Factory Finance & Control Manager

MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with advisory brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. MCO is part of the Swiss-based Nestlé Nutrition & Health. MCO has set itself the goal of safeguarding optimal human health. Our dedication to good health means more than simply offering some of the most effective nutritional products. We want to help people become as healthy as possible. We do this together with our team of 120 employees, based in Almere, all of whom share an affinity with good nutrition and/or a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for:

Factory Finance & Control Manager
(39 hours per week)

As Factory Finance & Control Manager you have the following responsibilities:

In this pivotal role, you act as the financial steward of our Almere factory and as a trusted Co-Pilot to the Factory Manager and Factory Leadership Team. You provide clear financial insight, strong governance and forward-looking analysis to support both daily operations and long-term decisions.

• Lead the factory business planning process, budgeting, forecasting and simulations in close partnership with the Factory Management Team;
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting, analyse factory variances and conversion costs, and translate the findings into clear, actionable insights;
• Identify and drive cost improvement opportunities, validate savings and support continuous improvement and NCE initiatives;
• Lead financial evaluations for strategic decisions and capital investments, including CAPEX reviews and post-investment evaluations;
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance, including SOD and ICS processes, and coordinate internal and external audits;
• Coach and develop the factory finance team but also coach entire factory team as co-pilot, strengthen financial awareness among non-finance stakeholders.

As Factory Finance & Control Manager, you report to the Almere Factory Manager, lead a small finance team and work closely with the Factory Leadership Team and colleagues across Supply Chain, Procurement and HR.

What are we looking for in our Factory Finance & Control Manager?

You combine solid finance expertise with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style. You are able to challenge constructively, create clarity from complex information and build trusted relationships across the organisation.

• A degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy or a related field;
• 3 to 5 years of relevant Accounting or Finance experience, including areas such as costing, accounts payable, budgeting or forecasting;
• Experience in a factory or supply chain environment; experience in FMCG and working in SAP is a strong advantage;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn financial data into practical business recommendations;
• Hands-on experience in SAP environments and confidence working with Microsoft Office and financial systems;
• Fluency in English, speaking Dutch is big advantage, together with strong communication, leadership and collaboration skills.

The job offers more than just a challenge:
The position and pay level depend on the role requirements and the selected candidate's experience and competencies. The final offer may therefore vary based on the candidate's profile.

• A full-time position (39 hours per week);
• The salary for this position ranges between €5.900,- and €7.300,- based on a full-time contract, depending on experience, skills and qualifications;
• Bonus 8%; Holiday allowance 8% and 13th month;
• 25 vacation days and 6 additional leave days (based on full-time).
• An attractive green mobility programme, including an e-bike lease option;
• A wide range of professional training and development programmes;
• A professional working environment with strong team spirit, company pride and driven colleagues.

Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture. We value diversity as an essential part of our culture. Embracing people's differences is what drives our product development and workplace dynamics. It is important that everyone feels accepted, comfortable and safe at Nestlé.

Regardless of gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability or who you love, we strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation and moves our organisation forward. That is why we actively foster a culture and leadership approach that offers equal opportunities for all.

More reasons to work at Nestlé

• Our slogan is 'Boost your development, fuel your curiosity and be future ready'. We offer impactful training and development programmes and coaching to help you upgrade your skills and take your career to the next level;
• Your well-being is our priority. We support this with various activities, such as our Employee Assistance Program;
• At the office, you can enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits "Good Food Good Life";
• Within the Nestlé culture, we believe it is important for you to be yourself. Do you have a passion for DE&I? Join our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassadors;
• You contribute to Nestlé's mission to improve the quality of life and make a positive impact on the future.

Any questions?

Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to alm.vacatures@nl.nestle.com.

Applying for the role of Factory Finance & Control Manager?

Great! If you see a match with the description above, we would be happy to receive your CV and motivation.

We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to schedule interviews with our candidates, so please keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation. When registering your application, you will be asked whether we may send you WhatsApp messages. If you answer 'yes', you will receive communication via WhatsApp in addition to email. Communication through our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch.

Note:

• Interim CVs will not be processed.