Director Business Control Manufacturing

At Corbion we exist to champion preservation in all its forms preserving food and food production health and our planet.

At Corbion we champion preservation of food health and our planet. Sustainability is not a side project for us; its the core of everything we do. Our Finance team plays a critical role in steering our companys growth with integrity delivering actionable insights and driving measurable impact.

About the Role

Are you passionate about transforming financial data into business insights that help drive operational excellence and long-term value creation Are you confident in challenging assumptions curious to dive deep and skilled in presenting financial narratives to diverse stakeholders

If so we want you on our team.

We are seeking a Director Business Control Manufacturing Acids & Derivatives to join our high-performing Business Control team in this key role youll oversee the financial performance of multiple manufacturing sites worldwide partnering with manufacturing controllers site directors supply chain leaders and senior management.

As a strategic financial leader youll ensure robust financial reporting budgeting forecasting and decision support all aimed at enhancing profitability efficiency and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted business partner to the SVP Operations Acids & Derivatives providing actionable insights and financial leadership.

• Collaborate with Operations to drive fixed and variable cost optimization efficiency improvements outsourcing/insourcing decisions and business process improvements.

• Lead financial forecasting budgeting and strategic scenario planning for manufacturing operations.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels capital expenditure and working capital.

• Lead and develop the global team of manufacturing controllers aligning efforts with Corbions strategic objectives.

• Support the Senior Director Finance Integrated Supply Chain & Operations with ad hoc financial assignments and projects.

The Team

Youll be part of the Business Control Team serving as a finance partner for Commercial Operations and RD&A teams across Corbion all with a shared focus on value creation. You report to the Senior Director Finance Integrated Supply Chain & Operations.

What You Bring

• Education: University degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field. RA/RC qualification (or equivalent) preferred.

• Experience: 10 years in financial leadership roles within international manufacturing environments. Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chain and financial processes.

• Systems Knowledge: Proficient in SAP (S/4HANA) planning tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and dashboard/reporting development. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.

• Competencies:

  • Strong business acumen and hands-on approach

  • Confident challenger and influencer at senior levels

  • Analytical thinker with the ability to distill complex data into clear insights

  • Skilled communicator with both financial and non-financial audiences

  • Proactive flexible and committed to continuous improvement

Our Way of Working

We offer a hybrid work model typically 3 days in the office up to 2 days from home providing flexibility while fostering collaboration.

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives and a leading supplier of emulsifiers functional enzyme blends minerals vitamins and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production health and our planet. For over 100 years we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety quality innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food home & personal care animal nutrition pharmaceuticals medical devices and 2024 Corbion generated annual sales of 1288.1 million and had a workforce of 2399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:

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