EMEA Commercial Controller: Strategic Finance Partner

Lamb Weston EMEA; Breda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamb Weston EMEA seeks a Commercial Controller to serve as the finance business partner across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will drive performance, support strategic decision-making and ensure robust forecasting and reporting processes.

You will collaborate with regional leaders to translate financial insights into actionable actions, manage planning cycles, and uphold governance standards in a dynamic, global food industry environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in business controlling, financial planning & analysis, finance business partnering.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working in complex, international organizations with multiple stakeholders and markets.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making and build effective partnerships across different levels of the organization.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, performance management and management reporting processes.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives or cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and data triangulation capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Well-organized, proactive and able to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or other European languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor business performance against plans, budgets, forecasts and strategic objectives, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders and management teams on strategy development, execution and performance tracking.
• Deliver financial and operational analyses that identify opportunities for improvement and support business growth across the region.
• Coordinate business planning and control activities, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews.
• Prepare and present management reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of information.
• Lead and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Challenge and validate financial forecasts and business assumptions to improve forecast accuracy and business outcomes.
• Conduct variance analyses against budgets, forecasts, and targets, recommending corrective actions where required.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across functions and countries to promote effective planning, performance management and financial awareness.
• Support risk management, governance, and compliance processes where relevant.
• Act as a co-pilot to the business by driving performance, accountability and value creation

Skills

Controlling experience

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

English fluency

Dutch language beneficial

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Controlling/Business Admin/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Lamb Weston EMEA seeks a Commercial Controller to serve as the finance business partner across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will drive performance, support strategic decision-making and ensure robust forecasting and reporting processes.

You will collaborate with regional leaders to translate financial insights into actionable actions, manage planning cycles, and uphold governance standards in a dynamic, global food industry environment.