Sales & Marketing Controller
Essity • Zeist, Netherlands • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Sales & Marketing Controller
Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo and Zewa.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Sales & Marketing Controller (d/f/m) to join our Controlling team to support the Belgium market within the Benelux cluster.
This permanent position is part of the Benelux Controlling organization, supporting commercial (Sales & Marketing) functions. The role plays an important part in financial steering, combining business partnering with core controlling activities such as reporting, planning, and data management.
As a trusted business partner, you will support decision-making by providing financial insights, ensuring transparency, and ensuring consistent and reliable data across commercial processes. This role is based in Zeist and reports to the Senior Sales & Marketing Controller Benelux.
What You Will Do
Conduct monthly closing activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and maintain regular financial reports (daily/weekly/monthly).
Analyze deviations, trends, and key business drivers.
Prepare forecasts for the Belgium market as part of the overall planning process.
Identify risks and opportunities and support decision-making.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliable and transparent outlooks.
Act as a business partner to Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams.
Provide data-driven insights to support commercial decisions.
Maintain and ensure data quality in reporting and BI tools (e.g. Power BI).
Support structured processes such as rebate management.
Ensure consistency and reliability of financial data.
Who You Are
Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in Controlling or Finance.
Strong proficiency in SAP (R/3 or S/4HANA) and Excel; experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) is a plus.
Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate financial data into clear and actionable business insights.
Proactive, structured, and well-organized approach to work.
Good communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us