Business Controller

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

Please note: We only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.

As Business Controller, you will act as a key business partner and the right hand of the Business Area Finance Director, supporting two business units within Corbion. In this senior, hands-on role, you drive value creation by translating financial and operational data into clear insights that support strategic and commercial decision-making. You operate close to the business, working on topics such as pricing, forecasting, innovation and investment business cases, and scenario analyses based on rapidly changing market conditions. The role requires a high level of autonomy, versatility and the ability to challenge the business while remaining a constructive and trusted partner.

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Business Area Finance Director, supporting decision-making across two business units.
• Lead and support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and long-term strategic planning cycles in line with Corbion’s multi-year strategy.
• Develop, review and challenge complex business cases for innovation projects, pricing initiatives, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Drive top-line performance management, focusing on volumes, net sales, net selling price, margins and value drivers.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, market developments and pipeline health; proactively identify risks, opportunities and deviations.
• Prepare and present financial insights and management reports, translating complex analyses into clear and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with sales, product management, business development and regional teams to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting and performance management.
• Support Corbion’s data and reporting transformation initiatives by contributing financial expertise and insights.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and governance standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 8 years+ of relevant experience in business controlling, FP&A or financial business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and challenging business cases.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic, sometimes ambiguous environment and switch quickly between topics and priorities.
• Solid understanding of commercial drivers such as pricing, sales performance and pipeline management.
• Experience translating financial data into insights for senior management and non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities in a multinational environment.
• Fluent English (Dutch is considered a plus).
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or supply-chain-driven environment is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to global or regional stakeholder landscapes is preferred.
• Experience with ERP and BI environments (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, BI tools, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• A highly visible and impactful business controller role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Broad scope and ownership, with the opportunity to influence strategic, commercial and operational decisions.
• A dynamic, international working environment with room for initiative, creativity and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to further develop as a senior finance business partner and build deep understanding of Corbion’s business.