Senior Business Controller, Manufacturing
About the role
The Corbion manufacturing facility in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Senior Business Controller, Manufacturing, North America. This role reports to the Director Business Control Manufacturing and offers exciting global growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to the site directors and leadership teams.
Proactively challenge assumptions and drive informed decision making to improve profitability, cost structure and cash flow.
Translate operational strategies into financial plans, KPIs, and performance metrics.
Lead a team of manufacturing controllers based at US manufacturing sites with a strong business-partnering mindset.
Drive optimal inventory levels and own inventory valuation and provision.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to align financial goals with strategic priorities.
Support the Director Business Control Manufacturing on projects and/or ad-hoc assignments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
6+ years of manufacturing finance experience including as a business partner to leadership.
Expertise in financial, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
Proven track record as a Finance Business Partner to site management and senior corporate stakeholders.
Proficiency in SAP (S/4HANA), BI and planning tools (SAP Analytics Cloud, Fabric, Power BI) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Business acumen and proactive, hands-on approach.
Confident and assertive, with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to simplify and communicate complex financial information.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex challenges.
Continuous improvement mindset and openness to change.
Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines.
Pay
The anticipated compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type years of and experience within the industry, education, etc.
Benefits
Bonus potential
Paid time off, including company holidays
401K with company match
Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage are offered to employees and eligible dependents (provided they meet eligibility requirements)
Flexible spending accounts
Education assistance
Short- and long- term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Lifestyle and wellness benefits
About Corbion
Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com.