About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for data-driven decision-making? Do you thrive in an international, fast-growing environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact at Driscoll’s!
Responsibilities
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Act as a business controller by conducting financial analyses, building business cases, and developing management reports to support strategic goals.
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Work closely with nurseries to drive financial performance and align operations with long-term strategy.
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Challenge the organization by proactively identifying financial risks and opportunities.
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Manage inter-company accounting processes and advise on related financial issues.
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Assess financial impacts of product changes and process updates across company entities.
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Analyze direct and operating costs, comparing actual costs to budgeted figures, and identifying areas for improvement.
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Develop reports that provide clear insights into profitability drivers and cost management.
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Assist management in financial planning and resolving conflicting financial data with a proactive approach.
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Monitor cost variances against budget and consolidate reports at the regional level.
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Support implementation of financial procedural improvements and cost management initiatives.
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Build strong relationships with nursery teams, acting as a straightforward and direct financial partner.
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Contribute to audits as needed.
Candidate Profile
Education & Training
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A degree in Business, Accounting, Auditing, or Business Administration (Bachelor or Masters).
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Strong command of English (verbal and written).
Experience
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At least 3 years of experience in Business Controls, besides mutiple years of other finance experience.
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Experience in financial analytics and/or agricultural environments is preferred.
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Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or Oracle.
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Strong knowledge of cost management methodologies and analysis.
Skills & Behaviors
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Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills.
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Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to add value to your business unit of nurseries by excellent stakeholder management.
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Proactive, pragmatic, and curious mindset.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
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Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Ability to travel internationally without any restrictions.
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This role can be located in our Breda (Netherlands) or Boavista (Portugal).
Top Skills
What We Do
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries.
Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant.
Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
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