Agriculture Controller

As the Agriculture Controller, you will work on the financials of Lamb Weston's most important ingredient for their tasty fries. You will support the Agricultural department in guiding them to achieve the best results and manage risks for the company. Your responsibilities will include monitoring, creating insights, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement. You will be part of a small Sourcing control team focused on optimizing their way of working. A significant portion of the role will involve period close and reporting with a strong emphasis on compliance.

Responsibilities:

• 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 the creation of coherence throughout the organization with clear performance management guidelines, risk management, and internal control framework and deployment
• Ensure adequate financial forecasting in alignment with the IBM process
• Ensure adequate management reporting
• Support adequate corporate risk management
• Act as a supporting force to deliver the operational and strategic goals as defined in the Annual Plans and financial company strategic objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, or equivalent
• At least 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a controlling role in an international environment, preferably in FMCG, Agri, or 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, and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers, and effectively manage 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 and Dutch, both spoken and written