Cost Controller

As the Cost Controller, you support the Group Head of Business Control in monitoring Caldic Group central spend and identifying and realizing potential areas of improvement. You will safeguard that the Holding costs and global IT spend is accounted for in the correct way and ensure complete and accurate planning of the costs.

 

In a dynamic and international team, you will manage a broad range of activities such as:

·       Conducts frequent analysis on Holding costs, identifies trends, patterns, and potential areas for improvement.

·       Together with IT director monitors and maintains the IT service catalogue.

·       Support Group Head of Business Control in preparing and maintaining the Group cross charge model.

·       Monitors and assesses cost variances against budgets and forecasts; flags (possible) deviations in a timely manner.

·       Works closely with stakeholders in the business to comprehend cost projections; provides guidance and support on cost management.

·       Delivers input and support in the development of costs budgets, forecasts and other financial purposes and improvements.

·       Ensures compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, keeps up to date with legislation and acts accordingly.

·       Implements and monitors internal controls related to cost management, flagging possible liabilities and proposing mitigation measures.

·       Evaluates the cost-effectiveness of vendor relationships and recommend adjustments as needed.

 

Function

Cost Controller

Location

the Netherlands, Rotterdam Apply now

About you

Knowhow

 

·       Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

·       Proficiency in English language (both written and verbal)

·       At least 5 years’ experience as business or cost controller.

 

Skills

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Excellent presentation skills (create and facilitate on and offline)

·       Proficiency in financial software and Excel.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

·       Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

·       Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.        

We offer

A solid salary, 24 holidays per year, a company pension scheme, a bonus scheme and other benefits. We have a hybrid work model, and our head office is located in Rotterdam. Working at Caldic means being part of a community where you can always get support from experts. At the same time, we strongly encourage an entrepreneurial mindset: you have the freedom and autonomy to act and take initiative to bring your ideas to life. At Caldic we give everybody the opportunity to make their mark.

About us

Because we care, we touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every day. We inspire innovative and sustainable distribution solutions in life and material sciences for the food, pharma, personal care and industrial product formulation markets of the world. Our solutions, carefully sourced and customized to specifications whenever required, are backed by outstanding research & development, customer service, and technical & regulatory support, ensuring that they meet precisely determined needs at every stage of the value chain. Across 43 countries in Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific, our approximately 4,000 employees go the extra mile day in, day out, to deliver added-value solutions for our customers. In our activities, we embrace the principles of sustainability, designing products, services and processes with these in mind. From formulation to delivery, from ingredient to packing, from supplier to customer, we care about every detail of what we do. Because every detail is in our care.