Financial Controller. (SolCo) Maastricht, Netherlands Finance

DSM-Firmenich AG; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Solution Company in Maastricht/ Venlo area seeks a Financial Controller to lead finance planning, actuals, closing and reporting for the SolCo entity. You will partner with the Finance Shared Services team to ensure high-quality financials and robust controls.

You will own budgeting, balance sheet management, and provide cost analyses, inventory and CAPEX insights. SAP familiarity and strong English communication are essential, in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• MSc/BSc in Accounting/Financial Controlling or equivalent.
• Licensed certified public accountant (CPA) or equivalent is a plus.
• Proven knowledge of finance processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Drive budgeting and forecasting in partnership with budget holders.
• Manage balance sheet and ensure accurate statutory financials.
• Ensure timely closing and reporting, liaising with FSS.
• Perform product costing, variance analyses, and CAPEX reviews.
• Prepare journal entries and provide data for the internal control framework.
• Support allocation cycles in SAP and provide insights for decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Team-player attitude

Stakeholder management

Education

MSc/BSc in Accounting/Financial Controlling

Certified public accountant (CPA) or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Controller. (SolCo)

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands

This position is part of the Solutions Business (SolCo) within Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). This is one of the two standalone entities to be created from ANH, as part of the divestment to CVC Capital.

For our Finance function, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller for the legal entity in Venlo, the Netherlands.

As our successful Financial Controller, you will ensure delivery and execution of the finance planning, actuals, closing and reporting activities for the legal entity.

You will act as service receiver for closing services as supplied by Financial Shared Services.

Your key responsibilities:

• Point of contact for the Finance Business Partner & direct contact with budget holders to support budgeting and forecasting process
• Responsible for balance sheet management and reconciliation for the entity
• Ensuring group, as well as statutory financials are accurate and complete
• Ensuring agreed services with FSS (Financial Shared Services) are delivered up to standard
• Responsible for (and analyses on) product costing, variance analyses manufacturing performance, Inventories, CAPEX and first line analyses and insights for actuals, forecasts and budget, and for setting up relevant allocation cycles in SAP
• Providing all (accruals, provisions, corrections, etc.) content for Journal Entries (recurring and incidental) to the shared service center
• Providing evidence for the Internal Control Framework and follow up on remediation plans

We offer:

• A dynamic work environment that gives you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are given the freedom to be creative and proactive
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone
• Hybrid working agreement, working in the office (Venlo/ Maastricht), in combination with working remotely
• A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary
• We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally

We bring:

• MSc - BSc level in Accounting/ Financial Controlling; and/ or licensed certified public accountant
• Good level of written and oral communication skills in English
• In-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of Finance and Accounting processes
• SAP experience
• Analytical skills, by making use of the latest digital tooling.
• Team-player attitude, excellent inter-personal and stakeholder management skills

About Solution Company

SolCo is built as a customer-focused, innovation-driven solutions company, dedicated entirely to animal nutrition.

It brings together products, services, data and expertise into one integrated offering - helping customers improve performance, manage complexity, and make more sustainable choices.

What sets SolCo apart is its strong regional presence and close connection with customers. With teams embedded in local markets, SolCo works side by side with customers to understand their needs and respond with practical, science-based solutions that make a real difference on farm and across production systems.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At ANH, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help - just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.