Senior Financial Controller – Inventory & Logistics

The Job

As Senior Financial Controller – Inventory & Logistics you will be responsible for managing and optimizing inventory-related costs across the organization. This role ensures accurate valuation of inventory, monitors cost variances, and supports strategic decision-making through detailed analysis and reporting. The position plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency. You are an expert on Goods Movement in SAP. You perform month end close tasks surrounding inventory provision, freight and duties accruals and COGS reconciliation.

You work closely with the Logistics team and the OPS team to ensure correct and accurate inventory cost entries.

You actively identify improvements in processes and implement them in practice. In doing so, you will liaise with stakeholders within the organization and other colleagues within stichd. You are part of the finance department and report to the Head of Finance.

Your Mission

• You are able to take along the Finance team and convince others of the added value of changes/improvement; 

Inventory Valuation & Costing 

• Ensure accurate and timely valuation of inventory in accordance with IFRS accounting standards. 
• Maintain and update standard costs for products and materials. 
• Analyze and reconcile inventory accounts monthly. 
• Monthly preparation of any inventory provision. 

Cost Analysis & Reporting 

• Monitor and report on inventory cost variances (e.g., purchase price, production, freight, duties etc). 
• Prepare detailed cost reports and dashboards for management. 
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to inventory. 

Process Improvement & Controls 

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory cost control processes. 
• Collaborate with supply chain, sourcing, and operations to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste. 
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Finance, Sourcing, Operations, Product, Master data and IT to ensure data accuracy and process alignment. 
• Support SAP system enhancements related to inventory and costing modules. 

Your Talent

• You have a Master degree in Finance or Accounting and have several years of experience within a similar positions;
• Entrepreneurial approach to role with high energy, initiative and innovation; 
• Experience in a manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment; 
• Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS); 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong influencing and negotiating skills; 
• Advanced problem-solving skills combined with solutions oriented thinking; 
• Positive result driven attitude; 
• Can do mentality; 
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in an international organization; 
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation methods; 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; 
• Experience in coaching of people; 
• Experience in SAP is a must.

This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.

We Offer

•    Our salaries are based on 38 hours per week, but fulltime work is 40 hours per week. Instead, you choose between a lot of holidays; 40 per year ór choose for a 40-hour salary per month with still 28 holidays. You can switch every six months;
•    Annual bonus scheme;
•    New hires (introduction) days;
•    Great offer of e-learnings and a training offer for personal development;
•    Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins;
•    Provided lunch for low cost;
•    Choose between lease-bike, NS Business Card or travel by car for € 0,23 per km (>10km).
•    8% holiday allowance, employee insurances and a good pension scheme;
•    Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites;
•    Hybrid working. On fulltime basis 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (incl. allowance for home working);
•    Flexible working hours, modern workspace and a good working atmosphere;
•    International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities;
•    Wellbeing activities (f.e. yoga, pilates and bootcamp);
•    Community involvement (stichd impact tool);
•    stichd drinks 5/6x per year in the city center of Den Bosch;
•    Work hard, play hard. Our stichd-events are legendary.

About Us

As a family of experts - currently employing over 750 people - we focus on creating exceptional products within our categories. From branded socks and underwear to fashionable swimwear and iconic fanwear, we are proud to Consciously Craft Convenience for customers and consumers.

Partnering with global A-list brands our current brand portfolio includes PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Head and Calvin Klein for our Essentials. For our Fanwear business: BMW Motorsport, Formula 1, Williams Racing, Porsche Motorsport, Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team, Aston Martin F1 Team and Manchester City Football Club. And for our Lifestyle business: BMW Lifestyle. 

Through weaving together Design, Sales, Logistics, Marketing and Digital, we create a seamless one-stop-shop environment. A member of the PUMA Group, stichd is a licensee with its head office located in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. In addition, stichd has a global presence with sales offices throughout Europe, China, in Southeast Asia and North America. The company’s warehousing and logistics are in Tilburg, Netherlands, Mexico City, Malaysia and the United States of America.

If you’re interested in this position and meet the requirements, click 'Apply' now!

Acquisition as a result of vacancies is not appreciated.

stichd provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at stichd and PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.