Financial Director

Organization

Foodmate is a leading machinery company serving the global meat processing industry, headquartered in Numansdorp, The Netherlands. Since its founding in 2006, the company has been at the forefront of developing and manufacturing advanced poultry processing automation solutions. With over 15 years of expertise, Foodmate delivers cutting-edge technology to produce high-quality poultry products, including chicken fillets, thighs, and wings, meeting the rigorous standards of its clients around the world. The company maintains a strong global presence, providing localized support in over 55 countries, with production hubs in Europe and demonstration facilities in the U.S. and the Netherlands. Renowned for its intelligent processing systems, Foodmate specializes in weighing, grading, sorting, and fully automated deboning solutions.

In 2021, Foodmate joined Duravant LLC, a global leader in equipment and automation solutions for the food processing, packaging, and material handling industries. Together with other portfolio companies, such as Marelec (Belgium), Henneken (Germany) en Marlen (USA), Duravant has the ability to offer complete solutions for protein processing lines. Under Duravant's ownership, Foodmate is wel positioned for accelerated expansion and growth. The new Finance Director will hold full financial responsibility for Foodmate NL organization while also overseeing the consolidation of the Poultry Group, which includes Foodmate NL, Foodmate US, and Marelec.

The job profile

The Finance Director will play a crucial role in driving Foodmate’s growth strategy, focusing on scalability, process optimization, and preparing the company for future expansion. You will lead key financial initiatives, ensuring efficiency while acting as a business partner across the organization and its subsidiaries. Balancing daily operations with strategic decision-making, you will provide valuable insights that contribute to the company's long-term success.

Reporting to the Group President with a dotted line to the CFO of Duravant, this role offers significant opportunities for both personal and professional growth, with the potential for advancement to broader group-level positions in the future.

“We are shaping the Future of Food Automation by pushing the boundaries of innovation, ensuring a smarter, more sustainable food supply for generations to come. By integrating AI and robotics in poultry processing, we’re proud to contribute to building stronger, more resilient food systems worldwide.” — R&D team Foodmate

The ideal candidate

• A completed master’s degree in Finance, preferably supplemented with a RA or RC qualification;
• At least 10 years+ of relevant leadership experience in an international setting preferably within a comparable or related industry, such as manufacturing, R&D / engineering setting;
• A motivated leader/advisor with successful track record in a complex international and growing dynamic environment;
• Experience and affinity for implementing process optimizations;
• A strong interest in establishing a modern, business-oriented, and data-driven finance function;
• Excellent analytical skills and a pragmatic approach with key competencies such as strategic thinking, trustworthiness, and proactivity;
• Experience in M&A is a plus;
• Excellent financial knowledge and experience in budget management and forecasting;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to maintain relationships at all levels, both internal and external;
• Proficiency in both Dutch (highly preferred) and English (must), both written and spoken.