
Make an impact on strategic growth at HeadFirst Group
Does translating numbers into strategic insights that directly contribute to growth and better decision-making energize you? And do you thrive in a role where you act as a financial sparring partner, collaborating with the board and management to help an organization grow?
As a Senior Business Controller at HeadFirst Group, you will serve as the financial sparring partner for the Managing Director of your business line. You help drive the organization forward by closely analyzing results, improving management information, and providing financial justification for strategic decisions. In this role, the focus is on bridging the gap between finance and business. You translate financial results into insights, scenarios, and concrete recommendations for the management team. In doing so, you play a key role in achieving sustainable growth and further professionalizing the organization.
Your impact at HeadFirst Group
As a Senior Business Controller, you will have a direct impact on the strategic development of HeadFirst Group. You will ensure that management has access to clear performance metrics and well-founded insights to make the right decisions.
You look beyond the numbers. By linking financial results to operational KPIs, market trends, and strategic goals, you help the business capitalize on opportunities and identify risks in a timely manner. With your analytical skills and persuasive abilities, you serve as a strong partner to the Managing Director and the management team. You actively contribute to strategic projects, process optimization, and further strengthening the organization’s financial management.
What will you do?
Preparing, analyzing, and refining financial and operational reports;
Translating financial results into strategic insights and recommendations for the Managing Director and the management team;
Developing and optimizing KPI frameworks and management information;
Preparing forecasts, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic decision-making;
Identifying opportunities for improving processes, performance, and financial management;
Actively contribute to strategic projects and organization-wide improvement initiatives;
Collaborate with other business controllers and colleagues in operations, IT, sales, and finance;
Challenging and advising stakeholders at various levels within the organization.
About HeadFirst Group
HeadFirst Group is a leading international service provider in the field of external hiring and workforce solutions. We help organizations maintain control in an increasingly complex labor market by intelligently connecting talent, technology, and services. From MSP and broker services to staffing and strategic advice.
As an HR tech company, we operate in a dynamic and rapidly changing market. This requires sharp insights, data-driven decision-making, and strong financial management. That’s why our Finance team works closely with the business to provide optimal support for strategy, performance, and growth.
Working at HeadFirst Group means working in an entrepreneurial environment where ownership, collaboration, and making an impact are key.
Are you ready to make a strategic impact as a Senior Business Controller at HeadFirst Group and help the business continue to grow? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
You are an analytical and proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic organization. You combine financial expertise with strong communication skills and are able to clearly convey complex insights to stakeholders.
In addition, you will bring the following:
A college or university level of work and thinking, preferably in Finance, Business Management, or Business Administration;
At least 7 years of experience as a Business Controller in a dynamic and commercial organization;
Experience with forecasting, scenario analysis, and business cases;
Experience with ERP systems and BI tools, such as AFAS and PowerBI;
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into concrete recommendations;
You live in the Netherlands (relocation is not an option);
Fluency in Dutch and English is a must.
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