Financial Business Controller

DN AGRAR is Romania's largest integrated dairy farming company and one of Europe's leading dairy producers. Founded in 2008, the Group operates in central Transylvania, managing approx 10,000 hectares of agricultural land and over 20,000 animals.

Listed on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange since February 2022, DN AGRAR experienced significant growth and is pursuing an ambitious development strategy focused on dairy production, sustainable agriculture, operational efficiency, and diversification into food production, agricultural technologies, and renewable energy.

To support our investment programme and expanding operations, we are looking for an analytical, proactive Financial Business Controller who combines financial expertise with a practical approach to business improvement.

As Financial Business Controller, you will play a key role in strengthening financial and operational controlling across DN AGRAR Group and its subsidiaries, combining performance analysis, production cost control, budgeting, and forecasting with investment monitoring, procurement controls, and reporting improvements.

Working closely with the CFO, CEO, farm managers, project managers, and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, cost efficiency, investment discipline, and business performance.

The role provides exposure to a portfolio of ongoing and planned investments, including:

• CUT 2 Dairy Farm: A new large-scale dairy farm with a planned capacity of approximately 5,000 cows.
• Panorganic Greenhouse Expansion: Expansion and optimization of high-tech greenhouse production, increasing capacity and strengthening DN AGRAR's position in the fresh vegetable market.
• Organic Fertilizer Production: Expansion production capacity to approx 40,000 tonnes annually, supporting developing sustainable, circular agricultural products.
• Hydroponic Wheatgrass Facilities: Development and expansion of innovative hydroponic feed production facilities, improving feed efficiency, resource utilization, and agricultural sustainability.
• Food Cluster Development: Participation in investment controlling of a large-scale integrated food production cluster, combining greenhouse production with shared logistics, storage, packaging, and distribution infrastructure.

You will ensure financial oversight through transparent investment budgets, accurate expenditure monitoring, forecasts, and risk reporting, supporting DN AGRAR's long-term growth and sustainable financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial & Operational Controlling

• Prepare and analyse financial and non-financial management reports at Group, subsidiary, and operational levels.
• Monitor operational performance, identify deviations from budgets and targets, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Analyze production costs, including milk production, crop production, agricultural inputs, and farm-level profitability.
• Monitor operational efficiency, cost trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial reporting, ERP, and Business Intelligence systems.
• Work closely with farm managers and operational teams to improve financial performance and cost awareness.

2. Investment & Project Controlling

• Develop, implement, and maintain a standardized investment and controlling framework across the Group.
• Monitor approved CAPEX budgets, contractual commitments, actual expenditures, and forecasted project costs.
• Track financial progress, project milestones, and budget deviations across ongoing investment projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify cost overruns, delays, and financial risks.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards covering CAPEX budgets, commitments, payments, forecasts, milestones, and risks.
• Prepare weekly investment updates and monthly consolidated CAPEX performance reports.
• Provide the CFO with updated project expenditure forecasts and payment commitments to support investment cash flow planning.
• Support investment feasibility assessments, financial evaluations, and post-investment performance reviews.
• Escalate significant budget deviations and financial risks to the CFO and CEO.

3. Budgeting & Financial Forecasting

• Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process across farms, subsidiaries, departments, and investment projects.
• Implement and maintain rolling operational forecasts covering revenues, operating costs, profitability, and investments.
• Compare actual performance with budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, and agree corrective measures with operational managers.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support management decisions.
• Improve budgeting accuracy, accountability, and financial planning throughout the organization.

4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Monitoring

• Support the CFO in monitoring Group cash flow performance and working capital developments.
• Analyze operational cash flow, outstanding commitments, receivables, and expenditure trends.
• Monitor operational budget adherence and identify opportunities to improve cash generation.
• Provide accurate operational and investment data for consolidated cash flow forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to optimize working capital, payment planning, and expenditure.
• Support the Group's objective of achieving sustainable positive free cash flow.

5. Procurement & Expenditure Controlling

• Support the implementation of standardized procurement and expenditure control procedures across Group companies and locations.
• Monitor purchase commitments and ensure alignment with approved operational and investment budgets.
• Help implement practical procurement approval workflows and authorization limits.
• Track purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and outstanding financial commitments.
• Develop expenditure reporting by project, department, location, and supplier.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved spending discipline.
• Ensure procurement control procedures remain efficient without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

6. Management Reporting, Digitalization & Business Intelligence

• Develop and improve financial and operational dashboards for management.
• Contribute to the automation of financial reporting and integration of data across ERP and BI systems.
• Establish standardized weekly and monthly reporting procedures.
• Improve transparency, data accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear management insights and recommendations.
• Support the continuous improvement and digitalization of financial management systems.

7. Internal Controls & Business Improvement

• Participate in internal audits and targeted operational reviews.
• Identify financial and operational risks, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote financial accountability and cost awareness across the organization.

Reporting & Collaboration

You will report functionally to the CFO, with direct communication with the CEO on investment performance, strategic projects, and significant financial risks.

You will implement and monitor financial control frameworks, while project managers remain accountable for project execution and delivery. The CFO retains responsibility for financial governance, treasury, consolidated cash flow planning, and investment financing.

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controlling, business controlling, FP&A, or a similar position.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, cost controlling, and financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to design and implement practical financial control procedures and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proactive, structured, independent, and results-oriented working style.
• Intermediate to advanced English language skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in agriculture, food production, manufacturing, construction, or other capital-intensive industries.
• Experience with CAPEX controlling, investment projects, and project budgeting.
• Experience implementing financial planning, reporting, or controlling systems.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of agricultural commodity pricing, subsidies, inventory management, and production economics.
• Experience in procurement controlling, cash flow analysis, and working capital management.
• Familiarity with IFRS and financial reporting requirements for publicly listed companies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
• Performance-based bonus linked to individual performance, achievement of objectives, and company results.
• Participation in future employee Stock Option Plan, subject to implementation and eligibility criteria.
• Private health insurance and meal tickets, in accordance with company policy.
• Hybrid working arrangements, combining office-based and remote work.
• Mobility support through company car or commuting arrangements for candidates living outside the Alba Iulia area, subject to agreement.
• Access to specialized training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Career development with an expanding, publicly listed agribusiness group.
• Direct exposure to major investments, business development initiatives, and strategic decision-making.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation and expansion of DN AGRAR's next phase of growth. We value professionals who take ownership, challenge existing processes, and continuously look for ways to improve.

Join DN AGRAR and help shape the future of sustainable agriculture and food production.