Financial Controller

Are you a finance professional looking for a challenging position at a global operating organization in Rotterdam? Would you like to help further professionalize the finance department in this complex, international setting? If so, this position at Cefetra could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Who we are
The Cefetra Group consists of various agricultural and food ingredients trading and supply chain management companies, with leading brands within the ingredients business. Collectively we employ over 700 people across 35 offices in 20 countries around the world. We work closely together to guarantee the best possible service to our customers. We develop supply chains with suppliers and create value by sourcing raw materials and supplying those to the international food and feed industry. Check out our corporate movie here.

The job
As Financial Controller at Cefetra B.V. in Rotterdam, you play a key role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of our financial administration and reporting. In close collaboration with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, you maintain strong internal controls over financial flows and risks, contribute to meaningful reporting for internal and external stakeholders, and drive continuous improvements in processes and ways of working.

You are comfortable working with complex data, challenging figures where needed, and enjoy translating numbers into clear, actionable insights. By proactively sharing your knowledge, you help strengthen the finance function within a dynamic, international environment. In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Manage the day-to-day financial administration and month-end closing activities (AP/AR/GL), ensuring accurate and complete records.

• Deliver timely monthly reporting, including reconciliations between trade and financial applications, and support a smooth close process.

• Analyze financial data and translate outcomes into clear internal and external reporting, including CSRD-related insights where applicable.

• Support the preparation of annual accounts and act as a key contact during external audits, ensuring documentation is audit ready.

• Maintain, strengthen and help implement the internal control framework, monitoring key controls and financial risks.

• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement across finance and administrative workflows, partnering with stakeholders to implement practical changes.

Who are you
Most important is that you are critical and analytical, but also pragmatic when needed. To be successful at Cefetra BV, you need to be a self-starter with an open mind and a curious nature. We would love to hear your thoughts on the duties and responsibilities of the role. Ideally:

• You have a master’s degree (or equivalent working level) in Finance & Control.

• You have a maximum of 10 years' experience in financial administration or accountancy.

• You have knowledge of financial reporting standards and principles.

• You are fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

Our offer
A unique opportunity to help grow Cefetra’s finance department and join a dynamic team, within an existing multinational.
We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs, but please note we offer the following:

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working as well as interesting learning and development opportunities;

• An excellent package of primary & secondary working conditions. Of course a good base salary, holiday allowance, an attractive bonus and 28 vacation days;

• An office that is located at one of the most beautiful locations in central Rotterdam with a view over the Maas and Erasmus bridge with plenty of social activities and excellent coffee;

If this sounds like you
Interested in a conversation? Please apply below and we will contact you a.s.a.p. Or contact Jur Lemmers our Talent Acquisition Partner via +31 6 2520 3984 or lemmers@cefetra.nl. He will be happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process.

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