Global CAPEX Controller (all genders)

FrieslandCampina; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexible hours

Train card / €0,23 per km (max. 30 km)

200 hours annual leave (+ buy/sell up

Laptop, phone & home office equipment

Wellbeing initiatives & employee help

Well stock items at head office like奶

Job summary

FrieslandCampina is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead accounting and reporting activities in a global manufacturing setting. You will drive month-end closings, optimize processes, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure strong internal controls and actionable financial insight.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, and collaboration with regional and functional leaders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Proficiency in internal control and financial reporting, advanced MS Excel skills, and experience with SAP/BW, Spotfire BI, and Oracle HFM is preferred.
• The capability to challenge commercial assumptions, address deviations, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships across boundaries and functions.
• Able to work independently in a complex, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial plans, execute month-end closing activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement improved processes, create RACI matrixes, and drive operational excellence.
• Dive deep into data analysis for cash visibility and budget management. Enhance project management tools and maximize the use of existing data and analytics resources.
• Lead change initiatives in a global manufacturing environment. Generate insightful reports, provide strategic advice, and ensure action follow-ups.
• Manage financial accounting for Capex projects, oversee the indirect purchasing process via Coupa, coordinate the internal control cycle, and ensure accurate depreciation and valuation of assets.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

SAP/BW

Spotfire BI

Oracle HFM

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Analytical mindset

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP/BW

Spotfire BI

Oracle HFM

Excel

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a global scale with FrieslandCampina? Do you have a passion for finance and a drive for simplifying, automating, and standardizing processes? If so, we want to hear from you!

What We Ask

• 4+ years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Proficiency in internal control and financial reporting, advanced MS Excel skills, and experience with SAP/BW, Spotfire BI, and Oracle HFM is preferred.
• The capability to challenge commercial assumptions, address deviations, and drive corrective actions.
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships across boundaries and functions.
• Able to work independently in a complex, matrixed environment.
• A Master's degree in Finance.
• Sees beyond your role and aligns with our purpose of "Nourishing by Nature".
• Is customer focused and acts with speed and decisiveness to achieve the best results.
• Takes ownership of your work and continually seeks new opportunities for improvement.

What We Offer

At FrieslandCampina, you work in an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0,23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as health support and employee assistance programs.
• Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.

Vacancy Description

• Manage financial plans, execute month-end closing activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and implement improved processes, create RACI matrixes, and drive operational excellence.
• Dive deep into data analysis for cash visibility and budget management. Enhance project management tools and maximize the use of existing data and analytics resources.
• Lead change initiatives in a global manufacturing environment. Generate insightful reports, provide strategic advice, and ensure action follow-ups.
• Manage financial accounting for Capex projects, oversee the indirect purchasing process via Coupa, coordinate the internal control cycle, and ensure accurate depreciation and valuation of assets.

We are a small but impactful team driving change in the Global Manufacturing environment. We aim to create meaningful value for the organization while supporting each other, learning from each other, and putting continuous improvement at the heart of our operations.

You will be part of a dynamic, impactful team dedicated to driving change within our Global Manufacturing environment. We emphasize creating meaningful value for the organization, supporting each other, and fostering continuous improvement. You'll collaborate closely with Cluster Controllers, Plant Controllers, the Director of Projects, Project Managers, and our Financial Shared Service Center in Budapest.