Overview

A high-impact key role within a PE-backed industrial group, where you, as (Senior) Controller, will directly contribute to the professionalisation, performance, and value creation of the business. You will work closely with the CFO and have visible influence on the organisation’s continued growth.

About the Company

Bueter Group is an internationally operating family-owned business with a history of over 65 years and a strong market position in the production of hydraulic cylinders and lifting technologies.

The group generates revenues of over €100 million and employs approximately 550 people across three production sites in Emmen (NL), Haren (DE), and Meppen (DE).

In early 2026, Bueter Group was acquired by NPM Capital, marking a new phase in its development: transitioning from a traditional family business to a professionally structured, private equity-backed organisation.

The current focus is on strengthening the finance function, improving management information, and implementing scalable processes and systems. Key initiatives include accelerating reporting cycles, introducing KPI dashboards, optimising the cash conversion cycle, and building high-quality reporting towards shareholders and lenders (including ESG, compliance, and IFRS).

The culture is evolving from entrepreneurial and informal to more data-driven, structured, and performance-oriented—while maintaining a pragmatic, no-nonsense mindset.

Role & Responsibilities

The (Senior) Controller plays a key role in the further professionalisation of the finance organisation. The role combines financial control and business control, with a clear emphasis on financial control.

You will work closely with the CFO and act as a central link between the group, operational sites, and external stakeholders (shareholders, auditors, and lenders). At the same time, you will be closely involved with the business, with a specific focus on lifting technologies.

You will be part of the extended leadership team, giving you direct influence over decision-making and strategic direction.

This is a hands-on role, requiring active involvement in analysis, reporting, and improvement initiatives, while also bringing structure and driving process optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Responsible for group consolidation (including via Lucanet) and optimisation of the consolidation process
• Coordinate and prepare annual accounts, including complex accounting topics such as PPA and goodwill
• Perform IFRS gap analyses (Dutch GAAP / German GAAP to IFRS)
• Develop and enhance reporting towards shareholders (NPM Capital / SHV), including ESG and compliance
• Responsible for cash flow reporting, covenant monitoring, and lender reporting

Performance & Process Improvement

• Develop and implement KPI dashboards and BI-driven reporting
• Accelerate and structure the planning & control cycle
• Improve data quality, reporting frequency, and level of insight
• Optimise the cash conversion cycle

Business Control (Focus: Lifting Technologies)

• Provide financial support to the production environment, with a focus on lifting technologies
• Set up and improve project administration (work in progress, PoC methodology)
• Analyse and optimise cost prices and margins (standard costing, contribution margins)
• Act as a business partner to operations and site management

Stakeholder Management & Organisation Development

• Act as a sparring partner to the CFO and leadership team
• Play an active role in the transition from a family-owned business to a PE-backed structure
• Connect and align local finance teams across the Netherlands and Germany
• Review and improve financial systems and processes

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an energetic and driven finance professional who thrives in a transformation environment and is motivated by building and improving structures, processes, and teams.

You combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset and are able to operate both strategically and operationally.

Key requirements:

• Experience as a Group Controller or Senior Financial Controller within an international (preferably manufacturing) environment
• Strong consolidation experience, ideally with tools such as Lucanet
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and experience with complex accounting topics (PPA, goodwill, audits)
• Affinity with production environments and cost accounting
• Hands-on mentality with the ability to dive into systems and processes
• Ability to operate both top-down (strategy) and bottom-up (execution)
• Experience in, or interest in, private equity environments and transformation journeys
• German language skills are preferred
• Willingness to be regularly on-site in Emmen and Meppen
• Preferably based in the Northern Netherlands

Core Competencies

• Hands-on execution: delivering and improving directly
• Structuring capability: bringing clarity and insight to complexity
• Analytical strength: translating financial data into actionable insights
• Change capability: comfortable in transformation and cultural change
• Stakeholder management: engaging across operations, CFO, and shareholders
• Ownership & drive: taking responsibility and delivering results

Practical Details

• Location: Emmen / Meppen (regular on-site presence required)
• Organisation size: ~550 FTE
• Revenue: €100M+
• Reporting line: CFO
• Team: Finance teams across NL and DE (group, local control, accounting)

What Buter Group Offers

• A key role in the transition to a professionally structured, PE-backed organisation
• Direct impact on strategy, performance, and value creation
• Close collaboration with the CFO and involvement in the leadership team
• Broad role with both group-level and business exposure
• Dynamic, international environment (NL / DE)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: €110K – €135K (based on 40 hours)
• Bonus: ~15% STI (OTE)
• Long-term incentive: to be determined
• Collective Labour Agreement: HP Metaal
• Mobility: company car or mobility allowance

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