Searching for a Business Controller to join our unique international helicopter company. Beyond the spreadsheets, you'll be a trusted business partner, helping drive decisions with real operational impact.
The Business Controller acts as a Finance Business Partner for dedicated bases or overhead departments within the NHV Group.
This role provides management with valuable reports and insights into the business to support operational and strategic decision making. Responsibilities include the preparation, development and analysis of management accounting information as well as the delivery of high-quality reports providing insights in key business drivers.
The Business Controller interprets results and identifies trends proactively, highlights issues, and works in partnership with the business to plan appropriate actions.
This position, based in Ostend (Belgium) reports to the Group Controller, in close co-operation with the Base Managers and key managers across the Group.
Responsibilities & main result areas:
Own monthly reporting, performance analysis and cost control across assigned countries and bases
Drive cost awareness and challenge spending across the business
Analyze maintenance costs and support operational improvement initiatives
Prepare budgets, forecasts and business plans, while contributing to long-term planning
Support pricing, tenders and commercial decision-making
Identify risks and opportunities through financial and operational analysis
Develop business cases, investment analyses and ad hoc insights to support management decisions
Ensure compliance with information security policies and controls
We are looking for someone with a first relevant work experience, bachelor/master in Economics or similar, and sound business acumen.
Excel holds no secrets for you, and knowledge of Power BI or Business Central gives you an immediate head start.
As you'll be working in Ostend, Belgium, you have a sound and proven knowledge of Dutch & English.
It will come as no surprise to you that we expect you to have strong analytical and numerical skills.
Our ideal candidate translates financial insights into actionable business decisions, builds strong relationships across the organization, and combines a proactive, pragmatic mindset with a constructive and critical approach.
Please note that while hybrid working is available, we value a strong on-site presence and expect you to work regularly from our office. Occasional international travel might be part of the role, and fluency in both Dutch and English is essential.
Join the Thrilling World of Aviation !
Step into an exciting career in an international helicopter services company that combines a youthful spirit with over 25 years of industry expertise.
When you join our team, you can count on a permanent (indefinite) contract and a competitive salary package. Our benefits include:
Meal vouchers
Group and hospitalisation insurance
Commuting reimbursement or bike allowance
Eco cheques and gift vouchers
Access to the Benefits@Work platform on which you can find exclusive employee discounts and offers
Company phone and laptop
Company car
Work from home
Vacation days: 4 legal vacation weeks, 2 additional (extralegal) leave weeks, and 10 public holidays
Life at the Office
We believe in creating a positive and engaging work environment. Our in-house festivity committee keeps morale high with regular activities such as team quizzes, padel tournaments, "Break the Week" sessions, and winter BBQs.
