Do you have strong communicative and analytical skills and do you get excited by using the newest, best-in-class tools to provide actionable insight? Do you like to challenge your stakeholders and colleagues, and would you love to work in a challenging, fast-growing and innovative international environment? Then you might be the one we're looking for!
This Is What Your Role Looks Like
As Business Controller, you are responsible for supporting the strategy of Basic-Fit. You'll provide valuable insights and function as a strong sparring partner to support business stakeholders in various projects. In this role, your main responsibility will be business partnership with our DACH operations, focused on further developing the Basic-Fit network in the region through both current operations and expansion via organic growth and acquisitions.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare and attend Business Review Meetings between operational management and the Board (CEO, CFO, COO & CCO);
- Ensure timely submission of deliverables, anticipating business issues and driving good decision-making through first-class financial and commercial analysis;
- Improve the quality of management reports and business analysis;
- Be a key player in the rolling forecast process;
- Be a liaison between the Business and the Finance department;
- Identify and address possible business process improvements;
- Projects: contribute to various companywide projects and working groups.
You will be working within the Business Control team – an international team of quick-thinking financial professionals who generate high-quality analyses and advice while working closely with the business.
Who Are You?
You have a curious mindset and a self-motivated, enthusiastic personality. You are able to maintain good business relations, and you're not afraid to share your opinion.
Additionally, we're looking for someone with:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Economics (HBO/WO);
- A minimum of 3 years' working experience, of which 5 years in Business Control;
- Self-starter with strong team skills;
- Proven problem-solving skills;
- Good communication skills with strong influencing abilities;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
- Good communication skills in German or Dutch are a plus;
- Experience in multi-site operations and selection (e.g. retail) is a big plus;
- Ability to understand and respond to business needs in a rapidly changing environment.
What We Offer You
At Basic-Fit, it's not just about work, it's about your growth. As Business Controller, you'll have the freedom to make an impact and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.
What you can expect from us:
- Learning & Development: Unlimited access to GoodHabitz and LinkedIn Learning.
- Career Growth: Plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Work Culture: An informal, international, and down-to-earth environment. We value working together, so we work 4 days in the office, 1 day from home.
- Innovation: Your ideas contribute to strategic projects.
- Salary: A monthly gross salary between €4900 and €6596 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience and background.
- Perks & Benefits: Travel allowance, bike plan, health insurance discounts, remote work allowance, and a pension plan (52% contribution by Basic-Fit).
- Fitness: Access to our gym at HQ.
About Basic-Fit
Basic-Fit is Europe's leader in the value-for-money fitness market, with more than 4.7 million members across 1,650+ clubs in 6 countries. We are continuously growing and improving. If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact while having fun at work, you've come to the right place!
What Makes Us Unique?
- Work with Impact: What you do makes a difference. We don't just work for our members, partners, and teams—we work with them.
- Collaboration: Everyone works together to achieve goals and celebrate success.
- Diversity & Inclusion: We welcome everyone into our workplace.
🎯 Apply Now!
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Questions? Feel free to contact Kerensa van der Lans at [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics
- Minimum of 3 years’ working experience, including 5 years in Business Control
- Self-starter with strong team skills
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and influencing abilities
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Good communication skills in German or Dutch
- Experience in multi-site operations and selection, such as retail
- Ability to understand and respond to business needs in a rapidly changing environment
What We Do
Founded in 2013, Basic-Fit is proud to have more than 3,75 million members in more than 1,400 clubs across the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, and Germany. Thanks to our fast growth we can call ourselves Europe’s value-for-money fitness leader. Our mission is to make fitness accessible. We believe that everyone who wants to get fit should be able to have access to fitness. With around 8,000 employees, we operate a simple membership model that provides a fitness experience that is both affordable and accessible. Our values are already represented in our name - B(Be), A(Accessible), S(Smart), I(Inclusive), and C(Committed). Our European HQ is located in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, right outside of Amsterdam. We’re always looking for enthusiastic employees in both our clubs and HQs who share our passion for fitness and want to contribute to our fast-growing international company. Besides transparency, innovation is one of our top priorities. Are you proactive, have an open-minded personality, and are down to earth? Then you'll fit right in with us. GO FOR IT!
