Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller who thrives on dynamism, responsibility, and collaboration. In this role, you will act as a strategic sparring partner for management and operations, playing a key role in further professionalizing and digitalizing our financial processes. Your location is mainly in Utrecht or 's-Hertogenbosch.

Step Into the Role

As a Controller at Normec Foodcare, you will combine financial expertise with a fresh perspective on process optimization, digitalization, and improving management reporting within the organization. You will play a key role in unlocking data, building dashboards, and developing management information that accelerates and strengthens decision-making. In addition, you will optimize the budgeting and forecasting processes, allowing us to respond more quickly and effectively to market changes. You will be the driving force behind financial insights that genuinely support strategic decisions.

You will work closely with the Finance Director, Jeroen Brink, and liaise with various (international) colleagues across Finance, Operations, IT, and the management team. You will support multiple entities within Normec Foodcare, each with their own revenue streams and dynamics, making your role diverse, challenging, and highly valuable.

Your responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze, and explain financial reports and KPIs
• Initiate and guide improvement projects with a focus on digitalization and automation
• Optimize the budgeting and forecasting process, including tooling and data quality
• Develop management information and dashboards (e.g., in PowerBI)
• Support business cases, investment analyses, and strategic decision-making
• Act as a sparring partner for management and operational teams

Our Offer

A role with significant autonomy, responsibility, and room for personal growth within a professional, ambitious, and informal environment where collaboration and innovation are prioritized.

What else can you expect from this position and Normec Foodcare:

• Fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment
• 32–40 hours per week
• Salary between €80,000 and €90,000 gross per year (based on 40 hours/week), depending on experience and knowledge
• 25 vacation days for full-time employees plus 8% holiday allowance
• A good pension scheme
• Flexibility to work from multiple locations (mainly Utrecht or ‘s-Hertogenbosch) – ideal for central Netherlands residents
• Continuous development programs to grow your talents
• Access to our Online Academy with over 800 courses available free of charge based on your interests
• Lease car and access to the bike plan
• Collective health insurance with VGZ
• Active staff association organizing activities throughout the year

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent
• 5–7 years of experience in a role where (financial) data played a central role, preferably in production, quality, or service environments
• Demonstrated experience with digitalization projects and improving budgeting and forecasting processes
• Experience with BI tools and affinity for data analysis
• Strong analytical skills, persuasive ability, and a hands-on mentality
• Affinity with the food industry is a plus
• Good communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus) and the ability to collaborate effectively with international colleagues

About Normec

Normec is a trusted leader in the Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise spans critical areas such as water, air, and soil quality, fire and food safety, ensuring the highest standards of quality and security across diverse industries.

Normec Foodcare, one of the business lines of Normec, offers comprehensive solutions in quality and food safety for the food industry. We take care of complete projects in the field of process control, laboratory research, taste tests, QA automation, flexible use of quality managers, training and education, risk management and label control. Every day, more than 1500 experts work on versatile and challenging projects. With extensive experience across various sectors, we ensure security and compliance for our clients while prioritizing integrity and sustainability.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application. Your information will be handled confidentially, and you will receive a response within five working days. For questions about this vacancy, you can contact Jill Bettonvil, recruiter at Normec Foodcare, at .

Procedure:

1. Initial phone screening and discussion of the vacancy
2. In-person interview at Normec
3. Reference check (with your approval) / assessment
4. Second interview at Normec
5. Discuss employment terms
6. Congratulations – you’ve found your new challenge!

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