About this role
<div><h1>Plant Controller – Deventer, The Netherlands</h1><h3>Drive Performance. Influence Decisions. Shape the Future of Manufacturing.</h3><p>At <strong>Trivium Packaging</strong>, sustainability and operational excellence go hand in hand. As a global leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, we are on an ambitious transformation journey focused on growth, performance, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join our manufacturing site in <strong>Deventer</strong> and become a trusted business partner to site leadership.</p><p>In this highly visible role, you will combine financial expertise with commercial and operational insight to help drive performance, improve profitability, and support key business decisions.</p><h2>What You'll Do</h2><p>As Plant Controller, you will serve as the financial leader at the Deventer plant and work closely with both local management and corporate finance teams.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading monthly financial reporting and management accounting activities</li><li>Supporting plant leadership with cost analysis, profitability insights, and decision-making tools</li><li>Driving forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes</li><li>Monitoring manufacturing costs and identifying opportunities for operational improvement</li><li>Performing variance analyses and translating findings into actionable recommendations</li><li>Managing inventory accounting, fixed assets, and internal controls</li><li>Supporting capital investment projects through ROI analysis and expenditure tracking</li><li>Leading cost reduction initiatives and helping improve overall site performance</li><li>Ensuring accurate and timely submission of budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and financial reports</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><p>You are a hands-on finance professional who enjoys being close to the business and influencing outcomes.</p><p>You bring:</p><ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field</li><li>Approximately 10 years of professional finance experience</li><li><strong>Strong Dutch / English verbal and written presentation skills </strong></li><li>Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong cost accounting background</li><li>Strong analytical and business partnering skills</li><li>Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities</li><li>The confidence to challenge the status quo and drive improvements</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>A proactive, results-oriented, and highly organized approach</li></ul><p>MBA, CPA, CMA, or experience with Activity Based Costing is considered an advantage.</p><h2>Why Join Trivium?</h2><ul><li>Be part of a global sustainability leader with a Platinum EcoVadis rating</li><li>Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your impact is visible every day</li><li>Collaborate with talented colleagues across Europe and beyond</li><li>Enjoy a culture that values ownership, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement</li><li>Play a key role in driving operational and financial excellence</li></ul><h2>Location</h2><p>📍 <strong>Deventer, The Netherlands</strong></p><p>This is an on-site position. Regular presence at the plant is required to effectively support operations and engage with stakeholders.</p><h2>Ready to Make an Impact?</h2><p>If you are passionate about finance, manufacturing, and driving business performance, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today and help shape the future of sustainable packaging at Trivium Packaging.</strong> Your financial expertise could be the difference that drives our next phase of growth. 🚀</p></div>