Plant Controller, Joure

JDE Peet's stands as a global FMCG powerhouse, unlocking the potential of coffee and tea across over one hundred countries through iconic heritage brands including Douwe Egberts and Pickwick. The Joure production facility represents one of the group's most strategically critical locations, operating as a rapidly expanding hub focused on coffee extraction and instant coffee packaging. This dynamic site drives operational excellence through multiple production streams and continuous innovation, positioning itself at the forefront of manufacturing advancement within the organization.Highlights

As Plant Controller at JDE Peet's Joure, you become the financial architect and strategic co-pilot to the Plant Director, translating operational complexity into actionable financial insights that drive performance and long-term value creation across one of the group's most critical manufacturing hubs.What are you going to do?

As Plant Controller at JDE Peet's Joure, you lead the complete financial agenda of a highly complex, rapidly expanding manufacturing site. Sitting within the Management Team, you serve as trusted advisor to the Plant Director, combining deep financial expertise with operational acumen to drive performance, efficiency, and strategic value creation.Tasks and responsibilities: Lead plant control and financial management including accounting, reporting, and US GAAP compliance Translate operational performance into clear financial steering and actionable decision-making insights Drive cost optimization, material productivity, and efficiency improvements across production streamsOwn product costing, pricing analysis, and margin improvement initiatives Lead and develop a team of controllers, fostering financial excellence and continuous growth Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Technology teams to strengthen cross-functional alignment Manage Capex and engineering projects including validation, ROI analysis, and performance trackingContribute to plant strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term value creation planning The offer

Join a strategic leadership team at the heart of a global FMCG leader where finance directly shapes operational decisions and business outcomes. You'll experience a collaborative environment where your financial insights drive real impact, supported by a professional team and comprehensive development opportunities. The Joure site offers a dynamic, fast-paced setting where your expertise influences plant strategy and contributes to global success.Competitive salary reflecting your experience and market position Thirteenth-month bonus and eight percent three vacation allowance Twenty-five vacation days plus twelve ADV days annually Pension scheme with only two percent personal contribution Personal development budget supporting continuous professional growthThirty-eight hour workweek with flexible arrangements Profile

You demonstrate exceptional business partnering capabilities, translating seamlessly between operations and finance languages. Your analytical, structured, and data-driven approach combines with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. You communicate with clarity, simplifying complexity into actionable direction while remaining resilient, pragmatic, and solution-oriented in fast-paced environments.Job requirements: Minimum five years experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environments Proven track record as Plant Controller, Financial Controller, or Finance Manager in factory settings Strong expertise in product costing, cost price optimization, and Capex management Solid knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standardsExperience with SAP in manufacturing environments Fluent in English, with Dutch language skills as a strong advantage Location

Joure

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