Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Role: Commercial Finance Business Partner

Compensation: $120,000-$140,000 + Annual Bonus

Location:  Hybrid with 3 days/week onsite at Trouw Nutrition – 115 Executive Drive, Highland, Illinois

Hours: M-F (8am-5pm – flexible)

Vacancy Type:  New

Why join us

Get ready to Own your career as a Commercial Finance Business Partner at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

As Commercial Finance Business Partner for Companion Animal, you will own the financial performance of the business by leading local P&L transparency, driving profitable growth, and translating commercial and operational data into clear, actionable insights. Acting as a trusted partner to the General Manager and commercial leaders, you will proactively identify margin and growth opportunities, support pricing and key account decisions, and guide forecasting, planning, and investment choices with accountability and pace. You’ll take ownership of financial outcomes—from customer profitability and cash flow to innovation ROI and M&A evaluations—making confident decisions while staying connected across marketing, R&D, operations, and supply chain. In line with Nutreco’s Own It mindset, you’ll move quickly, think commercially, and take responsibility for results that help bring Nutreco’s purpose of Feeding the Future to life.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance leader who owns outcomes and is energized by accountability, impact, and partnership. You’re a self‑starter who is comfortable making decisions with incomplete information, thinks beyond the numbers, and connects financial insight to commercial and operational reality. You bring strong P&L ownership experience, sound judgment, and the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders while working in sync with cross‑functional teams. Curious, pragmatic, and decisive, you move quickly, take responsibility for results, and actively look for ways to improve profitability, cash flow, and long‑term growth. In line with Nutreco’s Own It mindset, you take ownership of your decisions, your development, and the impact you create—helping the business deliver results today while contributing to Nutreco’s purpose of Feeding the Future.

You’ll also need

• Strong P&L ownership and financial leadership experience, with a proven ability to ensure transparency, accuracy, and reliability of financial results while driving profitability and informed decision‑making.

• Commercial finance and margin management expertise, including customer and product profitability analysis, pricing support, and margin optimization across complex product mixes and customer segments.

• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams, acting as a trusted advisor to commercial, marketing, R&D, and operational leaders to support growth initiatives and strategic decisions.

• Experience in forecasting, financial planning, and performance tracking, with the capability to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles and translate insights into clear actions for the business.

• Sound commercial judgment and governance capability, including exposure to key account management, contract and receivables oversight, cash flow management, and support of M&A or investment business cases.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA  

• Disability and Life insurance  

• 401K Matching 

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement   

• Paid Time Off 

• Annual bonus 

• The target salary may vary based on skill set, education and level of experience 

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Additional Information

Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.  ‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing.

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Accessibility:   Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Pay Transparency Statement:  Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. 

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