Controlling Commercial Analyst

Controlling Commercial Analyst

Are you passionate about innovation and financial strategy? Do you thrive on driving commercial performance and financial analysis in an exciting, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a talented Commercial Controller to join our team and make an impact. In this role, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders in marketing, product management, R&D, and supply chain to shape and execute FrieslandCampina Ingredients' (FCI) innovation finance strategy. If you bring a commercial mindset, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive attitude, keep reading.

What we ask

• Education: A solid financial background with a university degree in Finance, Economics, or similar.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in relevant roles (e.g., controlling or consulting).
• Skills: Proficiency in BI Tooling (PowerBI), along with strong MS Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with SAP, Salesforce and project management tooling is a plus.
• Language: Full professional proficiency in English.

Additional qualities we’re looking for:

• Commercial Affinity: A deep understanding of commercial controlling, business strategy, value creation (business cases), and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Analytical Skills: A knack for navigating complex data and situations, and the ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations.
• Proactive Approach: You’re hands-on and can drive actions collaboratively with wide stakeholder group.
• Innovative Thinking: You’re open to fresh ideas, constantly looking for better ways of working in our international matrix organization.

What we offer

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence.
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey.
• Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths.
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners.
• A role in an established team with a lot of room to develop further to have a longer-term impact that helps to bring better nutrition to the world through autonomy and trust.

Vacancy description

We are looking for a Commercial Controller Innovation to be based in Amersfoort. In this role, you’ll be part of the Customer Connectivity Finance team, working closely with the Manager Commercial Controlling Innovation. Your primary responsibility is to partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Product Group Management, Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain to drive the innovation finance agenda and support FCI’s ambitious growth plan.

Your main responsibilities are:

Contributing to Innovation & Business Development Controlling:

• Drive the reporting and performance cycle for innovation, ensuring we’re on track to achieve our mid-term goals.
• Provide proactive recommendations for corrective actions based on periodical reports and project progress.
• Support the annual innovation outlook process and develop leading indicators to drive data-driven commercial execution (using tools like PowerBI).

Driving Innovation Governance & New Product Development (NPD):

• Act as the finance business partner for NPD insights during Innovation Portfolio Meetings.
• Support the Manager in overseeing NPD projects, serving as the finance gatekeeper during stage gate approval meetings.

Providing Ad-Hoc Finance Support for NPD & Strategic Projects:

• Collaborate with various functions, ensuring robust financial analyses and effective decision-making for NPD projects.
• Challenge and support business cases to assess commercial feasibility and value creation.

Continuous Improvement in Innovation Controlling Infrastructure:

• Maintain and enhance reporting and controlling standards.
• Lead initiatives to automate recurring reports and streamline processes to drive greater efficiency and value creation.

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

As an integral part of our commercial finance team, you’ll help ensure smooth operations and achieve our financial goals. The finance team consists of 15 people and includes several regional commercial controllers, a key account controller, pricing managers, innovation controllers and a commercial reporting manager. Let’s make an impact together! FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Are you ready to make an impact in an international environment and take our innovation strategy to the next level? Apply now and become part of our team!

Contact

Dzsenifer Kórós

Dzsenifer.Koros@frieslandcampina.com