About Royal A-ware
We are a traditional family concern, with over 130 years of experience in the food business. With over 3,000 colleagues, we strive every day to produce the tastiest cheese, fresh dairy products, cream, tapas, and milk powder for the Netherlands and the rest of the world. You will find us to be a passionate business that can adapt quickly. Together with our dairy farmers, customers and strategic partners, we create increasingly sustainable agri-food chains and the very finest products.
What are you going to do?
Reporting to our headquarters in Netherlands, a Business Controller (BU Controller) is responsible for overseeing and analyzing the operations of the commercial office based in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona). Your primary goal is to ensure that financial and operational decisions align with the organization's strategic objectives as well as with local and corporate management.
Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis: Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of the business, including cost analysis, revenue, profit margins, and other key financial indicators.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop accurate budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring expenses stay within the approved budget.
Cost Control: Implement processes to control operational costs, optimizing resource use.
Financial Reporting: Prepare 4-weekly (financial) reports for senior management and Royal A-ware headquarters. Include variance analysis and recommendations to improve financial performance.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all financial operations comply with relevant regulations.
Decision Support: Provide financial analysis to assist management in strategic decision-making.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks that could impact operations.
Process Optimization: Propose improvements to financial and operational processes to increase efficiency.
Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work with headquarters, local management and other departments to ensure integrated financial management.
KPI Monitoring: Establish and monitor relevant KPIs to evaluate the performance of the business.
Requirements:
Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Experience: At least 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing or production, especially in food or dairy products.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in financial analysis, cost control, budgeting, and ERP systems (SAP or M3).
Language Skills: Advanced level of English (C1), both spoken and written.
Other Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; adaptability to dynamic environments.
Where are you going to work?
You will work at our sales office in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona).
What do we offer?
Competitive remuneration based on your experience.
A flat organization where you can approach anyone, and issues are quickly resolved.
Freedom to implement your ideas and opportunities for personal development.
Flex benefits.