CERADIS CROP PROTECTION B.V.
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%).
PRACTICALITIES
- Based in Wageningen (Netherlands)
- Will report to the General Manager, Willem-Jan Meulemeesters ( WillemJan.Meulemeesters@ceradis.com )
CERADIS OFFERS
- 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 WillemJan.Meulemeesters@ceradis.com
