Commercial Controller - Cheese

Join FrieslandCampina Industry & Trading as a Commercial Controller

Are you ready to make real impact in a dynamic, fast-moving commodity environment? Join FrieslandCampina Industry & Trading—our global B2B organization serving professional customers worldwide—as a Commercial Controller. In this key role, you will act as a strategic financial partner to the Cheese Sales team, helping drive performance, steer commercial decisions, and contribute to the long-term success of our cheese portfolio.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment:

• A proactive, pragmatic mindset and strong sense of ownership.
• Comfort working in a volatile, performance-driven environment with a strong cost and risk awareness.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work closely with Supply Chain, Planning, R&D, and Commercial teams.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in business controlling or finance.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP and Power BI experience is a plus.
• Accountable, analytical, and eager to drive business impact.

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:

• Salary between €4,478 and €6,397 per month, depending on knowledge and experience (full-time);
• 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. 🧀

Job Description

As Commercial Controller, you operate at the heart of our commercial organization. Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as a sparring partner to the Commercial team by analyzing, interpreting, and advising on financial results.
• Leading month-end close activities for your product group.
• Supporting the development and execution of sales and account plans for Cheese.
• Driving the long-term strategy to up-trade customers, reduce volatility, and build sustainable partnerships.
• Monitoring and advising on commodity price risk management (WCCM), including hedging strategies and linked contracts.
• Preparing dashboards and insights for WCCM trade meetings.
• Providing financial analysis that supports customer segmentation (e.g., A/B classifications, T2T engagement).
• Working closely with the commercial lead to define and steer on leading indicators of performance and strategic execution.
• Delivering fact-based insights on price adherence, contract coverage, and margin development.
• Preparing commercial outlooks and analyzing actuals vs. plan across key KPIs (forecast accuracy, SGP, volume trends).
• Executing monthly Internal Control Framework activities.

Team Details

You will be part of the Industry & Trading Finance team within the Business Group Professional, reporting directly to the Finance Director. The OpCo focuses on dairy commodities and bulk industrial products, serving customers across confectionary, bakery, coffee & tea, trading, and other professional segments.

Contact

Dzsenifer Kórós
Dzsenifer.Koros@frieslandcampina.com