Business Controller Technology

Job Title

Business Controller Technology

Job Description

We are proud to present that as of April 1, 2026, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore are unified to one brand, called Toyota Automated Logistics. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.  
 

Your impact

As a Business Controller within the TAL FP&A team, you will play a pivotal role in guiding strategic and financial decision-making for our Technology & R&D organization. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will translate financial data into actionable insights, helping leaders make informed decisions while ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget. You will report directly to the Head of FP&A EMEA/APAC.

The Technology organization is at the heart of TAL’s innovation journey. Formed through the integration of three companies, it brings together approximately 600 talented professionals across the Netherlands, Germany, and India. This is a highly collaborative, international environment where entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and results-driven teamwork are valued and encouraged.

In this role, you will work closely with Technology & R&D leadership, commercial teams, and finance colleagues across the business. You'll combine strong financial expertise with strategic thinking, providing an independent perspective on investment decisions, business cases, product development initiatives, and portfolio performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with Product Management and Solution Management teams, providing financial insights, business cases, and portfolio steering recommendations.
• Drive the full Technology & R&D planning cycle, including long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end performance analysis.
• Lead project, cost center, and CAPEX controlling activities, ensuring transparency and financial discipline.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards, management reporting, and performance review processes.
• Support and coach R&D teams on financial topics related to product development, investments, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with reporting and analytics teams to continuously enhance reporting capabilities, data quality, and business insights.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and the adoption of AI-driven solutions within finance and reporting.

What makes you a great fit?​  

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, challenging the status quo, and turning complex data into clear recommendations. You thrive in dynamic, international environments and are motivated by helping innovative organizations achieve their ambitions.

You bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to take ownership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organization.
• A risk-aware approach combined with sound business judgment.
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for driving efficiencies.
• The ability to think strategically while maintaining focus on execution.
• A collaborative, team-oriented attitude with a global perspective.

Qualifications & experience  

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accountancy, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Business Control, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering within an international environment.
• Experience supporting Technology, Product Development, Engineering, or R&D organizations is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and translate financial insights into business actions.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written. Additional languages such as German or Dutch are a plus.
• Experience with AI solutions and a strong affinity for reporting automation, process optimization, and digital transformation.

Why Join Toyota Automated Logistics?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of warehouse automation within a fast-growing, global technology organization. You'll have the chance to work alongside innovative teams, contribute to industry-leading solutions, and play a key role in shaping financial decisions that drive business success worldwide.

What you can look forward to? 

This position offers a monthly salary range from € 6.500 up to € 7.600. When performance expectations are exceeded, there is even the opportunity to grow beyond this scale. 

In addition to your salary, you will receive the following secondary employment benefits: 

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget allowing you to purchase 20 additional days); 

• Health & Wellbeing budget (€300 per year); 

• Travel allowance or full public transport reimbursement; 

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (40% home / 60% office); 

• Collective pension scheme; 

• Discounts on (supplementary) health insurance with VGZ. 

Ready to join Toyota Automated Logistics? We look forward to hearing from you!  

We look forward to your application. No cover letter is required, just send us your CV and relevant qualifications.  

Your contact for questions:  
Recruiter: Carlijn Kneepkens 
Phone number: +31 413 49 34 27   
  
Who we are  
At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions.  

Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end-to-end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.  
  
Diversity & Inclusion  
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.