Business Controller vacatures

• Permanent
• Europe
• Netherlands
• Finance
• Nutreco
• Livestock Feed

Own your development at Nutreco, an SHV company. We cultivate talent, curiosity and diversity as well as offer exposure to meaningful projects and passionate customers and colleagues around the world. Join us as a Procurement Controller and share our purpose of Feeding the Future as you grow both personally and professionally. Together we can transition towards more sustainable, equitable and balanced protein production.

What you'll do

We're seeking a driven Procurement Controller to join our team, responsible for the financial management and analysis of procurement activities. Reporting directly to the Business Controller North-West Europe, you'll collaborate with the North-West Europe finance team, our Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Procurement Director, and Nutreco Global Procurement. In this role, you'll provide key insights, accurate reporting, and critical budget support to drive procurement decisions.

You will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence within Nutreco Procurement by preparing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. You'll lead variance analysis on budgets versus actuals, uncovering opportunities and mitigating risks, while ensuring data integrity through meticulous reconciliations. Your expertise in costing, pricing, and foreign exchange analysis will support strategic decisions, complemented by insightful reporting using financial systems and Power BI.

You will partner with procurement teams to implement cost-saving initiatives, optimize vendor and contract spend, and monitor compliance with budgetary controls.

This dynamic role offers the chance to influence business performance and may expand to include the Feed Ingredients re-sale business.

Who we're looking for

For this position, we are looking for a driven and eager professional who is ready to work with diverse stakeholders and add value through robust financial analysis, cost optimization, and strategic improvements.

You'll also need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in Finance control, Finance shared services, or a Business Control role in a fast-paced, global business environment

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (Dutch GAAP or IFRS), financial analysis, and financial reporting.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial management software, and ERP systems (Unite4Cloud, Power BI, OneStream).

• Fluency in English and effectively communicating and networking with business and stakeholders (Dutch is also strongly preferred).

• Soft skills like analytical strength, collaboration, adaptability, good communication an energetic proactive approach to problem solving.

What you'll receive

As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You'll also benefit from the backing of one of the world's largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you'll receive:

The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment.