Business Area Controller

Business Area Controller Corbion
Location: Gorinchem - Netherlands Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Information Technology Jobs Other Industries & Skills: Purchasing & Supply Chain Advertiser: Corbion Job ID: 133232704 Posted On: 28 July 2026
At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
Please note: We only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.
As Business Area Controller, you will act as a key business partner and the right hand of the Business Area Finance Director, supporting two business units within Corbion: Nutrition & Pharma and Preservation. In this senior, hands-on role, you drive value creation by translating financial and operational data into clear insights that support strategic and commercial decision-making. You operate close to the business, working on topics such as pricing, forecasting, innovation and investment business cases, and scenario analyses based on rapidly changing market conditions. The role requires a high level of autonomy, versatility and the ability to challenge the business while remaining a constructive and trusted partner.
Key Responsibilities
-Act as a strategic business partner to the Business Area Finance Director, supporting decision-making across two business units.
-Lead and support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and long-term strategic planning cycles in line with Corbion's multi-year strategy.
-Develop, review and challenge complex business cases for innovation projects, pricing initiatives, investments and strategic initiatives.
-Drive top-line performance management, focusing on volumes, net sales, net selling price, margins and value drivers.
-Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, market developments and pipeline health; proactively identify risks, opportunities and deviations.
-Prepare and present financial insights and ...