Financial Controller

Trelleborg Group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package incl.

Bonus

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working environment

Training and education support

Job summary

Trelleborg Group in the Netherlands seeks a Finance Controller to oversee financial reporting, governance, and controls across the business. You will coordinate with local and international teams, support operational decisions, and drive improvements in cash flow, taxation, and compliance.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, at least 5 years in finance leadership, and strong ERP implementation experience. Dutch-English communication is essential, with a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze revenues, costs, liabilities, credit exposure, and KPIs to forecast cash flow needs.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, compliance, tax obligations, and audits.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and revenue recognition improvements.
• Collaborate with local and global finance teams, auditors, and partners.
• Drive ERP implementation and process standardization to improve reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team across Dutch entities.

Education

Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Make your mark on the future. Accelerate your career with Trelleborg and start shaping industry from the inside.

Who we are

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry in the world. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here.

At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we go beyond service, building lasting partnerships with engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver long-term solutions that make a real impact.

About the Role

As a Finance Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating the financial activities of the business, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strong financial governance, and effective support for operational decision-making.

Working closely with local and international finance teams, shared service centers, and business stakeholders, you will contribute to the integrity of financial processes, compliance with applicable regulations, and continuous improvement of financial performance and controls.

Your main responsibilities will span a broad range of finance disciplines, including financial reporting and analysis, taxation, treasury, insurance, credit management, accounts payable and receivable, project accounting, inventory and cost control, budgeting and forecasting, as well as leading and coordinating finance-related activities across cross-functional teams.

About your responsibilities

• Analyze revenues, costs, liabilities, credit exposure, and key financial performance indicators to forecast short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow requirements. Recommend appropriate funding strategies, investment opportunities, and financial instruments to support liquidity and business objectives
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, delivering accurate financial analysis and actionable insights to support management decision-making
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, compliance, statutory reporting, tax obligations, and the successful completion of annual audits
• Act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director, providing financial expertise, commercial insight, and strategic support
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, project financial oversight, and revenue recognition improvements while proactively identifying risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with local and global finance teams, shared service centers, auditors, advisors, and contract manufacturing partners to ensure efficient and effective financial operations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including ERP system implementation, process optimization, standardization, and enhancement of internal controls and reporting capabilities
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members while ensuring effective financial governance across Dutch legal entities and supporting collaboration with regional and global stakeholders

What you bring

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership or controlling role with managerial responsibility
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, internal controls, compliance, and business performance management
• Proven experience operating within an international, multi-entity business environment
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and verbal
• Experience with ERP system implementations and finance process improvement initiatives
• Solid understanding of corporate governance, internal reporting standards, and the financial requirements of a multinational organization
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and influence business decisions through financial insights

Our Offer and Benefits

• A responsible and results-oriented task in an internationally active industrial company
• We provide an encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education
• Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment
• Very attractive competitive compensation package inclusive of a bonus
• Generous annual leave
• Social and charity events participation
• Flexible working environment with hybrid structure

Are you the person we’re looking for?

Application process

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.

We provide an encouraging environment which offers growth within the company while investing in employee training/education. Our facility is a close and friendly community which allows you to brainstorm your ideas with other colleagues.

We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities.

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside