Global Finance Business Partner

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; Hybrid; EUR 77,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32-38 hours per week

Gross monthly salary €6,943–€9,919

8.33% vacation allowance

15% annual bonus program

25 vacation days + additional buy days

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Remote work allowance

Great to Grow development program

Staff events and company socials

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Finance Business Partner to act as strategic financial partner for Marketing & Sales and the cross-functional Business Dynamic Mid Tech. You will be part of management teams and translate financial insights into growth opportunities.

The role demands a Master’s in Finance and about 10 years of controlling experience, with international collaboration and English fluency. This position supports global strategy and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and strategic skills with business impact.
• Experience advising senior management and cross-functional teams.
• International exposure and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Translate financial insights into growth opportunities for Marketing & Sales and Mid Tech.
• Lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles across functions.
• Support business development through business cases and investment plans.
• Collaborate with global leaders on strategy and performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

International experience

Education

Master's degree in Finance / Business Economics

Job description

Strong financial leadership helps Enza Zaden turn commercial opportunities into sustainable growth. As Global Finance Business Partner Marketing & Sales and Mid Tech, you will work directly with senior management on strategy, performance, and value creation. You will combine financial expertise with international collaboration and have the opportunity to improve decision-making across the business.

Make a difference as Global Finance Business Partner

As Global Finance Business Partner, you will be the strategic financial partner for Marketing & Sales and the cross-functional Business Dynamic Mid Tech. You will be part of both management teams and report to the Head of Business Control. You will translate financial and commercial insights into clear choices for growth, improvement, and value creation. You will work globally with senior management, Business Controllers, and Finance Managers. In this role, your work will include:

• Taking responsibility for value creation, strategy definition and execution, and performance as a member of both management teams;
• Advising, challenging, and supporting the Functional Director and management teams on key decisions;
• Improving financial performance by leading the full planning and control cycle, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting;
• Supporting and leading business development through business cases, investment plans, and acquisition activities;
• Working with the CFO and Finance Management Team as a member of the Global Business Control Lead Team;
• Strengthening collaboration and financial expertise among regional and local Business Controllers and Finance Managers.

What you bring as our future colleague

You have strong analytical and strategic skills and can turn financial insights into clear business choices. You build relationships easily and constructively challenge and influence senior stakeholders. You enjoy working in an international environment and take responsibility for shared results. In addition, you have:

• A relevant master’s degree in Finance, Business Economics, or a comparable field;
• Around 10 years of relevant experience in controlling and finance business partnering, preferably in a commercial environment;
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment;
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and advising senior management;
• A strong understanding of financial and commercial processes on a global scale;
• Excellent command of English.

Enza Zaden as your employer

Enza Zaden is an international family‑owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higher yields and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.” Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.

We are passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.

What you can expect from us

We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment. You can also count on:

• A position for 32-38 hours per week;
• A gross monthly salary between €6,943 and €9,919, based on a full-time workweek of 38 hours and aligned with your knowledge and experience;
• 8.33% vacation allowance and an attractive annual bonus program of 15% of your annual salary, depending on your job level and company performance;
• 25 vacation days, the option to purchase additional vacation days, and one paid vitality day per year, with extra vacation days granted as you get older;
• A laptop and mobile phone provided by Enza Zaden;
• A contribution toward overnight accommodation costs if you live farther away from Enza Zaden. This program applies to employees working for Enza Zaden in the Netherlands whose one‑way commute exceeds 100 kilometers and 75 minutes;
• An attractive retirement plan, commuting reimbursement if you live more than 10 kilometers from your workplace and a remote work allowance when working partly from home in consultation with your manager;
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Great to Grow development program, training courses, workshops, and e‑learning platform;
• Plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of your daily work through social events organized by the Staff Association, as well as Young Enza networking events, inspiration sessions, and social gatherings. We also host an annual summer barbecue, Christmas market and New Year’s reception;
• A strong focus on your health and well‑being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, a bike‑to‑work program, sports activities through enzActive, and mental well‑being support through OpenUp.

An assessment is possible part of the application process. This role cannot be filled on an interim basis.

Do you have questions about the role or the application process? Please feel free to contact Sijmen Jansen, Corporate Recruiter, at [e-mail].

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.