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Interim Cost Controller

Amsterdam Temp View Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Interim Cost Controller with mandatory 3PL warehouse logistics experience to improve logistics costing, activity-based costing, and operational profitability for an international wholesale and distribution business. This is an initial 3-month contractor assignment, with a strong possibility of a further 3-month extension for the right candidate.

Added 06/08/2026

  • Mandatory experience in a 3PL warehouse logistics environment
  • Initial 3-month contract with a strong chance of extension

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international wholesale and distribution company with a long-standing presence across Europe, supplying a broad portfolio of home improvement, construction, and consumer products. As the business continues to optimise its logistics operations and financial performance, they are looking for an experienced Interim Cost Controller to support key operational costing initiatives within their 3PL warehouse environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Analyse and monitor warehouse and logistics costs.
  • Review and improve existing costing methodologies.
  • Support the implementation and optimisation of activity-based costing (ABC).
  • Validate operational costs and customer tariff calculations.
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities for cost optimisation.
  • Prepare budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis.
  • Partner closely with Operations, Warehouse Management and Supply Chain.
  • Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.



The Successful Applicant

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Cost Controller, Financial Controller, Business Controller or similar finance role.
  • Previous experience within a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) warehouse environment is an absolute MUST.
  • Hands-on experience with warehouse costing, operational finance and logistics cost structures.
  • Experience with activity-based costing (ABC) or similar costing methodologies is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes.
  • Proactive, curious and self-starting mindset..
  • Available to start at short notice.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

  • A competitive hourly rate
  • A temporary position within the property industry, based in Amsterdam.
  • An opportunity to contribute to key financial decision-making processes.



If you are ready to bring your expertise as an Interim Cost Controller to this role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Jorge Martínez-Casasola
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078981

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Controlling
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Amsterdam
Contract Type
Temp
Consultant
Jorge Martínez-Casasola
Job Reference
JN-082026-7078981