Senior Financial Controller

We are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to join our Finance team based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.

About Barentz

Barentz is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation, and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.4 billion, the company employs over 2,700 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers.

At Barentz, our core values drive our success: One Team, Knowledge-Driven, Strong Partners, Entrepreneurial, Change, and Integrity. We are one team with one goal – to achieve greatness together! If you’re passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

About this role

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility is ensuring a robust and efficient consolidation process. More broadly this role will support Corporate Controlling in all its responsibilities and deliverables. This role creates transparency in the performance of Barentz Group companies, through standardized financial/KPI reports, will train finance managers to improve the quality of reporting, and will report to and be the right hand of the Financial Reporting & Consolidation Manager.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Manage a highly disciplined monthly reporting and consolidation process in a global company for 100+ legal entities.
• Instruct and support Finance professionals in 70+ countries in the monthly reporting cycle.
• Maintenance and improvement of the consolidation system (supported by Vena/Fluence) and its integration in Power BI.
• Provide support to international finance teams on complex accounting topics and how to report in a consolidation system.
• Review monthly reporting packages for completeness and accuracy and ensure a proper feedback loop aimed at continuous improvement.
• Supporting the onboarding of newly acquired entities under the application of the Barentz accounting manual.
• Manage the intercompany reconciliation process.
• Integration of acquired entities within the group consolidation & reporting structure.
• Preparation of the group annual report and quarterly (lender) statements.
• Support the external audit and communication with the group auditors.
• Participate in projects regarding improvements in the accounting, reporting, and consolidation processes and tools.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and working effectively for key financial processes.
• Identify and drive process improvements.
• Take on ad-hoc projects in Corporate Finance Scope.

Critical results

• Design, maintain, and improve consolidation and reporting processes: Clear timelines and expectations; Robust input templates; Communication with finance managers across the Group (70+ countries).
• Accurate, complete, and timely reporting, following the Barentz Accounting & Reporting Manual.
• Support Corporate financial planning processes from a systems perspective.
• Support initiatives with a Corporate Finance Scope, including support for Tax, HR, and ESG (with separate modules in the consolidation system).

About You

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a consolidation team in a complex international environment.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS.
• Power BI expertise is a plus.

Skills

• Diligent, analytical, and with strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and a focus on seeing tasks through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pro-active and self-starting personality.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Strong appetite for IT & Finance system
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Enjoys working in an international, global context and has strong cultural awareness.

Why Barentz?

Barentz is a great company to work for, with a positive and warm company culture, and a One Team, One Goal mentality. It is an inspiring multinational company, with fast-growing market segments and global coverage. We offer:

• Competitive package including 27 days annual leave + bonus structure.
• An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business.
• Commuting allowance, up to 50 Kilometers one way.
• Flexible and hybrid working environment. Fringe benefits like private health care, private pension schemes, company Fitness scheme, etc.

Interested?

Looking for an exciting position? Then join us. We’re investing in our future and that starts by adding talented people (like you) to our rapidly expanding team. We kindly ask you to send your resume in English. Any questions regarding this position, please contact Jill.Lan@barentz.com