Refinery Controller

Are you our next creator of change?

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Refinery Financial Controller

to our Regional Finance team at Rotterdam Maasvlakte. 

In this position you will have an opportunity to work in an international environment, be part of world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and enjoy a collaborative office culture. You will be involved in developing new processes and ways of working. 

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global  company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

More about the job

• Financial Closing & Governance: oversees and takes part in the execution of the financial closing processes for Rotterdam refinery , ensuring strict compliance with Group Finance timelines and maintaining the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet and be in charge of the cash pool position. 

• Technical Accounting & Compliance: manages granular accruals, provisions, and ledger reconciliations while ensuring all manual vouchers and entries are supported by auditable documentation in systems

• Safeguarding the financial and project administration and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

• Report and act as the right hand of the Finance Manager 

• Support  Business Finance team on accounting related matters

• Proactively identify opportunities for automation and digitalization

• Optimizing financial processes and internal controls (from Purchase to Pay)

• Support with ad-hoc reports and inquiries

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Business Economics or Accounting

• Understanding of IFRS and local GAAP

• Understanding of the local statutory and regulatory requirements

• Good understanding of Finance E2E processes & relevant technologies e.g., SAP (FI-CO, SD, MM), SAP Business Objects, Hyperion Planning, Anaplan

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders

• Fluent written and spoken in English, Dutch preferred

• You are a self starter, with a strong hands on and proactive mentality. You take ownership, you are resilient and you have a safety-oriented mindset.

What can you expect in return? 

• We offer a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and a company bonus plan.

• We offer a company pension plan - no employee contribution.

• A work environment where people Care, Cooperate and have Courage.

• A company that cares for your work-life balance by offering options to work from home.

• A manager that supports and empowers you and helps you to develop yourself in your professional career.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application by Friday 22nd May 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer on debbie.veldmeijer@partners.neste.com

To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment. 

Depending on the position’s requirements, a security clearance may be conducted with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com