We are Hoogwegt. We are the world’s largest privately owned dairy ingredient provider, active in over 130 countries and managing an annual turnover of €2.8 billion. Operating at the heart of the global protein and commodity trading market, our financial, commercial, and operational success relies on smart risk management, robust credit strategies, and strong liquid capital.
When you join Hoogwegt, you enter a highly professional, international treasury and credit environment. You will be part of our dynamic Group Finance community located at our modern, collaborative office in Arnhem, where financial precision directly powers a global supply chain network spanning multiple continents.
In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of global commodity trading, no two days are ever the same. This role offers a rare opportunity to manage and synchronize both our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams, running the full transactional lifecycle end-to-end.
At its core, this is a leadership position for someone who genuinely loves leading people and brings a high-energy, unifying presence to the office every day. Leading a dedicated 10-person team, you will act as a bridge, fostering a culture that respects established operational consistency while driving modern ideas and process improvements. You will spend the majority of your time coaching, motivating, and building a cohesive culture across different generations. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will act as a trusted, collaborative partner to Trade, balancing operational control with commercial empathy to keep our massive global cash engine moving flawlessly.
- Dedicate the majority of your time to active people management, coaching a diverse 10-person team across varying career stages, building an open, high-performance team culture.
- Drive the daily momentum of both the AR and AP teams, orchestrating high-volume collections and punctual payments with a strategic, big-picture perspective.
- Apply sharp commercial judgment to late payments in real-time, reading global market conditions to distinguish between external operational bottlenecks and genuine credit risks.
- Take personal ownership of our most substantial supplier and customer relationships, managing complex netting arrangements and supply chain financing agreements within our established treasury frameworks.
- Champion the AR/AP function as an energetic, credible partner in Credit Committees, collaborating closely with Traders, Commercial Directors, and Risk & Compliance to find solutions where finance meets commerce.
- Manage the daily high-level relationship with external credit insurers to secure optimal coverage, limits, and claim resolutions.
- Facilitate the seamless adoption of process automation and systems improvements within the team, working closely with the Senior Business Controller for Projects.
- You bring at least 15 years of finance and accounting experience, including successfully managing operational finance teams.
- You are a natural leader and are energized by the challenge of managing diverse personalities.
- You thrive in a vibrant, unpredictable trading environment where priorities can shift quickly, and you have the confidence to stand your ground firmly with commercial stakeholders while keeping relationships excellent.
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or a related field.
- You are fully fluent in English and conversational Dutch. Additional languages like German, French, or Spanish are a fantastic bonus.
- You have a deep understanding of working capital, credit insurance, and netting.
- Experience in international commodity trading, food production, or a high-volume, fast-moving supply chain environment gives you a massive head start.
At Hoogwegt, we believe your career should be as dynamic as the market you work in. That's why we offer:
- Strong employment conditions, including a solid pension plan, attractive variable pay, generous leave, and collective insurance.
- An informal and open culture where you can be yourself.
- The freedom to shape your work in your own way.
- Plenty of room for personal growth and development, with training tailored to your role.
- A warm welcome from experienced and enthusiastic colleagues who will help you find your feet.
- A sports programme with bootcamp, running, or yoga under professional guidance
- A modern office directly opposite Arnhem Central Station, easy to reach by public transport.
At Hoogwegt, we believe that our strength lies in our differences. We are a global community that thrives on a diversity of perspectives, and we warmly welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels at home and has the freedom to shape their own path. Come as you are, we look forward to meeting you.
