Corporate ESG Controller

Job Description:

Why join us 

Own your path at Nutreco, an SHV company. We cultivate talent, curiosity and diversity as well as offer exposure to meaningful projects and passionate customers and colleagues around the world. Join us as an ESG Corporate Controller and share our purpose of Feeding the Future as you grow both personally and professionally. Together we can transition towards more sustainable, equitable and balanced protein production.  

What you’ll do 

Sustainability information on the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) pillars is becoming more and more important for Nutreco in achieving our goal of Feeding the Future in a sustainable manner. With our global presence in the animal nutrition and aquafeed industry there are numerous opportunities to accelerate our sustainability strategy and in the role of Corporate ESG Controller you will be contributing to that strategy directly.

As a Corporate ESG Controller, you are part of the Corporate Finance team of Nutreco and report directly to the Corporate Finance Control Manager. You will be responsible for enhancing the reporting processes and controls surrounding ESG information on a corporate level and for coordinating the reporting from different functional departments (e.g. Procurement, Health & Safety, Operations, etc.) into a CSRD-based sustainability statement. You will contribute to achieve a more mature and professional ESG reporting organization.

This role is responsible for designing and implementing robust ESG reporting processes and controls to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of reported information. You will coordinate the collection and consolidation of ESG data from operating companies and business units to the corporate level, working closely with ESG content experts, and validate the quality and completeness of all reported information. The role includes preparing internal and external ESG management reports, including reporting to our shareholder SHV, coordinating the drafting of the sustainability statement in line with CSRD requirements, and ensuring ongoing compliance with EU Taxonomy reporting obligations. You will also prepare and support the assurance process over CSRD reporting, train teams across the organization on ESG awareness and reporting requirements, and continuously interpret new sustainability reporting standards, translating them into effective and scalable processes.

In this role you will be part of the corporate finance control team and will work alongside various stakeholders such as the CSRD Program Manager, ESG content experts and the corporate accounting and reporting team.

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for someone who is responsible, accountable and ready to Own this role. Someone who is confident, credible, influential and able to lead from the front. Substantial experience gained in Strategy, PMO, or Business Development roles within the animal nutrition industry or adjacent sectors is also preferred.  

You’ll also need:  

• Completed Master’s degree in a relevant field (sustainability, accounting, control or finance);

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience;

• Knowledge of and experience with ESG-information reporting requirements and standards (CSRD, ESRS, etc.);

• Skills to work with both people and numbers;

• Fluent communication skills in English, both in speaking and writing;

• Experience with audit and/or assurance processes;

• Proven track record in project management. 

What you’ll receive 

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive: 

• A competitive salary package 

• 30 vacation days 

• Opportunities for further learning opportunities and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home  

• The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment. 

How and why to find out more 

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.  

#Ownit 

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.