Amsterdam | Fulltime

At Urban Gym Group, we’re always moving on the gym floor and in the way we grow our business. We think bold, act fast, and constantly raise the bar.

We’re looking for a Business Controller who’s ready to take full ownership of the P&L and bring a strong commercial mindset to one of the most ambitious fitness platforms in the Netherlands. If you thrive where data meets strategy and you’re driven by impact, this role is made for you.

As our Business Controller, you’re a key driver of UGG’s financial and commercial performance. You own the full P&L and collaborate closely with Financial Control, Business Control, and BI to turn data into sharp, actionable insights.

But you won’t just report the numbers; you’ll shape the story behind them. You’ll influence pricing, revenue strategy, membership behaviour, commercial business cases, and the next moves that help UGG accelerate.

You bring leadership, ownership, and confidence to a role that’s central to our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Full P&L ownership

Own the complete P&L, with focus on revenue lines deliver accurate, decision‑ready reporting in close collaboration with Financial Control
Lead monthly reporting cycles and provide clear, high‑quality insights
Build forecasting and budgeting models with strong focus on revenue and margin

Commercial focus & revenue growth

Analyse key revenue drivers: membership growth, retention, acquisition, pricing impact
Identify and quantify opportunities to grow the top‑line
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Digital to elevate commercial performance
Build business cases and assess financial impact of new initiatives

Pricing strategy & proposals

Develop and model pricing proposals and revenue scenarios
Analyse elasticity and member behaviour to strengthen pricing decisions
Collaborate with BI to improve pricing dashboards and commercial insights
Track results after rollout and drive optimisation

Collaboration with Finance, BC & BI

Work seamlessly with Financial Control on reporting quality and closing processes
Align KPIs, methodologies, and insights with Business Control colleagues
Guide and support less experienced Controllers
Partner with BI to enhance data quality, dashboards, and automation
Ensure integrated financial + commercial visibility across all teams

Process improvement & strategic support

Continuously improve reporting, planning, and forecasting processes
Support strategic projects with strong financial modelling
Contribute to building a scalable Business Control foundation for UGG’s growth

What you bring:

7+ years of experience in Business Control, Commercial Control, or a similar analytical finance role
Experience with membership or subscription‑based business models is more than a plus
A proven track record of owning a full P&L and driving financial and commercial outcomes
Affinity with fitness, sports, commercial performance, and pricing
Skilled in collaborating with Financial Control, Business Control, and BI
Strong analytical and modelling skills; able to translate complexity into crystal‑clear insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience guiding or coaching team members
Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools
A proactive, commercially driven mindset with the confidence to challenge and advise

We offer:

A high‑impact role in a fast‑moving, ambitious fitness organisation, plus a benefit package that supports your growth, well‑being, and lifestyle:

Competitive salary plus 8% holiday pay based on your annual salary
26 days holiday (based on full-time employment)
Pension plan to support your future
Join our Work in Club Programme and experience life on the gym floor
Well-being matters: you and your family get unlimited access to OpenUp, our mental health and well-being partner
Unlimited access to all our first-class clubs for you and a +1
Remote working option for up to 10 days a year based on full-time employment
One day a year for charity work: give back and make an impact

* A personality assessment may be part of the hiring process.

Urban Gym Group

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