Financial Controller

What does your job as Financial Controller at Rijk Zwaan look like?

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while supporting strategic decision-making across the subsidiary. This includes preparing and analyzing financial reports by crop, department, and cluster; managing the budget and 5-year financial planning processes; and overseeing monthly reporting of balance sheets and profit & loss statements. You will ensure adherence to regulatory standards, coordinate internal and external audits, and implement robust internal control systems. Additionally, you will evaluate operational costs to enhance efficiency, maintain close communication with internal and external stakeholders, and provide guidance on financial and compliance matters to the management team. 

You will be in close contact with all the team members in Türkiye and Planning & Control department in our central office in The Netherlands. You will be reporting to Managing Director Türkiye.

We are looking for a Financial Controller with:

Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments. The role requires someone with a global mindset and an open, proactive attitude who can navigate complex financial environments with high integrity and professionalism. You will be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance. Experience with internal controls, audit coordination, and financial planning will be highly valued, as will a demonstrated ability to support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.

In addition we look for the following in your resume:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting and/or Financial Management
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Proficiency in using MS Office programs

What can you expect from us?

We like to invest in our people, and that means investing in your personal development and training as well as pleasant collaboration with colleagues in different departments and countries. In addition to an international and dynamic work environment, we are pleased to offer you: 

• A permanent contract from the start
• A global work environment with intense international contact
• An entrepreneurial atmosphere with lots of new challenges
• Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy and other training platforms

Rijk Zwaan: your new employer?

Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company with a solid people-oriented culture for 100 years. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable and fruit varieties and sell the seeds to growers and other chain partners all over the world. We make an important contribution to the world food supply. 

As Financial Controller, you will be a member of Rijk Zwaan Türkiye. You will contribute directly to the company culture through close involvement with management and all team members at all levels. You will work at our head office in Yukarıkocayatak, Antalya.