Wat ga je doen?

As Operational Controlling Manager, you will act as a strategic business partner to the Benelux management team, ensuring transparency and control of operational performance across supply chain, stores, marketing, retail media, and sales. You will provide financial insights to support decision-making, drive efficiency improvements, and lead key performance analysis, planning, and reporting processes in close collaboration with executive leadership.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and target-setting processes for Benelux operations.
• Ensure accurate phasing, allocations, and control across P&L areas.
• Develop robust financial models and templates for store and online channels.
• Translate financial results into actionable business insights.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as financial partner for operational teams, providing data-driven support.
• Collaborate with international HQ (MSH) to align reporting standards.
• Prepare and present analyses to senior stakeholders and directors.

Reporting & Analysis

• Drive monthly closing, management reporting, and performance reviews.
• Monitor OPL and sales KPIs, ensuring transparency of variances.
• Build and optimize Power BI dashboards and SAP BO/Excel reporting tools.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis on profitability, efficiency, and growth opportunities.

Team Development & Process Improvement

• Coach and guide controllers to strengthen expertise and business understanding.
• Standardize and document reporting processes across Benelux.
• Lead operational controlling projects such as new store business plans and omnichannel KPIs.

Wie ben jij?

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business.
• 5+ years of experience in controlling or financial management.
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP BO/FICO, Power BI.
• Fluent English; strong presentation and communication skills.
• Leadership and coaching capabilities.

Over ons

You are full of energy and truly come alive in a dynamic, sometimes chaotic environment. Variety and unexpected situations motivate you, and you believe that success is achieved together, even if that sometimes means putting your own plans on hold. Does this sound like you? Then you’re a perfect fit for MediaMarkt!

At MediaMarkt, everything is built around the “Let’s Go!” mentality: not just a slogan, but a way of working and thinking. We love technology and enjoy sharing this passion with others. We have fun in what we do and aim to inspire. As the number one in the Benelux and Europe, we help shape how people experience and use technology. We make a difference and are ready for our customers across all channels. Together with over 50,000 colleagues across Europe, we are building the retail experience of the future every day.

We believe that the best solutions arise when diverse perspectives come together. Diversity is key to achieving our vision: becoming the Experience Champion in consumer electronics. We value diversity, promote equal opportunities, and foster inclusion. Will you become part of our team?

Additional Benefits

• An, without exaggeration, amazing workplace on the 38th floor of De Rotterdam, overlooking the iconic Erasmus Bridge.
• Excellent employment conditions, with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop.
• The freedom and responsibility to shape your own role and bring your ideas to life in an environment where anything is possible.
• The chance to achieve outstanding results together as a team , because you simply love to win.
• At MediaMarkt, we’re bold. We’re entrepreneurs within the company, which means you’ll have the opportunity to grow quickly and develop yourself in many directions

In addition to an amazing workplace, you’ll also enjoy30 vacation days, an attractive employee discount, company fitness and bike lease options, and discounts on various insurance products.

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