Trainee Finance & Control

Company description

As Syntegon, together with 7,300 colleagues worldwide, we are a strategic partner within process and packaging technology for the pharmaceutical and food industries. With efficient processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. In this way, we ensure that vaccines are filled safely and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Additionally, your favorite chocolates and snacks are packaged sustainably with our help.

As the Center of Competence for vertical form-fill-seal machines within the Syntegon Group, our Weert location develops and produces intelligent and sustainable technologies for packaging a wide range of food and non-food products. The portfolio offers both stand-alone machines and system solutions.

At the Finance & Controlling department of Syntegon, a team of 4 people ensures that the site remains financially on track. They provide advice in this regard to the various departments such as sales, purchasing, production, project managers, engineering, human resources, etc. 

As a Trainee Finance & Control, you can work on various projects and participate in the daily operations. What is involved in the development of a new product line and how do we monitor this financially? How can we financially track planned customer projects, what risks are there, do we achieve the planned margin, and how can we adjust course?  These are examples of projects that you, as a trainee, can work on. But also contributing to the further growth of Syntegon. What will it cost us, which tasks / processes can / must be improved, and what will it ultimately yield? In doing so, you will interact extensively with the various departments and have contact with our international colleagues. You will also further refine the internal control measures. Additionally, you will ensure that we know our financial position on a monthly basis. As a Trainee Finance & Control, you can make an important contribution to the further development of our department.

In the basic phase, you will get a clear picture of the scope of Syntegon and gain insight into the cooperation between the various departments on location, other Syntegon branches, and the head office. This will give you a good and broad view of what is happening daily on the work floor.

In the orientation phase, you will start working within controlling and gain experience within the department.

In the final specialization phase, you will be trained in the tasks you will hold after your induction period, which will align with your capabilities and ambition.

During the traineeship, you will go through an extensive training program focused on your own personal development and effectiveness. To maintain the steep learning curve that we expect from you as a trainee, you will receive intensive guidance in your development from the plant controller.

In addition to possessing a completed HBO or Master's degree in Business Economics / Controlling, it is also a plus if you:

• Did not sit still during your studies.  In addition to an explainable study pace, it is a plus if you have already gained practical experience within our field. Think of a relevant part-time job, internship, or your own business.
• Speak fluent Dutch and can also express yourself professionally in English.

As a Trainee Finance & Control, in addition to a challenging position and a pleasant working environment, we offer you attractive primary and secondary employment conditions that match your development and commitment. What else you can expect from us:

• Stability and continuity with an employer of international allure, including growth opportunities towards a controller role.
• A gross monthly salary between € 2,800 and € 3,200, depending on age and experience.
• The secondary employment conditions include, among others, 27 days of leave, 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours), flexible working hours, and a profit-sharing scheme.