REQ ID
98511
POSTED
Jun 8, 2026
FUNCTION
Finance
LOCATION
Amsterdam, NH, NL, 1082VA
TRANSPORT CONTROLLER – EUROPE
FINANCE / SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE
As our Transport Controller – Europe, you will act as a key finance business partner to the European Logistics organization, driving financial visibility, accuracy, and performance across transportation costs while supporting strategic decision‑making.
THE ROLE
OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!
As our Transport Controller – Europe, you play a critical role in managing reporting, forecasting, and planning of transportation costs across Europe. Acting as a co‑pilot to the Transport function, you will ensure accurate financial data, deliver performance insights, and support operational and strategic initiatives within a complex logistics environment.
You will be reporting to the Transport / Supply Finance leadership, and you will manage:
1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Lead the month‑end close process for transportation costs across Europe
Ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals and cost recognition
Review accrual files (e.g. ControlPay, freight audit data) with relevant teams
Manage manual accruals and non‑PO invoices to ensure cost completeness
Book freight, customs duty, and service-related accruals
2. Performance Analysis & Insights
Perform deep‑dive analysis on transportation costs and customs duties
Identify risks and opportunities vs. budget and forecasts
Deliver variance analysis across AOP, forecast, and prior year
Provide executive‑level insights on cost drivers to senior leadership
Maintain and own transport finance dashboards
3. Financial Control & Data Accuracy
Ensure accurate booking and coding of transportation costs
Own and maintain key datasets (e.g. lane mapping, cost allocation structures)
Resolve complex master data and coding issues with relevant teams
Perform audits and reviews to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance
Collaborate with Freight Audit teams to ensure accurate invoicing and cost tracking
4. Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
Act as key finance partner to Global Transport and Logistics teams
Present transportation performance in monthly reviews
Support business decision‑making with data‑driven insights
Partner with Procurement on RFQ processes and cost optimization initiatives
Serve as main contact for freight‑related topics
5. Projects & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to finance and logistics transformation projects
Build advanced Excel models to analyze cost, volume, and mix drivers
Support process improvements and automation opportunities
Contribute to evolving finance and logistics best practices
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As a finance business partner with strong analytical capabilities, you thrive in a fast‑paced, operational environment and enjoy working at the intersection of Finance and Supply Chain.
Your skills and experience include:
5+ years of experience in Finance (planning, reporting, analysis)
Proven business partnering experience
Degree in Finance or Accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA or equivalent)
Strong Office skills; Power BI is a plus
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or HFM
Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate complex data into clear insights
Ability to work under deadlines and deliver results
Experience in logistics or transport finance is a strong advantage
If you’re ready to play a key role in driving supply chain financial performance across Europe, we want you on our team!
WHAT WE OFFER
This role offers strong exposure and impact within Coty’s Supply Chain Finance organization.
High‑visibility role partnering with Logistics and Finance leadership
Opportunity to influence cost performance across a complex European network
Exposure to global stakeholders and transformation initiatives
Dynamic, international working environment
Hybrid working model
ABOUT US
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