Business Controller - Procurement

Why Join Us Own your development at Nutreco, an SHV company. We cultivate talent, curiosity and diversity as well as offer exposure to meaningful projects and passionate customers and colleagues around the world. Join us as a Procurement Controller and share our purpose of Feeding the Future as you grow both personally and professionally. Together we can transition towards more sustainable, equitable and balanced protein production.

Responsibilities We’re seeking a driven Business Controller to support our Procurement function and join our team, responsible for the financial management and analysis of procurement activities. Reporting directly to the Business Controller North‑West Europe, you’ll collaborate with the North‑West Europe finance team, our Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Procurement Director, and Nutreco Global Procurement. In this role, you’ll provide key insights, accurate reporting and critical budget support to drive procurement decisions.

You will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence within Nutreco Procurement by preparing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports. You’ll lead variance analysis on budgets versus actuals, uncovering opportunities and mitigating risks, while ensuring data integrity through meticulous reconciliations. Your expertise in costing, pricing and foreign exchange analysis will support strategic decisions, complemented by insightful reporting using financial systems and Power BI.

You will partner with procurement teams to implement cost‑saving initiatives, optimise vendor and contract spend and monitor compliance with budgetary controls.

Qualifications For this position, we are looking for a driven and eager professional who is ready to work with diverse stakeholders and add value through robust financial analysis, cost optimisation and improvements. This role is about 50/50 – a mix of financial administrative tasks and finance/accounting setup improvements.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

6‑8 years of experience in Finance control, Finance shared services, Finance analysis or Business Control role in a fast‑paced, global business environment.

Strong understanding of accounting principles (Dutch GAAP or IFRS), financial analysis and financial reporting.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial management software and ERP systems (Unite4Cloud, Power BI, OneStream).

Fluency in English and effective communication & networking with business and stakeholders (Dutch is strongly preferred).

Soft skills – analytical strength, collaboration, adaptability, good communication and an energetic proactive approach to problem solving.

Benefits 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.

A competitive salary package

30 vacation days

Opportunities for further learning opportunities and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

A flexible work environment with the option to work from home

The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment.

How And Why To Find Out More We can offer you a rewarding career 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. 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. #Ownit

Equal Opportunity Employer Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, colour, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

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