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The Operations Controller – EMEA plays a pivotal role in strengthening financial and operational performance across Valvoline Global Operations’ regional Supply Chain. As a core member of the EMEA Supply Chain leadership team and key advisor to the Senior Director, Supply Chain EMEA, this Netherlands-based role drives insight, transparency, and performance across the region. This position delivers financial leadership and decision support through accurate reporting, forecasting, and business case modelling. With initial focus on Europe and expansion to the Middle East and Saudi Arabia (KSA), the role provides structure and continuity across end-to-end supply chain operations—allowing regional leaders to focus on execution and long-term strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly SC financials (P&L, variance analysis, KPIs), highlighting trends and risks
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, identifying opportunities and recommending corrective actions
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with internal controls and applicable standards
Develop business cases for investment or cost-reduction initiatives across EMEA SC operations
Monitor operational performance across production, logistics, inventory, and service metrics
Partner with operations leaders to improve resource utilization, reduce waste, and optimize productivity
Lead or support continuous improvement efforts, validating financial impact and progress of initiatives
Maintain strong internal controls over SC-related financial and operational processes
Support audits (internal/external) by ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks
Oversee ERP/reporting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) for data integrity and standardization across regions
Drive improvements in reporting processes, cost tracking, and dashboard development
Serve as a key business partner to the SC leadership team, translating analytics into operational insights
Collaborate cross-functionally (Procurement, Finance, PLM, HR) to align financial planning with SC strategy
Present clear, actionable reporting to senior leadership and act as a sounding board for strategic decisions
Coach or mentor analyst/finance team members where applicable
Requirements:
MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in operations controlling, FP&A, or plant/business finance within a multinational environment
Strong analytical and financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking
In-depth understanding of operational processes in manufacturing, logistics, or service-driven environments
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional, non-finance stakeholders
Proven ability to distill complex financial data into operational insights for senior leaders
Proficiency in Excel and enterprise reporting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Fluent in English
additional languages (e.g., Dutch, Arabic) are a plus
Nice to have:
Additional languages (e.g., Dutch, Arabic) are a plus