Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

For our location in Putten or Gent, we are looking for a Finance Controller who will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the financial health of the organization. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for various financial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and regulations, strong analytical skills, project management and effective communication.

What is the position about?

As a Financial Controller, you will take the lead in ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately and timely recorded in our systems. You will oversee the financial operations and provide in-depth analysis of procurement & operational activities, playing a critical role in delivering reliable reporting, insightful data analysis, and budget support to enable informed business decisions.

You will also contribute to special projects and the ongoing development and optimization of financial processes, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance frameworks. A key part of your role involves close collaboration with the Finance Shared Service Center (FSSC) to ensure seamless and compliant financial reporting.

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, you will have opportunities to engage with the broader finance community across the Business Unit Europe and Central Asia, sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement.

About The Role

Responsibilities

Financial Controlling, Reporting & Analysis:

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements and IFRS.

• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights recommendations to management.

• Calculate and validate inventory and purchase costs in close collaboration with Procurement

• Prepare and analyse supplier rebates calculations.

• Oversee supplier payments and manage foreign exchange exposures risks.

• Manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) accounting and control.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Support cost control and optimisation initiatives.

• Monitor and maintain internal control framework to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

• Prepare for and support external audits and regulatory reviews.

Process improvements and optimization:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and data accuracy.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration and contribute to financial best practices across the organization.

• Participate in special financial projects (e.g., budgeting, compliance, system improvements).

Skills and Expertise

You are an energetic, well-organized, and proactive professional with a strong drive for results. You work efficiently and bring a structured approach to your tasks, always aiming for high-quality outcomes. To thrive in this role, you’ll need strong analytical, collaboration, and project management skills, along with a resilient “can-do” mindset that helps you tackle challenges head-on.

You enjoy working in an international environment and are comfortable navigating cultural differences. Pragmatic and solution-oriented, you balance attention to detail with a clear understanding of the bigger picture.

As a true team player, you collaborate effectively and bring others along by presenting data-driven insights that influence and support key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA or relevant certification is a plus.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in financial management, accounting, or related roles, with a track record of increasing responsibility.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and financial reporting

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

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Excellent command of the English language in word and writing, Dutch is also preferred but not required. French is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:
As Nutreco our mission is ‘feeding the future’. In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner. Working for Nutreco means an impactful role in an international, dynamic environment with complex and diverse topics. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, within Nutreco and the SHV group. Nutreco belongs to the SHV Family with more than 60.000 employees.

What else is in it for you? 

• A hybrid work model, 3 days in the office.

• Flexible working hours, preferable 40 but at least 32 hours per week.

• A competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• A solid pension scheme

• You will have the opportunity to grow within Nutreco and SHV Group. 

• Access to training courses to support continuous growth.

• Career growth within Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco, and the broader SHV Group

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Karin van der Haven at karin.haven@nutreco.com. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Extra information

Our factory in Putten is classified as a Seveso company. This means we work with dangerous substances and adhere to strict safety requirements to minimize risks. Within our company, the well-being of our employees, the health of the environment and the safety of our surroundings are key. We believe it is important to be open and transparent from the first moment of contact about the risks associated with our activities and the safety requirements we apply. We continuously invest in improving our processes and training our employees to ensure that we conduct our operations in a safe and responsible manner. We are also in regular contact with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that we comply with all regulations and guidelines.