Turn financialinsightintoinnovationforthenextgenerationofsustainableheatingandcoolingsolutions
Yourrole
As our next Business Controller R&D, you will join the Group Finance & Control team and partner closely withstakeholdersacross BDRThermeaGroup. Together with the Business ControllerDevelopment Units (DU), you willprovidefinancial insights, analyses, and reporting that help R&D leaders make informed decisions and drive efficiency, cost control, and profitability.
You will support budgeting, forecasting, monthly performance reviews, and business cases for new product development(NPD)initiatives. In addition, you will contribute to improvement projects focused onharmonisingprocesses and furtherprofessionalisingR&D finance across the group.
Thisis ahybridrolebasedin Apeldoorn,theNetherlands. Wevalueflexibilityandcollaborationandencouragecolleaguestospendatleasttwodaysper week intheoffice. You will receive support for your home office set-up and travel costs.Limited international travel is occasionallyrequired, offering opportunities to connect with colleagues and business partners across our globalorganisation
Yourteam
You will be part of a close-knitbusinesscontrollingteam of four colleagues, based in Apeldoorn. Together, theinternationalteam partners with both our Development Units and Operationsorganisation, creating a unique opportunity to gain insight into how innovation, manufacturing, and business performance come together. Regular team meetings, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration provide plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and build a broadprofessionalnetwork.
In this role, you will work closely with the BusinessControllerDU, who will provide day-to-day guidance and coaching, while reporting to the Senior Business Controller. As you grow in the role, you may alsohave the opportunity tobroaden your scope by supportingcontrollingactivities within Operations.
Your key tasks
Deliver financial analyses and insights to support decision-making within our Development UnitR&D.
Monitor R&D performance through KPIs andanalysevariances between actual, budgeted, and forecasted results.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes across multiple R&D locations.
AnalyseCAPEX, project costs, and people-related costs, and collaborate with local finance teams to resolve issues.
Contributeto theevaluation ofbusiness casesfor new product development initiatives and support continuous improvement projects.
What you bring
2-4years of relevant work experiencein a related role, such as controller, junior controller, business controller, finance business partner or equivalent
Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in understanding how businessesoperate
Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and working with large datasets.
A structured and detail-oriented approach combined with a proactive mindset.
Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively with international stakeholders.
AMaster's degree in Finance, Business Economics, Accounting, ora relateddiscipline.
Nice to have
Experience working with Power BI for data interpretation and performance analysis.
Interest in emerging technologies such as AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Werecognisethat talent comes in manyformsIf you meet mostbut not necessarily all of the criteria above, we would still love to hear from you.
Whatwe offer
A permanent contract.
Inadditiontoacompetitivesalary,youwillreceivea strong pension package.
Enjoyahealthywork-lifebalancewith36holidaydaysperyear(basedon afull-timecontract). Of these, 30daysarefreelyselectable,and6 arefixedcompanyclosuredays
Benefitfromflexiblehybridworkingpoliciesanda home-office budget.
Enjoydiscounts onourproductsandinsurancepackages.
Joina company intheheartoftheenergytransitionandbuildaflourishingcareerwithus!
Aboutthecompany
At BDRThermeaGroup, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesiveteamculture.
BDRThermeaGroup is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us inshapinga more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.
What’sit like to work at BDRThermeaGroup?
At BDRThermeaGroup, wedon'tjust talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member,you'llbe part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.
Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose-driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

We make the energy transition a reality. Our brands – trusted by installers and end-users in more than 100 countries in all European markets, Turkey and China – include Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje, Chappée and Baymak.
We manufacture close to our customers in 14 different locations in nine countries.
Our customers can choose from different technologies that allow them to reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying comfort in their homes.
Our goal is to help bring the energy transition closer. Our connected and integrated technologies enable the global shift towards fully sustainable energy carriers, such as heat pumps, hybrid and hydrogen boilers, and we work to reduce carbon emissions from our operations, suppliers, and products.