Head of Finance

Head of Finance

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary Head of Finance to join our team at the Zoetermeer factory in the Netherlands.

Zoetermeer is part of the SN Global Supply Point network and is producing liquid medical nutrition. With more than 500 employees and 800 sku’s this factory is one of the most critical factories of Danone.

This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact and work closely with the Factory Director and Plant Leadership Team to drive financial excellence and strategic growth.

About the Job

• Focus on cost competitiveness
• Set a clear direction for long-term COGS evolution
• Support and Drive IWS implementation within the factory, leading site loss analysis and implementation of action plan, PLT role in coaching on the floor.
• Developing the Finance Team, on functional, managerial, business partnering capabilities and to lead the digitalization of the function
• Be the business partner for the PLT
• Drive a 3Y pipeline for productivity projects
• Analyze, consolidate and animate the financial performance of the factory
• Participate in strategic business cases and projects as appropriate (investment, restructuring, Capex, value creation projects etc)
• Animate and drive Internal Control progress and improvements across the factory
• Strengthen the SN GSP Finance community

About you

• Strong financial analysis and accountancy background, and excellent people management skills
• Strategic mindset to set a clear direction for long-term COGS evolution
• Build strong partnerships across plant leadership, finance and other key functions to drive alignment and execution
• Develop the local finance team and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Be able to use data-driven insights and sound judgment to make timely, effective decisions that support business performance
• Fast learner, positive energy, committed, resilient
• Fluent in English, conversational level Dutch is a plus
• Change management experience and ability to lead change process

About Danone

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you.

One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We Offer

It’s an exciting time to join Danone. You’ll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.