VIE 12 months - Controlling The Netherlands (Rijswijk The Lobby) - (M/W)

Finance

Are you at the beginning of your finance career? Would you like to kick it off within an international FMCG company with opportunities to grow further? Here is your chance! Join us as OVH Controller (V.I.E) in a multicultural environment.

Join Danone as a VIE in Overhead Controlling and contribute to the financial performance of our organization by managing and optimizing overhead costs. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain international experience, develop strong analytical skills, and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Your home office is located in Rijswijk (alongside the part of the Benelux Finance team that is based in NL). Occasionally, travel to Belgium (Brussels) might be required, as we operate in a Benelux context.

YOUR MISSIONS AT DANONE:

• Overhead Cost Management: Maintain a clear understanding of overhead costs (people and non-people) and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
• Month-End Closing & Reporting: Execute month-end activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for all serviced entities.
• Forecasting & Cross-Charges: Lead the overhead forecasting process and manage cross-entity charges.
• Stakeholder Reviews: Organize and conduct monthly review sessions with functional heads to monitor risks and opportunities.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal control requirements, including quarterly cut-off checks.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance tools, reports, and processes to drive efficiency and accuracy.

About you

We are looking for someone:

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in Excel and financial systems (SAP is a plus), excellent communication skills.
• Languages: Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Profile: Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in an international environment.

Are you eligible for a V.I.E?

V.I.E is a Business France device allowing Europeans to work internationally for a designated company.

• You must be aged 18 to 28
• You must have completed national service obligation.
• You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area.
• You must have never worked in the country in which you wish to do your VIE.

What are the contractual advantages of the V.I.E?

• Business France handles everything for volunteer’s contract.
• Business France handles the whole care insurance for volunteers (sickness; maternity invalidity; work accidents).
• There are no taxes and charges on salary. There are no unemployment benefits and retirement contribution.
• You will be granted with 2,5 days off per month.
• Your gratification is fixed according to the Business France grid.

About Danone

Danone’s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

We Offer

In the heart of our dairy factory of Belgium (Rotselaar), you will work closely with diverse stakeholders, such as financial (operations, industrial and material controllers) and operations departments (activity, planning, master data and project managers) as well as other European countries (purchasing, marketing and transfer price controllers and EU Operation finance teams). This international environment is a great opportunity to start your career in finance.

But more importantly – growth opportunities for next steps in finance environment or towards a next role in other departments closely related to this function.

Why you should choose this V.I.E experience at Danone?

• A rewarding personal experience

Making the choice to do a V.I.E can turn out to be a great opportunity. This is your chance to challenge yourself and to discover more about a new country. You will be part of the Danone community, working for some of the best-known brands in the world. Our objectives are to make sure that you will come as you are, ready to innovate and to bring your perspective. We, as a company, bring a great importance in creating an inclusive working environment. We will consider all applicants to our offers. As a B-Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. One Planet One Health by You.

• Be part of the international V.I.E community

We will always make sure that you will feel great in your host country. You will be part of the V.I.E community group where you will be regularly informed about any news concerning the community. This will enable you to get in touch with the international