Group Financial Controller

cefetragroup; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 1-2 days/week

Office in Rotterdam Centre with Maas/E

Job summary

Cefetra Group, based in Rotterdam, seeks a Group Financial Controller to join the Consolidation & Reporting team. You will manage monthly consolidation and reporting, coordinate internal audits across Europe, and partner with local finance teams in the Cefetra Group to support trading activities and project work.

The role requires a master’s degree in business admin or accounting, 6+ years in an international setting, strong Excel and Tagetik/BI tools skills, and fluent Dutch and English

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration or accountancy.
• At least 6 years of international experience, preferably in Big 4 or as a financial controller in an international organisation.
• Strong IT skills with Excel and consolidation tools (Tagetik) and BI tools.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Group financial reporting: Prepare monthly consolidation and reporting package using Tagetik and support ad hoc finance projects.
• Coordinate internal audit activities and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency (approx. five audits per year).
• Collaborate with finance teams across the Cefetra Group and support monthly reporting for local entities.
• Develop understanding of trading activities, commodity markets, forward positions and hedging impact.
• Contribute to decision support with analyses and performance reporting.
• Support M&A and integrations, including PPA and integration with local finance teams.

Skills

Excel

Tagetik

BI tools

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Education

Master's degree in business administration or accountancy

Tools

Tagetik

Excel

Job description

Are you a finance professional ready to work on financial reporting in an international trading organisation? Are you at your best when collaborating and supporting a finance organisation with an international group of companies? Then working for Cefetra could be the perfect fit for you!

Who we are

Cefetra Group consists of various agricultural and food ingredients trading and supply chain management companies, with leading brands within the ingredients business. Collectively we employ approximately 800 people across 39 offices in 17 countries around the world. We work closely together to guarantee the best possible service to our customers. We develop supply chains with suppliers and create value by sourcing raw materials and supplying those to the international food, animal nutrition and energy industries. Check out our corporate movie here.

The job

As Group Financial Controller you will be a member of our Consolidation & Reporting team. The team led by LionelParry currently consists of 5 team members based in our Rotterdam office. You will play a key role in supporting the Group Finance function across the Cefetra Group, contributing to the monthly consolidation and reporting process, internal audit activities and a variety of Group finance projects. Your tasks and responsibilities will relate to:

• Group financial reporting: Prepare and analyse the monthly consolidation and reporting package using Tagetik, perform financial analyses and support ad hoc finance projects.
• Internal audit & business improvement: Coordinate the Group's internal audit activities by defining the annual audit scope and planning. Together with colleagues, perform approximately five on-site audits per year across the Netherlands, Europe and occasionally other regions. Beyond assessing internal controls, you will identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• International collaboration: Work closely with finance teams across the Cefetra Group, supporting local entities throughout the monthly reporting process and acting as a trusted finance business partner.
• Business understanding: Develop a solid understanding of our trading activities, including commodity markets, forward positions, hedging strategies and the financial impact of commercial decisions.
• Decision support: Contribute proactively to finance meetings by providing insightful analyses, recommendations and performance reporting to support decision-making.
• M&A and integration: Support acquisitions and post-merger integration activities, including the integration of newly acquired entities into the Group reporting process, purchase price allocation (PPA) support and collaboration with local finance teams during the integration process.

Who you are

To be successful within Cefetra, it is important to have a 'self-starter' mentality, to be open-minded, accurate and curious. You should be able to work both independently and with people from all levels within the Cefetra Group. You should also be able to identify with the following requirements:

• Your educational background is equivalent to a master’s degree in business administration or accountancy.
• You have at least 6 years of relevant experience in an international environment, preferably gained within a Big 4 firm, or as a (financial) controller or similar role in an international organization.
• You are IT savvy with strong experience with Microsoft Excel and preferably with consolidation tools (Tagetik) and BI tools.
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Our offer

A unique opportunity to work within a growing international operating trading company. We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs, but please note we offer the following:

• An attractive compensation and benefits package, including a position of 32-40 hours per week, a competitive gross monthly salary ranging from €6,000 to €8,000 (based on full-time employment), holiday allowance, a performance-based bonus, and the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week.
• Our colleagues are our most important ingredient. We support your career by investing in your development;
• An office located at one of the most beautiful locations in the Centre of Rotterdam overlooking the Maas and the Erasmus Bridge with plenty of social activities and excellent coffee.