We are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to join our Finance team, based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.

About Barentz

Barentz is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide, and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support, which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.4 billion, the company employs over 2,700 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com

At Barentz, our core values drive our success: One Team, Knowledge-Driven, Strong Partners, Entrepreneurial, Change, and Integrity. We are one team with one goal – to achieve greatness together! If you’re passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

About this role

The primary responsibility is to ensure a robust and efficient consolidation process. More broadly, this role will support Group Financial Control in all its responsibilities and deliverables. This role creates transparency in the performance of Barentz Group companies, through standardized financial or KPI reports, trains finance managers to improve the quality of reporting, and will be the right hand of the Financial Reporting & Consolidation Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a highly disciplined monthly reporting and consolidation process in a global company for 100+ legal entities.
Instruct and support Finance professionals in 70+ countries in the monthly reporting cycle.
Maintenance and improvement of the consolidation system (supported by Vena) and its integration in Power BI.
Review monthly reporting packages for completeness and accuracy, and ensure a proper feedback loop aimed at continuous improvement.
Manage the intercompany reconciliation process.
Integration of acquired entities within the group consolidation & reporting structure.
Support the preparation of the group's annual report and quarterly (lender) statements
Support the external audit and communication with the group auditors.
Participate in projects regarding improvements in the accounting, reporting, and consolidation processes and tools.
Ensure internal controls are in place and working effectively for key financial processes.
Identify and drive process improvements.
Take on ad-hoc projects in the Corporate Finance Scope.

About You

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a consolidation team in a complex international environment.
Good working knowledge of IFRS.
Power BI expertise is a plus.

Skills

Diligent, analytical, and with strong attention to detail.
Problem-solving mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and a focus on seeing tasks through to completion.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Pro-active and self-starting personality.
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
Enjoys working in an international, global context and has strong cultural awareness.

Why Barentz?

Barentz is a great company to work for, with a positive and warm company culture, and a One Team, One Goal mentality. It is an inspiring multinational company with fast-growing market segments and global coverage.

Competitive package including 27 days annual leave + bonus structure.
An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business
Commuting allowance, up to 75 Kilometers one way
Flexible and hybrid working environment.
Fringe benefits like private health care, private pension scheme, company Fitness scheme, etc.

Interested?

Looking for an exciting position? Then join us. We’re investing in our future, and that starts by adding talented people (like you) to our rapidly expanding team. We kindly ask you to send your resume in English, by using the " Apply " button. Any questions regarding this position, please contact Jill.Lan@barentz.com

Job ID: No.318

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Sr. Financial Controller (Netherlands)