Commercial Controller, Amersfoort, Utrecht

The Company
A global leader in the dairy agriculture industry, providing high-quality products and innovative solutions to professional customers worldwide. They operate a dynamic and fast-paced environment, emphasizing strategic growth and sustainable partnerships.

Role Description
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Commercial Controller to join the organization’s Industry & Trading Finance team. In this role, you will serve as a key financial partner to the Cheese Sales team, supporting commercial decision-making, driving performance, and contributing to the long-term success of the cheese portfolio.

Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Commercial team by analyzing financial results, providing insights, and offering strategic recommendations.
- Lead the month-end closing process for your designated product group.
- Support the development and implementation of sales and account plans for cheese products.
- Contribute to long-term strategies aimed at customer up-trading, reducing price volatility, and fostering sustainable partnerships.
- Monitor and advise on commodity price risk management, including hedging strategies and related contracts.
- Prepare dashboards and insights for commodity trade meetings, supporting decision-making processes.
- Conduct financial analyses to support customer segmentation strategies, such as A/B classifications and T2T engagement.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define and monitor key performance indicators and strategic initiatives.
- Provide fact-based insights on price adherence, contract coverage, and margin development.
- Prepare commercial forecasts and analyze actual performance against plans for key metrics like forecast accuracy, sales growth, and volume trends.
- Execute activities within the Internal Control Framework to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Requirements
- 5-6 years of relevant experience in business controlling or finance.
- Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management experience.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and Power BI.
- Hands-on experience as a business controlling partner is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch language skills are a benefit.
- A proactive mindset with ownership, a pragmatic approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, volatile environment.

Other Information
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