Senior Business Controller

Company Description

As a Senior Business Controller at IFS Ultimo, you will be at the core of our financial strategy, driving business growth and ensuring financial efficiency in a dynamic SaaS environment. You will act as a key financial advisor, providing data-driven insights and supporting senior management with financial planning. Your role will be essential in managing complex financial structures, improving forecasting accuracy, and ensuring compliance across multiple international markets.
About IFS Ultimo
At IFS Ultimo, we are more than just a workplace; we offer a vibrant team environment to 300+ innovative thinkers dedicated to making an impact. Here, you'll collaborate with a diverse, talented team that prioritizes growth and continuous learning. We are committed to the professional development and personal well-being of our employees, offering tailored learning paths, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, inclusive culture that celebrates diverse perspectives.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of EAM technology. Whether you're supporting our clients' journey or contributing innovative ideas to our solutions, every team member plays a role in our mission to empower asset owners and technicians worldwide. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, decisiveness, and the drive to achieve results, all while fostering adaptability and creative problem-solving.

Job Description

IFS Ultimo is in a phase of rapid international growth, requiring a proactive and analytical financial expert who can support and challenge the business. As Senior Business Controller, you will be pivotal in steering the company’s financial health, partnering with business leaders, and optimizing financial processes. Your expertise will improve revenue management, cost control, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop financial models to support long-term business growth and optimize financial performance.

• Revenue Management & Forecasting: Analyze revenue streams, including SaaS subscription and consulting revenue models , ensuring financial predictability.

• Advanced Budgeting & Reporting: Lead the planning cycle, deliver accurate monthly reports, and enhance financial transparency.

• Process Improvement & Automation: Drive efficiency by implementing best practices in financial processes and leveraging tools like Power BI.

• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted financial advisor to cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, and Product Development.

• M&A Integration: Support finance and integration efforts related to acquisitions.

Qualifications

• A Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics.

• 5-7 years of experience in financial control, preferably in a SaaS or tech-driven environment.

• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in financial modeling, KPI analysis, and forecasting.

• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and ERP systems (experience with Certinia or Lucanet is a plus).

• Skilled in analysing consultancy revenue, including project-based income and professional services billing.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for driving business improvements.

• Experience in an international business setting.

What We Offer:

• Permanent Contract & Competitive Salary aligned with market standards, including an 8% holiday allowance.

• Bonus Incentive Scheme based on company and individual performance.

• Hybrid Working Model allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence.

• Career Development Opportunities with tailored learning paths and leadership exposure.

• 25 Vacation Days with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.

• Pension Scheme (50/50 Contribution).

• Fixed Monthly Allowances for phone, home office, and internet expenses.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day for voluntary work.

Additional Information

IFS Ultimo is based in the Netherlands with more than 2000 global customers, is a leading Enterprise Asset Management software provider with a strong reputation for the completeness, flexibility, and configurability of its SaaS EAM solutions.

In the world of Ultimo, asset management processes and the software they require take centre stage. At IFS Ultimo, we develop easy-to-use EAM software for confident asset owners, enabling them to optimize productivity, maximize asset availability, and secure health and safety. We supply out-of-the-box, though supremely flexible, software with an unmatched ROI through short implementations, seamless integrations, and self-service application management.

Acquired by IFS in July 2022, its parent company operates across all continents with its 7000+ employees delivering award-winning enterprise software solutions to help businesses be their best when it matters–at their Moment of Service™.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability and a company where we get things done so that you can positively impact the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs.