Financial Accounting Analyst (Trade/Commodity Business)

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Financial Accounting Analyst role in Utrecht.

Toegevoegd 03/11/2026

  • Rapidly growing business
  • Great career plan and involvement within Financial Analysis

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Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization operating within the international commodities and oleochemicals sector. With a strong presence across Europe and Latin America and the backing of a global parent organization, the business continues to grow and invest in its people, processes, and commercial operations.

To support this growth, our client is seeking a Financial Accounting Analyst who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a commercial mindset. This position offers exposure to financial reporting, business partnering, risk management, and performance analysis within an international trading environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality financial information, supporting operational decision-making, and helping the organization achieve its strategic objectives.

Functie

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly financial reports to group finance stakeholders.
  • Maintain accounting records including accruals, provisions, allocations, and other month-end adjustments.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
  • Support internal and external audit processes and coordinate responses to finance-related inquiries.
  • Review financial performance and identify areas requiring corrective actions or process improvements.
  • Analyze actual versus budgeted results and provide meaningful variance explanations.



Business Control & Performance Analysis

  • Partner with commercial and logistics teams to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
  • Deliver financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Assist with working capital optimization, cash flow monitoring, and liquidity management.
  • Collaborate closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as required by the business.



Risk Management & Process Improvement

  • Support activities related to commodity exposure and foreign exchange risk monitoring.
  • Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls, policies, and governance requirements.
  • Contribute to initiatives focused on improving reporting, business analysis, and financial processes.
  • Participate in projects aimed at strengthening management reporting and business performance insights.

Profiel

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Additional professional finance qualifications are considered advantageous.



Experience & Skills

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or Business Control.
  • Experience within commodity trading, supply chain, or international trading environments is highly preferred.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Dutch language skills are considered a strong advantage.
  • Advanced Excel skills are required.
  • Experience with SAP and analytical tools such as Power BI is a plus.



Personal AttributesThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  • High levels of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within international teams.
  • A structured and organized way of working, even in situations with ambiguity.

Aanbod

Great career plan and a nice compensation package

Contact
Yagiz Recep
Referentienummer
JN-112026-7139491
Telefoonnummer
+31651338070

Vacature samenvatting

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industrie
Energy & Natural Resources
Vacatures per locatie
Utrecht
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Yagiz Recep
Consultant contact
+31651338070
Vacature referentie
JN-112026-7139491