Head of Business Control Northern Europe

  • Full-time
  • Rituals Job Grade HO: 18
  • Rituals Job Family: Management
  • Department: Central Head Office
  • Head Office Department: Control & Analytics

Job Description

Please note: This role requires full proficiency in the Dutch language.

Are you ready to drive Rituals’ growth across Northern Europe? Join us in shaping an omni-channel brand and community. This Business Control role covers Benelux, the UK & Ireland, and the Nordics.

As Head of Business Control, you’ll be a key business partner for Benelux and lead two Business Controllers who are in the Management Team of the Nordics and the UK & Ireland. Your team will deliver data-driven insights to support decision-making and sustainable growth. You’ll master the Plan & Control cycle across all Lines of Business, advising stakeholders with confidence. Your ultimate goal is to support a sustainable growth of Rituals in these markets. 

Benelux is our test-and-learn region, where you’ll develop business cases and evaluate new initiatives. You’ll also support the UK & Ireland’s fast-growing online market and the Nordics, spanning from Sweden’s mature market to Finland’s emerging retail presence.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Control & Analytics, you’ll collaborate with local market teams to achieve Sales and EBITDA targets. You are part of the central Control & Analytics team, stationed in Amsterdam. From our central head office, you will maintain a close relation with the local head offices. 

Join us and take Business Control in Northern Europe to the next level!

Your key responsibilities:

  • Act as a strategic business partner for Benelux within the local management team.
  • Lead and mentor two talented business controllers in Nordics and the UK & Ireland.
  • Execute the full Plan & Control cycle, from planning to insightful reporting.
  • Master consumer sales drivers, from online and in-store sales to promotions, events, and expansion performance.
  • Oversee P&L insights, linking sales to profitability across Retail, Digital, and Wholesale.
  • Empower your team to analyze sales and cost performance, translating insights into strategy.
  • Continuously improve reporting, analytics, and processes.

 

Qualifications

 

  • Master’s degree in Business,Economics or related fields, a RC-degree is a plus
  • Full knowledge of the Dutch language (Please don't apply if you do not meet this requirement)
  • Approx. 7-9 years of experience as a Business Controller in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical, communicating and consulting skills
  • Hands-on mentality, flexible, team player
  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills

YOUR PATH TO A NEW CAREER

Grow with us! The next steps are:

  1. Apply via our website (make sure you meet the requirements and tell us why you apply)
  2. Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days.
  3. A first interview follows.
  4. You do an online assessment.
  5. You have the second interview at our Central Head Office in Amsterdam.
  6. In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Any questions? Our recruiter is happy to speak to you via pieter.deboer@rituals.com. Please note that applications via e-mail are not taken into consideration.

CVs submitted by recruitment agencies without prior request will be considered as not sent.

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