Business Controller, Supply Chain Finance
03-03-2026
Marktconform
Medior
Haps (Noord-Brabant)
As a Business Controller, Supply Chain Finance at Foot Locker oversee EMEA Transportation finance: budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and reporting. Partner with Operations to drive expense visibility, variance tracking, and profitability/risk analyses for leadership decisions.
Overview
The Manager Supply Chain Finance oversees the financial metrics for the Transportation Operations within the EMEA Supply Chain operations, this includes both Brick and Mortar and Direct to Consumer segments. The Business Controller, will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of these segments, as well as partnering with operational leaders to provide visibility into the expenses.
Responsibilities
- Manages the completion of the weekly financial forecast for EMEA Transportation and month end closure including reporting.
- Works with management, as well as uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to translate goals into actionable tasks. Partners with Transportation Operational counterparts to develop actionable recommendations for Supply Chain leadership.
- Prepare various financial analyses to determine profitability, risk, and impact on the company.
- Utilize analysis to contribute to the decision-making process that will help deliver on financial goals.
- Partner with Operations to develop detailed expense budget. Work directly with Operational counterparts to develop targets and track/understand variances vs prior year/submissions.
- Drive analysis and recommendations through business intelligence and reporting. Support and present recommendations to leadership on day-to-day business opportunities/risks and strategies to capture/mitigate impact.
- Perform financial close processes and preparation of reconciliations.
- Maintain appropriate internal control documentation, as applicable, and adhere to formally documented control procedures to ensure on-going compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and to prevent any audit exceptions.
- Prepare/approve complex financial entries in the General Ledger as needed.
- Provide support to management, as needed, on special projects and requests.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) with a major in finance/accounting or related field
- 4-6 years of related experience. Supply Chain/Logistics experience a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Word. Power BI a plus.
- max. commute distance 60 km one way
Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Strong communication skills (both written, verbal, and presentation). Fluent in English (verbal and written).
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
- 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office 3 days p/w)
- Employee Discount on in-store and online products
- Casual Sneaker Culture
- Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
- Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
- Travel reimbursement
- Access to premium wellness apps
- Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription
- Pension Plan
- Discounted Collective Health plans
- Activities organized by our Social Committee
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