Business Controller

Protix's mission is to bring the food system back into balance with nature. As a leading insect ingredient company, they are uniquely positioned to effect global change. Now it is their time to conquer the world. And that's a big challenge! That's why they are stepping up and growing from a "local explorer" to the "global caring gamechanger.

Highlights

As a Business Controller within Protix you will have the opportunity to grow in your function together with the strong growth of the organization. You are a strong sparring partner for the business, where you are able to challenge and provide improvement ideas.

What are you going to do?

In this role as Business Controller, you are responsible for budget setting, reporting and monitoring. You work together with colleagues from Finance Control and Corporate Finance to provide the Finance Leadership Team with the correct management information. You have a critical eye and you are driven to challenge the business and provide advice. You function as the (financial) sparring partner for different departments, emphasizing strong business collaboration. In this role as Business Controller, you challenge the business and contribute to proactive ideas for business improvement.

• Provide support to the departments in conducting business analyses
• Take responsibility within the corporate calendar for budget setting, reporting and monitoring
• Ensure the translation of strategic objectives into realistic goals, budgets and comprehensible (management) reports, along with other relevant information
• Assist the business in tracking performance against each budget center to ensure effective cost control
• Create periodic management information packs that monitor budget performance, explain deviations, highlight areas for concern or attention, and suggest improvements
• Develop and maintain various Excel-based models and reports
• Actively share your observations and insights with the Finance Leadership Team, identifying corrective measures and potential areas for improvement
• Monitor news, trends and developments at external partners and suppliers

The offer

By joining Protix, you become an integral part of their mission: Food in balance with nature. This isn’t just a job; It’s an opportunity to make a real difference within a dynamic and inspiring team.

• Engage in a varied role where your contributions have a tangible impact
• Receive a salary that reflects your professional experience
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home for 2 or 3 days a week
• Take part in our employee ownership plan, your ‘piece of the Protix pie’
• Thrive in a fast-moving entrepreneurial and sustainable workplace
• Find ample room to take on responsibilities and develop both personally and professionally
• After 5 years explore a 6-week sabbatical with Protix covering 50% of your time away
• Receive allowances for working from home or commuting by car/bike
• Enjoy full reimbursement for public transport expenses

Profile

As Business Controller for Protix you have a strong educational background and extensive professional experience. You value effective communication, critical thinking and have a proactive approach.

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, business economics or a related field
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, along with the courage to critically evaluate and challenge perspectives
• Proficient in using Excel and adept at working with various software applications
• Strong proficiency in both spoken and written English
• Knowledge of Dutch is advantageous
• Proactive mindset and a self-starter, eager to take initiative

Location

Tilburg/Den Bosch