Commercial Controller QSR and Lattiz/Systems
Commercial Controller QSR and Lattiz/Systems
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business performance through insightful financial analysis and strong stakeholder collaboration? OPCO Europe as part of Business Group Professional is looking for a Commercial Controller to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our QSR and Lattiz/Systems business.
As Commercial Controller of QSR and Lattiz/Systems, you will act as a key business partner to senior leadership, providing financial expertise and strategic insights that support decision-making and drive commercial success. You are a true sparring partner and co-pilot for the commercial leads and business partner for the commercial teams (~55FTE), providing insightful analysis, robust financial control, and proactive support to optimize value and growth.
What we ask
You are a proactive and communicative finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You bring:
Knowledge
- Academic / Master (WO), a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is typically required
- Minimum > 7 years of progressive experience in finance and controlling, with a proven track record of Finance Business Partnering
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Excel)
- Fluent in English
Skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
- Stakeholder engagement
- Customer-market oriented
- Cross-cultural communication
- Able to work independently in a complex environment and matrix organization
Attitudes
- Pro-active attitude to get things done
- Capability to drive strategic decision making, to challenge commercial assumptions and to drive corrective actions
- Operate with discipline, is structured and organized
What we offer
FrieslandCampina has a unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. The work environment is informal and friendly, where you collaborate with passionate professionals. You will have access to training and coaching to support your professional growth, and internal career development opportunities are actively encouraged. With trust and autonomy, you will have the chance to create lasting impact, contributing to better nutrition for the world. As for the employment benefits:
- Full-time workweek of 38 hours, 5% year-end bonus, 12,5% bonus, and a pension;
- Flexible working hours and ample opportunities to work from home;
- 200 hours of annual leave, the option to buy or sell 40 extra hours, and 8% holiday allowance;
- Free milk & cheese during lunch and delicious barista coffee at our headquarters.
Vacancy description
As Controller you have a wide range of responsibilities, covering strategy & tactical input, sales management advisory, financial controlling and continuous improvement. As Commercial Controller for QSR and Lattiz/Systems you will focus on:
- Business Partnering: Act as a business partner to senior leadership of the commercial units to drive strategic decision making on significant tenders or investment decisions
- Strategic Decision Support: Delivering high-quality financial analysis and scenario modeling to inform strategic choices and investment decisions
- Stakeholder Management: Building strong relationships across departments, influencing outcomes, and ensuring alignment between financial goals and operational execution.
- Performance Management: Monitoring KPIs, identifying trends, and proactively recommending actions to improve profitability and efficiency
- Forecasting & Planning: Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with strategic objectives
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInFor thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.
We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.
The role is part of the OPCO Europe Finance team within the Business Group Professional. OPCO Europe serves the Horeca and Bakery market in Europe with our core brand Debic and specialized products in creams, desserts and butters, delivers the QSR market in Europe with key customers like McDonalds and BurgerKing and is responsible for the sales of our Lattiz solution.