performance dashboards to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving initiatives.
· Conduct operational performance analysis to identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
· Communicate financial and operational performance and key drivers clearly to stakeholders across the organization.
Process Optimisation & Cross-Cluster Collaboration
· Contribute to process optimization and harmonization of financial processes across the cluster.
· Coordinate effectively with central and local stakeholders to ensure aligned financial standards, reporting accuracy, and consistent ways of working.
What you bring
Expertise & Education
· University degree in business administration with Major in finance (or comparable)
· Experienced with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
Business & Analytical skills
· You excel at transforming financial data into actionable insights, combining analytical capabilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Strong business acumen and commercial mindset
· Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
International Experience
· 3-6 years’ experience, ideally working in a multi‑national and multi‑lingual environment, preferably within the Benelux and France
· Comfortable operating within a matrix organisation with diverse stakeholders
· Willingness to travel on regular basis (average 1-2 days, every other month)
Communication
· Excellent command of English (written and spoken); fluency in Dutch is a strong asset
· Professional, meticulous and collaborative communication style
What to expect from us:
With Miele you can truly develop yourself, pursue your own career path, stay with us for the long term and help us reach higher levels of customer delight. We want you to feel you can join a team where we will help you reach your potential, own your career path, be respected and perform at your best.
We offer you:
💸A competitive salary, based on experience and competencies. (between € 63.000 and € 75.000 incl all benefits)
💰 Miele pays your pension contributions, so you don’t have to—meaning you take home more net salary each month.
🎓 With a motto like “Immer Besser”, it goes without saying that there are plenty of development and career growth opportunities within Miele. 😉
💪 A sports allowance of €25 net per month.
🔋 25 vacation days, and the option to purchase up to 6 additional days based on a full-time contract—perfect for recharging your own battery.
📞 💻Telephone and laptop
🏆 A generous discount on Miele products.
🌍 Working for a premium brand where sustainability and social responsibility are truly lived.
Alongside your existing skills and experience, we’re looking for engaged team players who will collaborate, innovate and use their passion to drive an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint.
If you are the best at what you do and have bold ideas and ambitions for progressing your career with Miele we want to hear from you!
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