Group Controlling Director; m​/f​/d

Cabka develops clever and transformative solutions for shipping goods around the world. We take plastic waste and transform it into reusable transport packaging. This is how we turn the used into the useful. Transformation is our power because we know that while resources are limited, possibilities are endless. Together with our customers, we transform entire supply chains and beyond, combining technology, innovation, and sustainability.

To us, success means creating solutions that are optimal for our clients and for the planet. In Cabka we believe that every transformation starts with a group of passionate, dedicated, and innovative people. It is for them that we live a culture of inclusion, respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values RESPECT, PASSION, CREATIVITY, ACCOUNTABILITY.

You want to be responsible for developing a key market with profitable growth? Join us in creating a future which makes us all proud!

in Amsterdam

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Act as strategic finance partner to the Executive Leadership Team, enabling fact‑based decision‑making and scenario planning
• Lead and develop the Group Controlling organization, building a high‑performance, accountable and data‑driven culture
• Ensure full alignment between strategy, financial planning and execution across the Group

Controlling Excellence & Digital Transformation

• Own and evolve the Group‑wide controlling framework, processes and tools
• Drive automation, standardization and real‑time transparency in reporting, forecasting and performance management
• Strengthen data governance and leverage AI to enhance forecasting, anomaly detection and financial insights

Revenue, Pricing & Margin Management

• Develop and govern pricing strategy, margin optimization and credit risk management
• Enable predictive analytics for sales forecasting, pricing decisions and profitability steering

Operational & Supply Chain Performance

• Own Operations Controlling across manufacturing, driving efficiency and profitability
• Lead cost controlling, CAPEX planning, and Group‑wide budgeting process

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling or Accounting (or equivalent)
• Several years of senior Controlling experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership experience in a matrix organization
• Strong expertise in Controlling, financial planning and performance management
• Excellent commercial acumen combined with strong analytical and conceptual skills
• High proficiency in handling large datasets with accuracy and a structured, systematic approach
• Proven ability to deliver results under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with excellent communication abilities
• Excellent MS Excel skills; SAP FI/CO experience and additional knowledge of SD, MM and PP modules are a plus
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills advantageous
• Willingness to travel regularly (approx. monthly) to Cabka sites; valid driving license required

• Passion, a sense of responsibility, mutual appreciation, and respect as cornerstones of our corporate culture
• An exciting job with the premier manufacturer of recycled plastic pallets and large containers
• Dedication and joy in our day‑to‑day work
• Responsibility and space for creative ideas
• Secure long‑term employment
• Individual, international development opportunities with interesting career prospects
• Interesting additional benefits company pension plan, free cold & hot beverages
• Modern technical equipment

We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants as well as our employees – regardless of gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins.

Are you an innovative out‑of‑the‑box thinker with a passion for changing the world to the better tomorrow?
Then we are looking forward to your application!

Please use our online application form to apply.