Strategic Product Controller

Job Title

Job Description

For our headquarters in Veghel we are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Strategic Product Controller who wants to make a direct impact on the future of Vanderlandes product portfolio.

In this role you will operate at the intersection of strategy finance R&D and product development. You will help guide investment decisions challenge priorities steer portfolio performance and provide financial insights that influence decisions from operational teams all the way up to Board level. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping the future rather than simply reporting on it.

Your role

As a Strategic Product Controller you will support Vanderlandes strategy for sustainable and profitable growth by partnering with our Product Management and R&D organizations.

You will play a key role in identifying and evaluating new product opportunities developing investment proposals supporting strategic decision-making and monitoring the value delivered by our product portfolio. Rather than purely focusing on financial reporting you will actively challenge decisions prioritize investments and advise stakeholders on where resources create the most value.

Working closely with product managers R&D leaders finance colleagues and senior leadership you will help determine not only what we invest in but also why when and with whom.

This role offers significant freedom and ownership allowing you to shape processes introduce improvements and make a visible impact across the organization.

What you will do

• Partner with Product Management and R&D teams as a trusted finance business partner
• Support strategic product investment decisions through financial analysis and portfolio insights
• Develop challenge and monitor business cases for new product initiatives
• Drive portfolio management by helping prioritize investments and resources
• Provide financial reporting forecasting and performance insights throughout the product development lifecycle
• Challenge assumptions identify risks and opportunities and support data-driven decision-making
• Facilitate alignment between stakeholders across operational management and Board-level discussions
• Lead improvements in reporting automation and analytics with a focus on tools such as Power BI
• Monitor value realization and ensure investments deliver sustainable business impact

Your department

As a Strategic Product Controller you will become part of the R&D Controlling team and work closely with Product Management R&D and business leadership.

Controllers within our team are deeply embedded in the business. We do more than report numberswe influence decisions challenge assumptions and help steer the organization towards sustainable growth. As the financial conscience of the business we actively contribute to strategic discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you bring

• Masters degree in Finance Business Economics Accounting Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Business Control Commercial Control Product Control or a similar finance business partnering role
• Experience working in an international and complex business environment
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into strategic insights and recommendations
• Experience with investment analysis portfolio management forecasting and business performance management
• Experience working in product development innovation R&D or technology-driven environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge decisions constructively
• Excellent prioritization and decision-making capabilities
• Interest in data systems and process improvements including reporting and analytics solutions such as Power BI
• Self-starting proactive and capable of operating independently in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written

What we offer

We offer a position in an international and professional working environment with room for personal development and growth.

This position offers a competitive salary range of 6.500 to 7.600 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixedsalaryyoullreceive 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& Wellbeingbudgetworth 300per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centreswith a gym physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande designs delivers and supports automation solutions operational software and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Our solutions help customers improve performance reliability and sustainable growth in more than 100 countries. How we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values Every Day Better We Care and Team Play guide how we collaborate support each other and create value for our customers.

Ready to apply

Are you interested in this position Apply directly via our careers page with your CV.

Questions about this role Contact Frederik Roels (Hiring Manager) or Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.