Financial Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

SHV family

Global career paths

Stability of private ownership

Job summary

Nutreco, the SHV-backed global leader in animal nutrition, is seeking a Financial Controller for the Tilburg plant. You will own the financial and administrative strategy, lead annual budgeting cycles, and provide critical insights to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in finance, strong analytical skills, and proven ERP, OneStream and PowerBI experience. You will partner with leadership to optimize processes, ensure tax compliance and advance our sustainable,

Qualifications

• Five+ years of finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERPs, OneStream, and PowerBI.
• Analytical mindset and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own the site's financial and administrative strategy and lead budgeting cycles.
• Provide critical financial insights, manage risks, and ensure tax compliance.
• Drive process improvements and maintain strict budget control to support growth and sustainability.

Skills

Finance experience

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Integrity

Tools

ERP systems

OneStream

PowerBI

Job description

Own your career at Nutreco, an SHV company / Skretting, a Nutreco company / Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. Our purpose of Feeding the Future unites us into one team, all working together to achieve a meaningful, global impact for generations to come. Empowering and investing in our people and our planet is at the heart of everything we do. Which is why, when you join us as a Financial Controller, you will be nurtured and equipped to build a rewarding career full of potential.

Job Description: What you’ll do

As the Financial Controller at Nutreco, you will Own It by acting with accountability and purpose to lead the site’s financial and administrative strategy. You will take the initiative to formulate short- and long-term financial plans while guiding departments through the successful implementation of annual business cycles. Collaborating with intent, you will partner with the leadership team to provide critical financial insights, manage risks, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. You will deliver results that matter by optimizing administrative processes and maintaining strict budget control. Your role is central to driving innovative operational improvements that support our mission to sustainably "Feed the Future".

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an entrepreneurial Financial Controller for our Tilburg plant who embodies our Own It values of purpose, care, and accountability. We are looking for a performance-driven leader with at least five years of finance experience, ideally within a global manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep analytical mindset and a proven track record of introducing strong financial insights and making actionable operational recommendations. Beyond technical proficiency in ERPs, OneStream, and PowerBI, we are looking for a collaborator and influencer who will act with integrity and curiosity to lead our financial strategy. Ultimately, you should be a dedicated professional who is passionate about our sustainable mission to "Feed the Future" and committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued.

Manufacturing Financial Leadership

You possess an understanding of production and maintenance management, cost accounting, and the ability to link financial performance to physical plant operations.

Professional Accountability & Integrity

We are looking for a performance-driven professional who acts with purpose and accountability. You should be a "steward" of the site's assets, ensuring 100% compliance with local tax regulations and internal controls while maintaining a caring and ethical approach to team leadership.

Strategic Business Partnering

Beyond traditional "number crunching", you must collaborate with intent across the leadership team. This involves using financial analysis to provide management advice, identifying risks, and guiding departments through annual business planning.

Sustainability & Purpose-Driven Management

In alignment with our "Feeding the Future" mission, we look for a leader who integrates sustainability into financial planning. You will be involved in managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets with an eye toward CO2 reduction and energy efficiency, ensuring that our financial health directly supports our global environmental goals.

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.

Our Organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind.

Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors.

Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5,000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Nutreco Overview

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.