Director of Finance & Business Development
, , Netherlands
€ 100.000 - 125.000
Ceradis B.V. develops and markets innovative environmentally friendly solutions for plant nutrition and crop protection, aiming to reduce usage of chemical load in agriculture by 50%. The company Ceradis was founded in the Netherlands as a spin-off of Wageningen University and still has a close relationship with their research departments. Ceradis has 4 current technology platforms and is working on strengthening these and adding to them. Each platform is covered by one or multiple patents.
SUMMARY Responsible for all finance & business development activities for the Ceradis Group worldwide. Ceradis currently is mainly active in Europe, LATAM and the USA.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the financial health of Ceradis Ensuring solid financial insight in Ceradis Group (quarterly & annual reports), including setting up an effective management reporting system
Making yearly budgets and forecasts, as well as improving the process and system over time
Analysing financial reports and making suggestions for improvements
Reporting to the board of directors and shareholders
Making suggestions for the improvement of working capital, as well as the purchase, sales and inventory processes
Leading efforts to attract funding where needed (loans, subsidies, external investments)
Maintaining contacts with external accountants, fiscal and legal advisors
Responsible for business development for Ceradis Coming up with ideas regarding the expansion of the company, including tracking trends and developments in the market relevant for Ceradis
Setting up, evaluating and tracking business plans for substantial investments
Acting on specific expansion or improvement options such as negotiating contracts, setting up new legal entities,
Reporting to the board of directors and shareholders on financial and BD matters
Direct line responsibility Manage and strengthen the finance team
Member of MT
Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events
Prepare presentations, proposals and financial contracts
All other duties assigned on an ad hoc basis
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Master’s Degree obtained or can operate at that thought level
Internationally oriented
Flexible with entrepreneurial spirit who takes ownership, a real go-getter
Hands-on and willing to fulfil practical tasks
Fluent in Dutch, English
Ability to steer, motivate and manage teams and other people (eg consultants) working for Ceradis
Well-developed interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, also proficient in Dutch
Ability to travel to markets, customers and industry events (10-20%).
Start-up environment with many opportunities for personal growth, responsibility and initiative
Equal-opportunity environment in a multicultural company with an international presence
APPLICATION For more information about this vacancy, contact our General Manager, Willem-Jan Meulemeesters. You can apply by sending your CV and a motivation letter to [email protected]
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