Inventory Controlling Analyst

Inventory Controlling Analyst at FrieslandCampina

Make an impact on a €1.8 billion global inventory operation

At FrieslandCampina, we're more than just a dairy company — we're a community of passionate professionals driven by purpose, performance, and progress. We’re looking for a sharp, proactive, and data-driven Inventory Controlling Analyst to join our Global Planning & Logistics Finance team and become a trusted business partner in optimizing global inventory levels while balancing cost, cash, and service levels.

What we ask

• A Master’s degree in Business Finance or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in an international business environment
• Proven experience in operations finance, supply chain, or factory finance
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel; experience with SAP, HFM, Power BI is a plus
• A natural communicator with the ability to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insights
• Committed to standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement

What we offer

FrieslandCampina has a unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. The work environment is informal and friendly, where you collaborate with passionate professionals. You will have access to training and coaching to support your professional growth, and internal career development opportunities are actively encouraged. With trust and autonomy, you will have the chance to create lasting impact, contributing to better nutrition for the world. As for the employment benefits:

• Full-time workweek of 38 hours, 5% year-end bonus, 10% bonus, and a pension;
• Flexible working hours and ample opportunities to work from home;
• 200 hours of annual leave, the option to buy or sell 40 extra hours, and 8% holiday allowance;
• Free milk & cheese during lunch and delicious barista coffee at our headquarters.
• A company laptop, and mobile phone are provided for seamless communication, whether working remotely or on the go.

Job Description

As Inventory Controlling Analyst, you’ll be part of a dedicated team overseeing the financial performance of global inventories running through the Stock Holding Principal (SHP) structure. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager Inventory Controlling, you’ll collaborate with key planning, logistics, and finance stakeholders to ensure our goods flows and stock valuation are tightly managed and compliant.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Directly controlling SHP inventories and driving reliable global inventory outlooks
• Conducting detailed inventory analysis via value bridge and ISCT inventory days reporting
• Leading improvement plans (e.g., Performance+ Program) to reduce excess stock
• Ensuring correct inventory valuation (FIFO / NRV / ICPE) aligned with IFRS standards
• Managing obsoletes risk processes and internal controls
• Supporting goods flow controlling: price variances, reference pricing, cost-plus markup
• Continuously identifying and implementing process improvements
• Acting as a financial challenger and supporter to Planning Leads

Team Details

As Inventory Controlling Analyst you will become part of the Global Plan & Logistic Finance department (11 FTE). In this role you will directly report to the Finance Manager inventory controlling. The inventory controlling team (4 FTE), part of the Global Plan & Logistic Finance department, is responsible for the financials aspect of the inventories and goods movement.

You’ll work closely with various internal teams including Plan & Deliver Leads, S&OP teams, Logistics Managers, and Controllers across strategic partnerships, commercial teams, and plants globally.