International Business Controller
BioFirst is a global player in biological pest and disease control and bumblebee pollination. It offers a full range of IPM (Integrated Pest Monitoring) solutions, including beneficial insects, predatory mites, bumblebees, insect pathogenic nematodes, biopesticides, biostimulants, biofertilisers and inoculants as well as high-tech monitoring and scouting. BioFirst has 32 production and/or distribution subsidiaries and employs 2800 employees worldwide. In addition, BioFirst has an extensive network of specialised distributors in an additional 50 countries and exports weekly to over 70 countries. BioFirst serves the horticultural market and the open field agricultural market, through four major brands: Biobest, BioWorks, Plant Products and Biotrop.
Growth was achieved through both organic expansion and acquisitions, with a budgeted 2024 turnover of over €500 million. BioFirst is backed by, among others, two Belgian holding companies and several private equity funds.
To support further growth in the divisions Plant Products and BioWorks, the International finance team is looking for a Business Controller. You will be located in De Lier, The Netherlands and will report directly to the Presidents of the divisions Plant Products and BioWorks and with a dotted line to the Head of Financial Controlling, BioFirst.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for production, sales, and logistics regarding financial matters, bridging operational and financial data in both divisions
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and standard cost elements with departments, ensuring consistent implementation across international locations.
- Serve as a key user in ERP implementations focusing on Master Data and workflows.
- Support the consolidation team and conduct regular internal checks to enhance reporting consistency.
- Provide business insights behind financial data, advising from a commercial-financial perspective.
- Produce reports & presentations for business managers
- Drive tangible results through influence and proactive action.
Your profile
- Minimum of a master’s degree in an Economic field.
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong partner for production and logistics, capable of meaningful discussions across all departments.
- Talent for analysis and synthesis.
- Hands-on with a straightforward, proactive attitude.
- Work independently with a keen sense of initiative.
- Described by peers as methodical, service-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Excellent command of English; Spanish is a strong asset.
- Regular travel is an integral part of the role.
What do we offer you?
- A unique opportunity to work for an international organization in full expansion and where you can make a significant contribution to a more sustainable agriculture.
- The opportunity to grow professionally in line with the evolution of the group.
- A competitive salary, supplemented with additional benefits.