Business Controller
Vanderlande is seeking a proactive and analytically driven APAC Airports Controllerto join our Project & Service Control teamfor the Airports domain In this role, you will partner closely with Project Managers, the Finance team, and cross‑functional stakeholders across the Asia‑Pacific region to ensure financial excellence throughout large‑scale international airportprojects and long‑term airportservice contracts.
You will play a key role in driving transparency, enabling fact‑based decision‑making, and supporting strategic discussions through analysis, insights, and business partnering. The position is ideal for a finance professional who is confident working independently, thrives in a dynamic, international environment, and enjoys continuously improving ways of working within the airports/baggage handling business
The APAC Airports Controller oversees project and service financial controlfor our airport operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Japan, and other countries in the region, ensuring alignment with Vanderlande’s global standards while supporting the growth of our Airports domainportfolio. The role is based in Singapore, Vanderlande’s regional headquarters for Asia‑Pacific.
Analysis & Financial Control – Airports (APAC)
Own and lead financial reporting and performance tracking for assigned airport projects and airport service contractsin the APAC region.
Ensure accuracy in forecasts (LE), revenue recognition, billing, and margin reporting specific to baggage handling and airport logistics projects
Drive the quality of Cost Estimate Reviews (CERs) for airport projects by aligning input from Project Managers, Controllers, and operational stakeholders across airports and service delivery.
Coordinate and facilitate Project Board meetings for airport projects, delivering insights on revenue, cash flow, billing, and risks & opportunities in the airports domain.
Lead scenario mapping and financial modelling for large or complex airport projects(e.g., BHS, check‑in, and baggage‑related systems) to support leadership decisions.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards within the airports businessand regional operations.
Identify and drive process improvements and standardization initiatives across the APAC airports controlling landscape
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement – Airports (APAC)
Act as the financial sparring partner to Airport Project and Service Managers, challenging assumptions and mitigating financial risk in airport‑related projects and long‑term service contracts.
Collaborate closely with Treasury (FX, guarantees), Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure financial alignment for airport projects and airport service contracts
Liaise with internal audit, pricing, and financial control teams to maintain consistency and data integrity for airport businessreporting.
Translate financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non‑finance stakeholders in the airports domain(e.g., operations, engineering, and commercial teams).
Represent the Controlling team in cross‑functional discussions and escalation processes related to airport projects and APAC airport operations
Support peer development by sharing best practices and contributing to team capability building within the APAC airports controlling team
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
