Do you want to work in an innovative, high-growth organization? Do you thrive in an environment with ambitious colleagues who continuously strive for improvement? Then this role may be the next step in your career.
Your role
As Sr/Group Lead Cost Controlling, you lead the global Cost Controlling team and play a key role in enabling the business to effectively manage and continuously improve Vanderlande’s global cost base and Service (“SUS”) contracts in a standardized and scalable way.
The global cost base amounts to approximately €1 billion, spanning all domains (Airports, Parcel, Warehouse), regions and functions, including Engineering, Project Execution and enabling functions such as HR, IT and Finance. This scope covers 10,000+ employees, 600+ cost centers and 200+ cost center managers.
The team was established in October 2024 and is on a journey to deliver Lean & Effective Finance through standardization, automation and process excellence.
You report to the Director Technology Controlling and work closely with your team, Finance colleagues (Controllers, FP&A, Finance & Accounting) and senior business stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching and developing a global team of approximately 10 direct reports across three regions
- Driving the planning and performance cycle, including actuals, budget and forecast, and providing clear insights and advice
- Designing and executing the standardization, automation and change roadmap within Cost Controlling
- Acting as the global point of contact for Cost Controlling and Service (“SUS”)
- Strengthening collaboration between Finance and the business to improve cost transparency and decision-making
Your profile
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, Accountancy or a related field
- 10+ years of relevant Business / Cost Controlling experience in an international environment
- Strong people leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage, coach and develop diverse teams
- Solid stakeholder management and change leadership capabilities
- A structured and detail-oriented mindset, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A proactive and autonomous working style, able to manage multiple initiatives in parallel and escalate when needed
- Willingness to be regularly present at our Headquarters in Veghel
What we offer
In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.
This position offers a competitive salary range of € 6535 to € 8870 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.
On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:
- 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
- Flexible working hours.
- A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
- A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
- Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
- Working from home allowance.
- Possibility for a lease car/allowance in lieu
- Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
- On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
- Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
- A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
- And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.
Your application
Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.
PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Background screening
For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, Accountancy or related field
- 10+ years of Business/Cost Controlling experience in an international environment
- Proven people leadership skills, including managing, coaching and developing diverse teams
- Strong stakeholder management and change leadership capabilities
- Structured, detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and autonomous working style, able to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
- Willingness to be regularly present at Headquarters in Veghel (hybrid work model)
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
