Group Financial Controller

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.

Group Financial Controller

The job

As Group Financial Controller you will be a member of our Consolidation & Reporting team. The team led by Lionel Parry 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:

• Prepare and analyse the monthly consolidation and reporting package using Tagetik, perform financial analyses and support ad hoc finance projects.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop a solid understanding of our trading activities, including commodity markets, forward positions, hedging strategies and the financial impact of commercial decisions.
• Contribute proactively to finance meetings by providing insightful analyses, recommendations and performance reporting to support decision-making.

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:

• 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.