Financial Planning Analyst, Zoetermeer, Zuid-Holland

Location: Zoetermeer, Zuid-Holland  |  Sector: FMCG  |  Start Date: 9/17/2026  |  Job ref: 58988

Company:
A leading organization in the food and nutrition sector is seeking a motivated and experienced Financial Planning Analyst to join their Finance team. This role offers significant responsibility and exposure to manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on financial planning, controlling, cash flow management, cost analysis, and business partnering.

Job Description:
As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for financial controlling activities, including balance sheet and Free Cash Flow (FCF) forecasting and analysis, material variance analysis, cost controlling, and financial planning. You will work closely with finance teams, business stakeholders, and department managers to support financial performance and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:
•    Own and deliver Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow forecasts and actuals analysis
•    Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive appropriate action plans
•    Lead credit and cash management activities and support improvements in financial governance
•    Perform material cost variance analysis and identify key drivers of financial performance
•    Support forecasting, financial landing, and year-end planning processes
•    Act as a business partner to department managers and key business stakeholders
•    Collaborate with central Finance, controlling teams, and shared service functions
•    Support controlling activities related to corporate and shared service costs
•    Improve financial control processes, reporting tools, and ways of working
•    Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate and timely reporting
•    Build effective relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organization


Requirements:
•    3–5 years of relevant Finance, FP&A, or Controlling experience
•    Experience working in a complex or multinational organization
•    Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and controlling
•    Good understanding of Balance Sheet, Free Cash Flow, cost analysis, and financial reporting
•    Experience with variance analysis and financial planning processes
•    Manufacturing or operations controlling experience is a plus
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with non-finance teams
•    Proactive, reliable, open-minded, and team-oriented approach
•    Academic degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
•    Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams


Other Information:
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career in FP&A and controlling while gaining broad exposure to manufacturing operations, financial planning, and business partnering.
If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

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