About AniCura:

AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialized in veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at over 500 practices in 17 European countries and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. AniCura has a turnover of around $1B with the aspiration to expand business through a combination of organic growth and new hospital acquisitions. Every year, AniCura’s 12,000 passionate professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Role Overview:

The Senior Business Controller – AniCura Group plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. As part of the Group FP&A team, the role acts as a strategic co-pilot to the CFO and Group Leadership Team, leading core financial planning and analysis activities such as reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.

You will co-own the financial dimension of the Integrated Value Creation Plan (IVCP), lead continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and tools, and partner with stakeholders across Group Functions and local markets. This role requires excellent analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to influence across a matrixed and international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly financial close process with Group Controlling and Accounting. Ensure accurate and consistent reporting across markets.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports to AniCura Group LT and Mars. Highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver clear variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes. Own timelines, templates, and stakeholder alignment.
• Improve forecasting models to enhance speed, accuracy, and relevance.
• Lead long-term financial planning for the Integrated Value Creation Plan (IVCP).
• Build 3–5 year plans and investment scenarios aligned with strategic goals.
• Partner with Strategy and Transformation to track key initiatives.
• Act as the lead for planning and reporting systems.
• Ensure data quality, standardization, and automation.
• Drive continuous improvements in tools and processes.
• Serve as a finance partner to senior leaders.
• Provide insights, challenge assumptions, and support decisions.

Summary of the Role:

• Job Title: Senior Business Controller – AniCura Group
• Department: Finance
• Reports To: Director of Group Business Control & Operational Finance
• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Contract: Full-time
• Languages: Fluency in English required; other European languages are a plus

Qualifications & Experience:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• 5+ years of experience in Business Controlling, FP&A, or Financial/Business Analysis, preferably in a corporate/group HQ or international setting
• Experience working in matrix organizations with proven stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, variance reporting, reconciliations, and data integrity
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; familiarity with financial planning systems such as Anaplan or SAP BPC

Technical Skills:

• Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Financial systems and data modeling (e.g., Anaplan, SAP BPC)
• Variance and performance analysis
• Management reporting and KPI development
• Business partnering and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Our offer:

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care, together.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package
• A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development
• Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence
• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.
• We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs.

If this sounds like you

Please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below.

AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment guidelines.