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Zoetis BV is currently looking for a BNNI Controller. 

The Finance Controller BNNI is responsible for leading the financial reporting and controlling functions across the BNNI region, ensuring compliance with US GAAP (and Dutch GAAP), local statutory requirements, and internal policies. This includes managing period-end close activities, coordinating with Zoetis Finance Shared Services (ZFS), and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The role plays a key part in upholding a strong internal control environment and ensuring timely, high-quality financial reporting.

In addition to cluster responsibilities, the role provides critical support to the Senior Finance Manager NL by acting as a back-up for the Dutch holding companies. This includes assisting with statutory reporting, audits, tax compliance, and other regulatory obligations. The position is designed to enhance continuity, support succession planning, and reinforce operational resilience within the local finance function.

By combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution, the Finance Controller BNNI ensures financial governance, process standardization, and business partnership across the cluster, while also safeguarding the continuity of core financial operations in the Netherlands.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

70% of time

• Lead and manage all period end closing financial reporting activities across the BNNI Cluster in conjunction with ZFS and BNNI Finance Lead, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, Statutory accounting standards, Zoetis policies and procedures and relevant regulation
• Perform in-depth analytical review of month end financial results with the Finance Lead and provide insight commentary on major movements and variations to Plan/Forecast/Previous Years, thus ensuring results are complete, accurate and meaningful
• Ensure strong collaboration with Shared Services, Centers of Excellence, Treasury, and local finance teams to ensure seamless P2P, O2C, R2R, and compliance process execution.
• Serve as a key liaison among finance functions, Financial Shared Services, SOX, Tax, and Commercial Finance. Respond promptly to business queries with high-quality, value-added insights across the cluster.
• Safeguard a robust internal control environment. Coordinate the planning and lead the execution of local internal and external audit work with in market teams. Working with subject matter experts to provide support for any Cluster tax audit.
• Represent the organization in interactions with government agencies, fiscal authorities, financial institutions and industry organizations as necessary, ensuring positive relationships and adherence to all external reporting and compliance obligations.
• Support and manage major change initiatives as necessary, including business development activities, integration of new businesses, migration to new financial systems and processes and finance transformation activities as deemed necessary.

30% of time

Key responsibilities for Dutch holding companies support :

Provide back-up and continuity support for the Senior Finance Manager NL, particularly in managing the Dutch holding companies’ statutory and tax responsibilities with special focus on the following key areas:

• Ensure compliance with Dutch GAAP, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Handle complex intercompany transactions, capital flows, dividend distributions, and transfer pricing.
• Coordinate closely with tax advisors, auditors, and legal teams to maintain compliance and optimize the holding structure.
• Provide strategic insights on cash management, funding, and corporate structuring from a holding company perspective.
• Maintain accuracy, transparency, and alignment with global financial policies and corporate objectives.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

ZFS organization, Dutch holding companies. Finance Directors, govermental agencies, fiscal authorities.

RESOURCES MANAGED  

Financial Accountability

n/a

Supervision

No direct reports

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience, preferably in a regional or cluster role.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with US GAAP and Dutch GAAP (indispensable)
• Strong knowledge and experience managing Dutch Holding companies (essential)
• Experience in the Pharmaceuticals / Animal Health industry (essential)
• Knowledge of multi-national financial reporting requirements
• Knowledge of SAP and automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Experience owning an accounting function within a large corporation
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Proficient in English, proficiency in Dutch is a plus (role is based in The Netherlands)
• People management experience preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Proven analytical mindset with sharp critical thinking and a keen eye for detail.
• Solid expertise in accounting, tax, treasury, internal controls, and end-to-end financial processes.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—across all organizational levels.
• Highly organized and efficient; excels at multitasking and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a strong track record of building cross-functional partnerships.
• Resilient under pressure; skilled in managing competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Committed people leader with the ability to coach and mentor team members toward impactful development. 
• Delivers clear, constructive, and transparent feedback to drive individual and team growth

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Travel requirements from on ad hoc basis