Business Controller Technology

Business Controller – Technology

We are proud to present that as of April 1, 2026, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore are unified to one brand, called Toyota Automated Logistics. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

As a Business Controller within the TAL FP&A team, you will play a pivotal role in guiding strategic and financial decision‑making for our Technology & R&D organization. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will translate financial data into actionable insights, helping leaders make informed decisions while ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget. You will report directly to the Head of FP&A EMEA/APAC.

The Technology organization is at the heart of TAL’s innovation journey. Formed through the integration of three companies, it brings together approximately 600 talented professionals across the Netherlands, Germany, and India. This is a highly collaborative, international environment where entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and results‑driven teamwork are valued and encouraged.

• Partner with Product Management and Solution Management teams, providing financial insights, business cases, and portfolio steering recommendations.
• Drive the full Technology & R&D planning cycle, including long‑term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end performance analysis.
• Lead project, cost center, and CAPEX controlling activities, ensuring transparency and financial discipline.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, management reporting, and performance review processes.
• Support and coach R&D teams on financial topics related to product development, investments, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with reporting and analytics teams to continuously enhance reporting capabilities, data quality, and business insights.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and the adoption of AI‑driven solutions within finance and reporting.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accountancy, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Business Control, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering within an international environment.
• Experience supporting Technology, Product Development, Engineering, or R&D organizations is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate financial insights into business actions.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. Additional languages such as German or Dutch are a plus.
• Experience with AI solutions and a strong affinity for reporting automation, process optimization, and digital transformation.

Monthly salary range from €6.500 up to €7.600, with potential growth beyond this scale when performance expectations are exceeded.

You will receive the following secondary employment benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget allowing you to purchase 20 additional days).
• Health & Wellbeing budget (€300 per year).
• Travel allowance or full public transport reimbursement.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (40% home / 60% office).
• Collective pension scheme.
• Discounts on (supplementary) health insurance with VGZ.

Contact for questions:
Recruiter:
Carlijn Kneepkens, Phone number: .

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