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Refinery Financial Controller (Rotterdam, NL) @ Neste

Rotterdam, NLOnsiteFull-timePosted 1 days ago

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<p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Are you our next creator of change?</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.</span></em><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></em><em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></em><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">We are looking for you,</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Refinery Financial Controller</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">to our Regional Finance team at Rotterdam Maasvlakte. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">In this position you will have an opportunity to work in an international environment, be part of world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and enjoy a collaborative office culture. You will be involved in developing new processes and ways of working. </span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Reasons to join</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><br></span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">More about the job</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Financial Closing &amp; Governance:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> oversees and takes part in the execution of the financial closing processes for Rotterdam refinery , ensuring strict compliance with Group Finance timelines and maintaining the integrity of the P&amp;L and Balance Sheet and be in charge of the cash pool position. </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Noto Sans Symbols', sans-serif"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Technical Accounting &amp; Compliance:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> manages granular accruals, provisions, and ledger reconciliations while ensuring all manual vouchers and entries are supported by auditable documentation in systems</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Safeguarding the financial and project administration and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Report and act as the right hand of the Finance Manager </span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support Business Finance team on accounting related matters</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proactively identify opportunities for automation and digitalization</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Optimizing financial processes and internal controls (from Purchase to Pay)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Support with ad-hoc reports and inquiries</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Key requirements:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Business Economics or Accounting</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of IFRS and local GAAP</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of the local statutory and regulatory requirements</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Good understanding of Finance E2E processes &amp; relevant technologies e.g., SAP (FI-CO, SD, MM), SAP Business Objects, Hyperion Planning, Anaplan</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong analytical skills</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fluent written and spoken in English and Dutch is a requirement.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">You are a self starter, with a strong hands on and proactive mentality. You take ownership, you are resilient and you have a safety-oriented mindset.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"> </p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">What can you expect in return? </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We offer a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and a company bonus plan.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We offer a company pension plan - no employee contribution.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A work environment where people Care, Cooperate and have Courage.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A company that cares for your work-life balance by offering options to work from home.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">A manager that supports and empowers you and helps you to develop yourself in your professional career.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Let’s get you started</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">We look forward to receiving your CV and application as soon as possible. </span></p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer on [email protected]</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment. </span></p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Depending on the position’s requirements, a security clearance may be conducted with your consent.</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Neste in brief</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world&apos;s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste&apos;s revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com</span></p> <p> </p>

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