Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow. Say Hi! to your next challenge — explore the opportunity and apply below!
Your mission
The Business Controller, Benelux is responsible for business control and financial performance of Hiab Services (with support to Equipment), ensuring availability of reliable financial insights and enabling informed decision-making in alignment with the Hiab Operating Model as well as short-term / long-term targets. The role acts as a Senior Finance Partner to Benelux Services Leadership, driving installed base monetization, capture rate growth, margin expansion and capital efficiency across the Services portfolio. The role materially contributes to improving Services profitability, cash conversion and pricing discipline through proactive margin steering, contract performance control and cost-to-serve transparency.
The primary location is Meppel, the Netherlands.
Key Responsibilities
Drive installed base monetization, capture rate growth, and margin expansion across Spare Parts, Lifecycle Services, and Accessories
Safeguard contract profitability, pricing discipline, and revenue recognition while optimizing Net Working Capital and cost-to-serve
Steer workshop and field service financial performance, including utilization, absorption, standard costs, and charge-out rates
Ensure Orderbook consistency and provide financial analysis, profitability tracking, and margin oversight for Equipment activities
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to enhance forecast accuracy and support strategic decision-making for both Services and Equipment
Support M&A evaluation, strategic growth initiatives, and integration of newly acquired activities
Ensure compliance with Hiab finance principles and governance standards across all operations
Partner with central finance teams and regional leadership to drive process improvements and digital ways of working
Delivering accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and proactive risk/opportunity identification
Driving pricing discipline, Services and Equipment profitability, capital efficiency, and governance compliance.
What We Are Looking For
Master's degree in Finance, Business, or related field (CIMA/ACA/ACCA preferred)
5+ years of experience in Business Control or Finance Business Partnering, ideally within Services, aftermarket, or industrial sectors
Proven background in forward-looking financial steering, scenario modeling, and strategic decision support
Strong analytical skills and affinity for digital finance tools, BI platforms, and process automation
High commercial acumen with the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication and change management abilities
Fluency in English and willingness for occasional travel.
What We Offer
As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.
We Are Hiab
Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.
www.hiabgroup.com
Business Controller, Benelux werkgever: Hiab
Hiab is een uitstekende werkgever die zich richt op het creëren van een positieve en inclusieve werkomgeving, waar medewerkers de kans krijgen om te groeien binnen een dynamische sector. Met een sterke focus op welzijn en flexibiliteit, biedt Hiab unieke mogelijkheden voor professionele ontwikkeling, vooral in de rol van Product Manager - Installation Solutions, waarbij je impact kunt maken op de toekomst van duurzame laadoplossingen. Gevestigd in Meppel, Nederland, profiteer je van een centrale locatie met toegang tot een breed netwerk binnen de EMEA-regio.
