Business Controller

As member of the Finance team the purpose of the role is to co-shape, develop and implement a successful business controlling strategy. Based on the (commercial) strategy the Business Controller will ensure an effective translation into a business controlling strategy in line and complementary to the business system. The Business Controller will continuously optimise and develop the Business Controlling function as a business partner in line with the mission and vision of the company. This position concerns a new addition to the Finance team with excellent growth potential.

Main responsibilities are:

• Co-define the mission/vision and strategic plan for Business Controlling and translate these into year plans and targets
• Implement the strategic plan for Business Controlling
• Translate the strategic plan into operational plans and targets
• Acts as a sparring partner and direct point of contact of the team of Directors
• Functional lead for all Business Controlling related subjects within the organization
• Continuously develop and optimise the Business controlling function
• Develop and maintain Business Controlling concepts, methods and tools which are capable of monitoring effective and timely Business planning and objective realisations
• Act as a role model for the company values and culture
• Set up and maintain relevant Business Planning systems and Tools integrated in the business system that enable correct and accurate business Planning on long term, annual and periodic basis
• Analyse business processes and make improvement proposals in cooperation with the commercial management 
• Perform financial business analysis in cooperation with the management
• Set up and maintain the modern cost price methodology for the group that supports and monitors the strategy for the group and enables sales price and margin evaluation
• Works closely together with the (Financial) Controller
• Direct reporting line to the Director Finance

• Completed education in Finance on academic (university) level, preferably with a post master degree ‘Register Controller’ - Executive Master of Finance & Control (EMFC) 
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in a similar role in Business Controlling
• Experience within an international SME environment
• Experience and knowledge of ERP systems, cost and management accounting
• High level Excel knowledge and modern BI tools
• Fluent in English and Dutch, written and spoken. Knowledge of French and/or German is highly appreciated

Elacin is the number one manufacturer of customized hearing protection that allows communication in any noisy environment. Evolved from a pioneer to market leader in custom-made hearing protection and communication solutions for the industry. With in-house R&D and at the forefront of digitalization Elacin achieves the best results with 3D printing. Elacin has customers in all sort of industries: automotive, food, heavy industry, emergency services, defence, aviation, retailers and pure players in B2B as well as B2C. 

Elacin has ambitious plans to continue growing and is entering a new phase:  to offer its customers a 'for life' service in a highly innovative way and increasingly through digital channels. Within and from the Netherlands Elacin is working with their subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, France and Romania to become the largest in Europe.