Agriculture Controller
Key Skills
Job Description
s the Agriculture Controller you will work on the financials of our most important ingredient for all of our tasty fries. With continuous changing markets you will support in guiding the Agricultural department to get the best results and manage risks for the company. You will team up with the specialists in the Agricultural area to monitor, create insights & analyze to see where we can improve. The Agricultural controller will be part of a small Sourcing control team where we want to optimize our way of working every day. Big portion of the role will include the period close & reporting with a big focus on compliancy.
In this position you report to the Sourcing Controller. This fulltime position is based in Breda and Kruiningen.
What do you do?
Perform controlling activities in the Agricultural/Potato area
Ensure an independent and overarching view of company quantitative and qualitative performance through adequate analyses, recommendations and monitoring of the execution of the strategy
Support on creating coherence throughout the organization with clear performance management guidelines risk management and internal control framework and deployment
Ensure adequate financial forecasting in alignment with IBM process
Ensures adequate management reporting
Support on adequate corporate risk management
Act as supporting force to deliver the operational and strategic goals as defined in the Annual Plans and financial company strategic objectives.
What do you bring
Bachelor or Master level in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or equivalent
At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a controlling role in an international environment, preferably FMCG / Agri / Agro companies
Good knowledge of best practices and finance/ controlling excellence
Sound understanding of Risk management and Corporate Governance practices
Financial understanding, strong numeric insight & analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers and effectively managing those relationships
A professional, planned and organized way of working, along with an objective and pragmatic approach.
A self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work productively within a dynamic working environment.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
Fluent in English & Dutch both spoken and written
Interested?
If you are interested in this position and joining a fast-growing, ambitious and sustainable company please click on the ‘Send application’ button and apply! For more information about this position please contact Suzanne Koetsheid by email: [email protected]
Core Responsibilities
The Agriculture Controller will manage financial activities, risk management, and performance reporting for the agricultural department. They will provide strategic insights and ensure compliance while supporting the sourcing control team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Controlling, or Business Administration. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a controlling role within an international environment is required.
About Lamb Weston EMEA
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer, and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 70 years, Lamb Weston has led the frozen potato industry in innovation, introducing inventive products for our customers. Lamb Weston products can be found in more than 100 countries around the world. Our business is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, with manufacturing operations in eight countries strategically located in the world’s best potato-growing regions. Lamb Weston employs approximately 10,300 people around the world.