As a Business Controller at HilverdaFlorist, you will be deployed in areas of expertise such as Business Control, Financial Control, Project Control, Data Analytics & Reporting. You will play a key role in (automating) processes and contribute to potential improvements in the use of our ERP and financial system. Additionally, you will conduct internal controls on the quality of the business through analysis and provide advice on optimizing efficiency and effectiveness within these processes. You will also ensure compliance with internal and external laws and regulations.

Furthermore, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing business cases through various (impact) analyses.
• Managing various reporting processes for different stakeholders within the organization.
• Conducting analyses on key business processes.
• Evaluating and analysing financial data and trends.
• Monitoring business performance and reporting to the executive team.
• Contributing to further development regarding ESG reporting (CSRD).

You will report to the CFO of HilverdaFlorist Netherlands and you will be part of the finance team.

You will have the opportunity to grow within a dynamic international organization with a variety of disciplines and people, each with their own expertise. You will have the space to develop yourself and the organization, with initiative-taking being valued.

At HilverdaFlorist, we aim to lead in the continually evolving floriculture sector, and you can contribute to this by elevating our processes and reports to the next level.

We are a company where we support each other in a pleasant, informal, and professional working atmosphere in a no-nonsense, open, honest, and flat organization. We value development and encourage it through training and education.

Additionally, you will receive competitive primary and secondary employment conditions commensurate with the position’s level of responsibility, including:

• An attractive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• A full-time position of 40 hours per week; working 32 hours is negotiable.
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Greenhouse Horticulture.
• 5 vacation days bases on full-time employment and the possibility to buy 7 additional days.
• Good pension scheme.
• Travel expense reimbursement.

HilverdaFlorist focuses on breeding, propagation, and development of a wide range of cut flowers, potted plants, and garden plants. This is done with a strong drive and focus on innovation. HilverdaFlorist is the supplier of high-quality young plant material suitable for every climate and cultivation need. Our range consists of starting material in seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture.

Our mission is simple: to excel together for a flourishing future. To achieve this, we focus on four core values: innovation, ambition, partnership, and reliability. HilverdaFlorist’s head office is located in De Kwakel. Here in The Netherlans, we work with 150 people in an international context. Together with our other branches in Colombia, Kenya, India, and Canada, HilverdaFlorist can provide all customers worldwide with the best products and advice.

You are a financial expert with knowledge of production and commercial activities. Additionally, you are resourceful, have investigative qualities, and possess strong communication and analytical skills.

Furthermore, you should have:

• A completed HBO or university education in financial or business administration, or demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost calculation.
• Experience with the use of ERP systems.
• A practical understanding of financial modelling.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, accurate approach.
• Problem-solving ability, proactive, self-starter, independent, results-oriented, and a good team player.
• Solid IT skills.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English, both in writing and verbally.

Interested? Apply now!

Send your CV and cover letter to Marije Buizer, HR Manager, via email, vacature@hilverdaflorist.com.

For any inquiries, please contact Marc Rost, CFO. You can reach him by phone or WhatsApp at 06 20 25 14 92 or via email, m.rost@hilverdaflorist.com.

With this vacancy, we aim to recruit our new colleague ourselves. Therefore, this is not a solicitation for acquisition.

As a Financial Administrator at HilverdaFlorist, you will contribute to the accurate administration of our company in the Netherlands and connect with our international subsidiaries.

In this role, you will have a broad range of responsibilities, managing the entire financial administration. Your task is to ensure that the administration is always accurate and up-to-date. You will be a key player in collaborating with other teams outside the Finance department.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the administration, sub-administrations, and intercompany accounts.
• Handling bank payments and processing bank receipts.
• Supporting debtor and creditor management.
• Assisting our commercial teams with accurate information.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with various reports and assisting in preparing the annual financial statement.

You will be part of our enthusiastic Finance team which consists of 5 employees.

You will have the opportunity to grow within a dynamic international organization with many different disciplines and people, each with their own expertise. You will have the space to develop yourself. Independence and taking initiative are appreciated.

At HilverdaFlorist, we aim to lead in the ever-evolving ornamental horticulture sector, and you can contribute by ensuring that our financial processes are well-executed.

We are a company where we support each other in a pleasant, informal, and professional working environment within a no-nonsense, open, honest, and flat organization. We value development, and we encourage this through training and education.

In addition, you will receive good primary and secondary employment conditions in line with the demands of the position, such as:

• A good salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• A position for 32 to 40 hours per week.
• Employment conditions in accordance with the CAO Glastuinbouw.
• 25.5 vacation days on a full-time basis and the option to buy additional days.
• Good pension scheme.
• Travel allowance.

HilverdaFlorist focuses on the breeding, propagation, and development of a wide range of cut flowers, potted plants, and garden plants, driven by a strong focus on innovation. HilverdaFlorist is the supplier of high-quality young plant material, suitable for any climate and cultivation need. Our range includes starting material in seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture.

Our mission is simple: to excel together for a flourishing future. To achieve this, we focus on four core values: innovation, ambition, partnership, and reliability. HilverdaFlorist’s international headquarters is located in De Kwakel, Netherlands, where 150 people work in an international context, together with our other locations in Colombia, Kenya, India, and Canada, to provide our customers worldwide with the best products and advice.

You enjoy taking on administrative tasks and operational activities within financial administration. You can work independently and identify the work that needs to be done.

Additionally, you possess:

• MBO+ or HBO work and thinking level with a relevant diploma in administration or accounting.
• About 3 years of relevant work experience in financial administration.
• Experience using ERP systems. Experience with Exact Globe and Excel is a plus, as is experience with Power BI.
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.
• A flexible attitude, and you are a team player, accurate, and a go-getter.

Interested? Apply now!

Send your CV and cover letter to Marije Buizer, HR Manager, via email, vacature@hilverdaflorist.com.

Do you have questions? Contact Ruud van der Plas via phone or WhatsApp at 06 22 10 34 34, or via email at r.vanderplas@hilverdaflorist.com.

With this vacancy, we aim to recruit our new colleague ourselves. This is not a call for acquisition.

As an assistant breeder, you’ll be supporting breeders and a researcher within our organisation. You’ll be working daily in the greenhouses, utilising your green fingers for practical tasks supporting breeding activities. Your responsibilities include various selection tasks, requiring accurate observation, data collection, and registration.

You’ll assist in pollinating and maintaining both potted and cut carnations and in registering quantitative traits in selection trials. You’ll conduct vase life tests and perform shelf life trials for potted carnations. Additionally, you’ll support in breeding Limonium and Gerbera.

You’ll also aid our researcher in initiating and maintaining research projects, such as disease evaluations and plant phenotyping.

You’ll join a dynamic team of assistant breeders under the guidance of 1 or 2 breeders. Together, you’ll ensure our crops rank among the world’s best. At HilverdaFlorist, we strive to lead in the continuously evolving floriculture sector, and you can contribute by supporting our breeders to elevate our starting materials to the next level.

We’re a family business, with a pleasant working atmosphere in a no-nonsense, open, honest, and flat organization. We value development and encourage it through training and education opportunities.

Additionally, you’ll receive competitive primary and secondary employment conditions, including:

• An attractive salary ranging from €2,580 to €3,440 gross per month, based on your knowledge and experience.
• A full-time position for 40 hours a week, negotiable down to 32 hours.
• Terms of employment following the Collective Labor Agreement for Greenhouses.
• 5 vacation days based on a full-time position and the option to buy 7 additional days (based on full-time).
• An annual contract with the possibility of indefinite extension upon satisfactory performance.
• Participation in the Horticultural Pension Fund (BPL).
• Reimbursement of travel expenses.

HilverdaFlorist focuses on breeding, propagation, and development of a wide range of cut flowers, potted plants, and garden plants. This is done with a strong drive and focus on innovation. HilverdaFlorist is the supplier of high-quality young plant material suitable for every climate and cultivation need. Our range consists of starting material in seeds, cuttings, and tissue culture.

Our mission is simple: to excel together for a flourishing future. To achieve this, we focus on four core values: innovation, ambition, partnership, and reliability. HilverdaFlorist’s head office is located in De Kwakel. Here in The Netherlans, we work with 150 people in an international context. Together with our other branches in Colombia, Kenya, India, and Canada, HilverdaFlorist can provide all customers worldwide with the best products and advice.

You’re a hands-on Bachelor’s graduate looking to take your second or third career step. You have ‘green’ fingers and an active and practical working attitude. You enjoy diverse tasks and can smoothly transition between them. While you’re independent in your work, you value working together with your colleagues.

Moreover, you have:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in a ‘green’ field (biology, agriculture, horticulture).
• Preferably, experience in breeding.
• Preferably, experience in phytopathology or a laboratory setting.

The execution of crop protection is part of this role.

Interested? Apply now!

Send your CV and cover letter to Marije Buizer, HR Manager, via email at vacature@hilverdaflorist.com.

For inquiries, contact Martin Beers, R&D Manager, either by phone or WhatsApp at 06 13 06 87 45 or via email at m.beers@hilverdaflorist.com.

With this vacancy we want to recruit our new colleague ourselves. This is therefore not a call for acquisition.