BU Asia Risk Control and Process Improvement Manager

Nutreco; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutreco is seeking a BU Asia Risk Control and Process Improvement Manager to enhance governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness. With a focus on driving continuous improvements across Asia, you will play a critical role in supporting finance transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 8–10 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong leadership skills. This position requires proficiency in ERP systems and a willingness to travel for 20-30% of the time.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in internal control, audit, or finance roles.
• Strong understanding of business processes and risk management.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of risk management and internal control programs.
• Partner with management teams to strengthen financial and operational controls.
• Lead regional process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Internal controls

Process improvement

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, etc.)

Tools

ERP systems

OneStream

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Get ready to Own professionalization as a BU Asia Risk Control and Process Improvement Manager at Nutreco, an SHV company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this transformational role and Own your playbook, Own your impact and Own your career growth.

BU Asia Risk Control and Process Improvement Manager is responsible for strengthening governance, risk management, internal controls, and process improvement across Asia OpCos. The role partners with BU and OpCo leadership to ensure compliance, improve business processes, drive continuous improvement, and support finance transformation initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and business performance.

Key Areas of Responsibility (KAR’s)

Internal Control and Risk Management

• Lead and oversee the implementation of BU-wide risk management (ERM) and internal control programs (GIA, NBSF, KCF, SOD, Critical Access Review (CAR), external audits), ensuring alignment with Nutreco policies and governance standards.
• Act as the primary liaison with Corporate Risk Management, Internal Audit, and senior management on governance, risk, and control matters across Asia OpCos.
• Review and challenge risk assessments, control self‑assessments, and remediation plans, ensuring key risks are adequately identified, mitigated, and monitored.
• Drive continuous improvement of the internal control environment through process standardization, automation, and governance enhancement initiatives.
• Partner with OpCo management teams to strengthen financial and operational controls while balancing compliance, efficiency, and business performance objectives.
• Lead governance reviews of key business processes, identifying opportunities to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Training and promote a strong culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement through leadership, coaching, and best‑practice sharing across the BU.
• Lead the resolution and closure of significant audit findings, control deficiencies, and governance improvement actions, ensuring sustainable implementation across Asia OpCos.

Process Improvement

• Lead regional process improvement initiatives across finance and business functions to improve efficiency, governance, and operational effectiveness.
• Review and streamline costing, variance management, planning, and business performance management processes to support better decision‑making and accountability.
• Partner with OpCos and cross‑functional teams to identify process inefficiencies, develop improvement roadmaps, and ensure successful implementation of transformation projects.
• Act as a change agent by promoting continuous improvement, standardization, and best practices across finance, supply chain, procurement, and operations functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Audit, Risk Management, or related field; professional qualification (CIA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in internal control, audit, finance, FP&A, or process improvement roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls, and business processes.
• Experience partnering with senior management and leading cross‑functional improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms (e.g., OneStream, Power BI, SAP).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills; fluent in English and willing to travel (20-30% of the time).
• Analytical mindset, capable of identifying trends, root causes, and areas requiring management attention.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to operate effectively across the BU countries in scope.

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a meaningful career where you'll take pride in the role you play every day in Feeding the Future. If you are interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential, and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.
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