Finance Business Controller

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

We only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.

As Business Controller, you will act as a key business partner and the right hand of the Business Area Finance Director, supporting two business units within Corbion. In this senior, hands-on role, you drive value creation by translating financial and operational data into clear insights that support strategic and commercial decision-making. You operate close to the business, working on topics such as pricing, forecasting, innovation and investment business cases, and scenario analyses based on rapidly changing market conditions. The role requires a high level of autonomy, versatility and the ability to challenge the business while remaining a constructive and trusted partner.

Act as a strategic business partner to the Business Area Finance Director, supporting decision-making across two business units.
Lead and support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and long-term strategic planning cycles in line with Corbion’s multi-year strategy.
Develop, review and challenge complex business cases for innovation projects, pricing initiatives, investments and strategic initiatives.
Prepare and present financial insights and management reports, translating complex analyses into clear and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Work closely with sales, product management, business development and regional teams to support commercial and operational decisions.
Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting and performance management.
Support Corbion’s data and reporting transformation initiatives by contributing financial expertise and insights.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and governance standards.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

• 8 years+ of relevant experience in business controlling, FP&A or financial business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in building and challenging business cases.
• Solid understanding of commercial drivers such as pricing, sales performance and pipeline management.
• Experience translating financial data into insights for senior management and non-financial stakeholders.
• Fluent English (Dutch is considered a plus).
• SAP S/4HANA, BI tools, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

A highly visible and impactful business controller role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
Broad scope and ownership, with the opportunity to influence strategic, commercial and operational decisions.
The opportunity to further develop as a senior finance business partner and build deep understanding of Corbion’s business.

We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,267.4 million and had a workforce of 2,408 FTE. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.