Team Lead Finance & Controlling (490_10)
Under the motto “Taking action for future generations”, we at Big Dutchman have been conveying our ideas to more than 100 countries for over 85 years – because feeding the world is our profession. Our high-tech farming solutions for proteins and plants make our customers successful and empower farmers around the world to act more sustainably. And no wonder, because whether at our headquarters in Vechta (Germany) or at our locations on five continents: in our family-owned company, more than 3,500 motivated employees provide animal-friendly and sustainable solutions. As a driver of innovation, we never lose sight of the appreciation we have for our team. We enjoy our daily business and take action for future generations together.
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Team Lead Finance & Controlling (490_10)
Role Mission
Own and lead LATAM FP&A activities, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, acting as a strategic business partner to provide financial visibility, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment with corporate guidelines and financial compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Consolidate the annual budget, forecast, and mid-/long-term strategic plan for the LATAM region.
- Analyze Actual vs. Budget/Forecast variances, identifying performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare management reports, executive presentations, and financial dashboards for local and global leaders.
- Build financial models and business cases to support strategic decisions (investments, launches, cost-reduction initiatives).
- Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure data consistency, assumptions alignment, and forecast accuracy.
- Act as the regional point of contact for internal and external audits related to financial planning.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP, Anaplan, advanced Excel).
- Ensure adherence to corporate policies and financial compliance standards across analyses and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance / FP&A / Financial Planning / Controlling.
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership/supervisory role (people management and/or process leadership).
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders (local and global).
- Spanish and/or English at intermediate/advanced level.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Postgraduate degree in Controlling, Finance, or related fields.
- Experience in multinational companies and multi-country (LATAM) environments.
- Hands-on experience with Anaplan (or other planning tools) and/or FP&A automation initiatives.
Behavioral Competencies
- Strategic mindset and results orientation
- Proactivity and prioritization skills
- Sense of urgency and strong execution
- High attention to detail with critical thinking
- Collaboration and cultural adaptability (regional/global environment)
What is your chance?
You will be part of a dynamic and challenging working environment characterised by flat hierarchies and open and constructive cooperation. Take on exciting tasks in a rapidly growing market and contribute your skills with a lot of initiative.
You want to convince us right away?
Send us your detailed application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.