Financial Controller

Trouw Nutrition; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutreco in Tilburg seeks a Financial Controller to own the site's financial and administrative strategy, partnering with the leadership team to deliver robust plans and oversee annual business cycles. You will drive actionable insights, manage risks, and ensure compliance while optimizing processes and budget control.

The role emphasizes sustainability, CAPEX/OPEX oversight, and contribution to the Feed the Future mission.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to provide financial insights.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, OneStream and PowerBI.
• Collaborative leader with integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's financial and administrative strategy.
• Form short- and long-term financial plans with annual business cycles.
• Partner with leadership to provide insights and manage risks.
• Ensure tax compliance and strict budget control.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic partnering

Analytical mindset

Integrity & accountability

Tools

ERP systems

OneStream

PowerBI

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.

You’ll need

• 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.

How And Why To Find Out More

We can offer you a rewarding position with real meaning and purpose. Where you'll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you're 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.