Senior Business Controller (with Financial Background)

At Ayvens, progress starts with you.Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.At Ayvens we have an opening for a Senior Business Controller. What are you going to do? As our new Senior Business Controller, you will be part of the Commercial International Team and act as the central finance lead for a business-critical international fleet program supporting one of Ayvens’ largest global clients. In this role, you will drive the evolution of the program’s financial platform, ensure robust and compliant accounting practices, and deliver accurate, auditable reporting across multiple countries. You will take ownership of the program’s profitability model, lead the delivery of financial reporting requirements, and ensure strong financial controls and data quality standards are maintained. Working closely with local finance teams, operational stakeholders, and the customer, you will translate business needs into effective financial reporting solutions, while continuously improving processes and driving business performance. Your responsibilities will include:Ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and financial governance across the international fleet program.Leading the further development and maintenance of the program profitability model.Managing customer reporting requirements and translating them into compliant, auditable finance reports.Driving improvements to Record-to-Report processes, reporting tools, and financial systems.Leading financial analysis and providing actionable insights to support business performance and decision-making.Coordinating with and coaching local finance controllers to ensure consistent delivery and high-quality financial reporting.Establishing and managing monthly P&L reporting and KPI monitoring across all participating countries.Conducting accounting assessments and acting as a key user for Opex and Capex processes and systems.Monitoring debt positions and delivering regular reporting and updates to internal and external stakeholders.Preparing and presenting periodic business reviews, financial updates, and performance reports.Managing stakeholder relationships and customer escalations while ensuring service excellence.Supporting the development of automated reporting solutions in collaboration with local finance teams.​Who are we looking for? You are a highly analytical and commercially minded finance professional who thrives in an international environment. You combine strong technical finance expertise with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple countries, functions, and stakeholder groups. You are comfortable working with complex financial data, managing customer expectations, and driving continuous improvements that deliver measurable business value.You will have relevant experience in a similar role, preferably holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.Minimum 7-10 years of relevant international experience as a (Senior) Controller, preferably within mobility, fleet management, leasing, logistics, or a related sector.Proven experience in finance reporting, reporting development, and data analysis for large international or global clients.Strong expertise in financial analysis, accounting assessments, and performance reporting.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders in a complex multinational environment.Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and a focus on data quality and control.Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.Self-starter mindset with the agility, collaboration, and decision-making capabilities required to thrive in a dynamic international business environment.Fluent in English is required. Knowledge of an additional language such as Spanish, French, or German is considered an advantage.What do we offer? We're on this journey together. By investing in professional growth, rewards and incentives, plus plenty of training and experience on the job, we create an inspiring environment for our colleagues that fosters high performance with positive impact. Enjoy comprehensive rewards and recognition. We believe in rewarding you holistically, through compensation, competitive benefits and rich development opportunities. Discover your talent. We enable you to reach your full potential by offering you the opportunities and support to reach the next level in your career. Benefit from a healthy, positive work atmosphere. We offer a wide variety of benefits to help keep you mentally and physically strong and to find the perfect work–life balance. Find a shared sense of belonging. We create an engaging environment where you can be your authentic self and harness your commitment, curiosity and collaboration. Build a sustainable future. We’re conscious of our environment and the societies we’re part of and we work together to drive electrification and lead the way to decarbonisation. Make your Move at Ayvens Ayvens provides a unique opportunity: the chance to accelerate the transition to electric, lead the way to decarbonisation and shape the industry’s digital transformation. Behind the wheel, our people make the difference, driving us towards our ambitions. Ayvens is home to the best talent in the industry – so if you’re looking for a fulfilling career with positive impact, we’d love to discuss your opportunities with us! Ready to make your move at Ayvens? Join a global leader in sustainable mobility and follow @ayvens, @lifeatayvens, and Ayvens on LinkedIn to check out what’s happening at Ayvens! Our commitment We’re committed to building a culture where everyone can be themselves and where everyone gets an equal chance to make their journey count. If you’d like to learn more about our DE&I journey – and how you can contribute – please find out more on Career pages of our website. Why Ayvens? With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.SummaryLocation: Amsterdam (HQ); ParisType: Full time