Controller

Do you want to be more than a Controller? Are you ready to take ownership, challenge the business and work closely with operational leadership to drive performance?

For GXO Logistics at Lelystad, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Controller who acts as a financial sparring partner to site leadership and plays a key role in driving financial performance.

Your responsibilities

As a Controller, you are responsible for the financial steering of one or more logistics sites. You advise management on finance and controlling matters and collaborate closely with international stakeholders. You contribute directly to performance optimization and support strategic decision-making.

Your responsibilities include:

• Advising site leadership and managers on financial and controlling topics;
• Managing the full P&L and overseeing local accounting processes;
• Leading month-end and year-end closing;
• Preparing sales invoices and aligning with site managers and customers;
• Developing and maintaining internal control systems;
• Leading budgeting and weekly/monthly forecasting, including corrective actions where required;
• Identifying cost drivers and initiating improvement actions.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Economics or equivalent;
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and/or controlling;
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills;
• Analytical, hands-on and improvement-focused;
• Experienced with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills;
• Experience within a 3PL or logistics environment would be considered an advantage;
• Fluent in English;
• Available for 36–40 hours per week.

About GXO Logistics

GXO Logistics is a leading international provider of advanced supply chain solutions, partnering with major organisations across e-commerce, food & retail and industrial sectors. In the BeNe region (Netherlands and Belgium), GXO operates from more than 30 sites with headquarters in Eindhoven. Working at GXO means working in a dynamic, international environment with high levels of autonomy, room for initiative and strong opportunities for growth. Employees are encouraged to take ownership and further develop themselves while directly contributing to GXO’s success.

What GXO offers

• Hybrid working model (minimum of 4 days per week in the office);
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus;
• Access to GXO University for professional and personal development;
• A dynamic international work environment with growth opportunities.

Interested?

Ready to make an impact as a Controller at GXO Logistics? We'd love to hear from you.

• If you have any questions about the vacancy or our process, please contact Pim van Loon at [email protected]