Business Controller

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

You bring

• 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.

What we offer

• 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.

About Corbion

Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science.