Finance Director Eurofins Food Testing Netherlands
Eurofins Food Testing Netherlands is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial operations across its network of 10 companies located in 8 locations throughout the Netherlands. Reporting directly to the regional business line leader, the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in both financial management and strategic initiatives, including organizational development and mergers and acquisitions. The position requires frequent travel between key locations such as Heerenveen, Deventer, Almere, Barendrecht, and Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, with flexibility to work from various offices or remotely as needed.
The Finance Director will lead two teams: Business Control and Credit Control, each comprising five full-time employees. Responsibilities include analyzing and reporting on productivity, pricing, margin management, and cost control, as well as developing uniform dashboards tailored to specific business functions. Additionally, the role involves driving automation, consolidation, and standardization efforts within the finance function to enhance operational efficiency.
Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field, with at least eight years of professional experience, including a minimum of two years managing a finance team. A strong focus on business controlling is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, and the ability to motivate teams and stakeholders to achieve results. Analytical prowess, attention to detail, and the capacity to challenge and improve existing processes are essential.
The position offers a competitive financial package ranging from €100,000 to €120,000, including both fixed and variable components. Additional benefits include a full-electric lease car or mobility package, 25 holidays with the option to purchase more, hybrid working arrangements, a contribution to monthly sports subscriptions, and daily free fruit. The company also provides a modern pension scheme with partial employee contribution and an individual budget composed of holidays, holiday pay, and bonus payments, which can be utilized in various fiscally advantageous ways.
Eurofins fosters an energetic and dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for growth and development. The company is committed to ensuring food and water safety and offers a supportive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to take initiative, drive change, and contribute to the company's mission of making life and the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable.