Work in your element

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team!

The job

As a senior finance business partner for one or more of our market segments, you are responsible for the controlling processes of your segment. In this role, you will play a critical role in driving business decisions by providing accurate and relevant financial information.

Your key responsibilities:

• You conduct comprehensive analyses of P&L, ROCE, and risk management for one or more market segments, considering trends and growth potential. You then create insightful reports and presentations, providing clear explanations and actionable insights on an executive level.
• You offer valuable support and innovative suggestions to optimize working capital, while also monitoring risks associated with accumulated positions and essential raw materials.
• You oversee, develop, and validate the planning process comprising, the periodic forecast annual budget, and strategic plan for your segment, down to the EBIT level.
• As business partner you contribute financially to high-impact strategic projects, such as investment files, including both CAPEX and M&A.
• You collaborate with the Reporting Factory to enhance reporting and analysis tools ensuring harmonization and one source of truth.
• You support the development of the respective market segment (s) by being a strong, value adding Business Partner.
• You facilitate business decisions by providing critical financial information.

Who are we looking for?

You'll succeed if:

• You hold a master’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field;
• At least, you should possess 8 years of experience within finance preferably as a controller or business partner in a manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environment.
• In-depth understanding of financial principles, with a proven track record of providing actionable business insights.
• Familiarity with SAP and advanced data analysis tools is a plus.
• Fluent proficiency in English & Dutch is essential, while proficiency in French is an additional asset;
• Furthermore, you have excellent analytical skills with the capability to derive actionable insights from financial data to influence business strategies;
• With a proactive approach and adept communication abilities, you convey complex financial concepts to high-level stakeholders;
• You demonstrate experience in fostering collaboration across functional teams and with senior management.

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

What's in it for you?

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits such as meal vouchers, CAO90, and options for car and bicycle lease plans. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

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Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8 billion euro across 19 countries in 2023. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model.

Avril and its 7 300 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.