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Financial Controller in the Commodity trading

Rotterdam Permanent €65.000 - €85.000 per year Work from home View Job Description
A role as a Controller in an international food & ingredients company. Responsible for reporting, month-end close, balance sheet control, and process optimization, including SAP S/4HANA transitions. Strong focus on translating financial and commodity trading data into insights, managing FX/commodity risks, and partnering with stakeholders. Commodity trading experience is essential.

Added 17/06/2026

  • Translating financial data into clear insights
  • Collaborating closely with various internal stakeholders

About Our Client

Our client is an international producer within the broader food and ingredients industry, operating multiple modern production sites across Europe. The company delivers a diverse portfolio of high-quality products for both food and non-food applications and works closely with customers to develop tailored solutions that meet specific needs.

Job Description

  • Responsible for reporting and control processes, including leading the month-end close and overseeing general ledger activities;
  • Review, assess, and validate balance sheet reconciliations, while coordinating accounting activities with internal teams and shared service centers;
  • Perform inventory reconciliations and ensure accurate mass balance controls for goods flows across multiple locations, including commodity trading positions;
  • Translate complex financial and commodity trading data into clear insights to support business decision-making;
  • Monitor financial process execution, maintain and update SOPs, and deliver ad hoc analyses;
  • Daily monitoring of foreign exchange and commodity positions, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation actions are executed;
  • Support internal and external audits, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up on recommendations;
  • Drive continuous improvement and optimization of reconciliation and accounting processes;
  • Act as a sparring partner for the Functional Lead and various internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and trading;
  • Prepare and execute process walkthroughs, integration testing, and user acceptance testing within the finance domain;
  • Support ERP transformations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), including analysis, cleansing, and harmonization of balance sheet accounts and general ledger structures, with specific attention to trading-related accounting flows.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Controlling;
  • Proven experience with SAP S/4HANA, preferably within transformation or change programs;
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a trading and/or manufacturing environment;
  • Mandatory experience in commodity trading environments, with a strong understanding of trading flows, risk exposure, and financial impact;
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial accounting and control, including trading-related accounting;
  • Ability to translate internal control and general ledger requirements into effective ERP processes and system functionalities;
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial and trading data into actionable insights;
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary;
  • 13th month bonus;
  • 30 paid vacation days per year;
  • Fully employer-funded pension plan;
  • Hybrid working model with work-from-home allowance;
  • Discounts on health insurance and fitness memberships.



Contact
Claudio Barros
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6981646

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Financial Controlling / Reporting
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Rotterdam
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Claudio Barros
Job Reference
JN-032026-6981646
Remote or office
Work from home