Paula’s Choice Europe is headquartered in Amersfoort, where most of the European organization is based. With around 90 employees representing more than 30 nationalities, it is a highly international and diverse environment. From Amersfoort, the organization supports its activities across eight European markets, with additional local offices in cities including London, Berlin and Paris. To support this continued growth and further strengthen the Finance function, Paula’s Choice Europe is looking for an ambitious Business Controller to join the team.

As Business Controller, you will sit right in the middle of Paula’s Choice Europe and act as a key financial sparring partner for the Marketing, Sales and Operations teams. You will report to the Senior Finance & Operations Director and work closely with the Senior Financial Controller, you will build strong relationships across the organization and use your financial expertise to support commercial decision-making. With close connections to the business, you will have a strong understanding of commercial priorities and the opportunity to make an impact from day one.
A key part of your role is to turn financial and commercial data into actionable insights. You will analyze performance across Paula’s Choice’s e-commerce and retail channels, identify opportunities and challenge assumptions. From new product innovations and CAPEX investments to pricing decisions, you will build financial analysis and work with stakeholders to translate your insights into practical business decisions.

Alongside your business partnering responsibilities, you will take responsibility for the financial planning and performance cycle. You will lead the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting process, monitor performance and contribute to month- and year-end closing together with the Financial Controller. Your analysis will help management understand where the business is heading and where action is needed.

The role is highly dynamic and offers significant room to grow. During your first months, you will focus on getting to know the organization, people, systems and business. From there, you will increasingly become a key link between Finance and the wider organization, taking ownership of projects and helping Paula’s Choice Europe make better, more data-driven decisions.

You combine strong financial skills with curiosity, energy and an entrepreneurial mindset. You enjoy working with data, getting to the heart of a business question and turning financial insights into practical recommendations. You are comfortable taking ownership, working independently and connecting with stakeholders across Marketing, Sales and Operations. What motivates you is being close to the business, understanding what drives performance and finding opportunities to improve and grow. You are proactive, analytical and hands-on, and thrive in a dynamic international environment where things move quickly and you have the freedom to make an impact. If you are looking for a role where you can learn, grow and take real responsibility from day one, you will feel at home right at Paula’s Choice. 

“Paula’s Choice offers an entrepreneurial and international environment where growth and change are part of everyday life. As European business continues to develop, you will have the opportunity to grow alongside the organization and take on increasing responsibility over time.
With short lines, an international scope and a relatively lean team, you will have plenty of visibility and room to shape your role. You will be exposed to different parts of the business and could broaden your experience beyond traditional controlling. For someone looking to take the next step in their career, Paula’s Choice offers a platform to learn, develop and grow into a broader finance role.”

•    >4 years of relevant experience in Business Control, FP&A, Financial Control, Transaction Services, Advisory or a comparable finance role.
•    A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics or a related field.
•    Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial and commercial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
•    Hands-on, entrepreneurial and proactive, with a natural tendency to take ownership, work independently and continuously look for ways to improve.
•    Comfortable working with Excel, financial models, large datasets and ERP systems; experience with NetSuite is a strong plus.
•    A confident finance business partner who enjoys working with different stakeholders and building strong relationships across the organization.
•    Commercially minded and curious, with the ability to challenge assumptions and connect financial insights to the wider business.
•    A genuine team player who thrives in an international environment where ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Paula’s Choice is a global skincare brand founded in 1995 in Seattle by Paula Begoun, with a clear mission to make effective skincare accessible through science, transparency and education. From the beginning, the brand has challenged traditional beauty marketing by focusing on evidence-based ingredients, proven formulations and honest information about what works for the skin.

Today, Paula’s Choice has grown into an internationally recognized skincare brand with a presence across multiple markets worldwide. Its portfolio includes targeted skincare products designed around specific skin concerns, with the brand placing a strong emphasis on ingredient research, product efficacy and consumer education.

What sets Paula’s Choice apart is its strong science-first philosophy. Rather than following beauty trends, the company focuses on ingredients and formulations supported by scientific research. The brand also invests heavily in educating consumers, helping them understand their skin and make informed choices about skincare.

Since 2021, Paula’s Choice has been part of Unilever, as part of its Prestige Beauty portfolio. The partnership provides the brand with access to Unilever’s global expertise, resources and distribution capabilities, while Paula’s Choice retains the distinctive brand identity and entrepreneurial spirit that helped drive its growth.

The European organization is headquartered in Amersfoort, from where Paula’s Choice supports its activities across eight European markets. The European team consists of approximately 90 employees representing more than 30 nationalities, creating a genuinely international working environment.

Europe is an important growth region for Paula’s Choice, with a strong focus on e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels alongside partnerships with retailers and e-tailers. The relatively compact European organization means teams work closely together and are highly connected to the commercial side of the business.