Our client, a premium, mission-driven chocolate ingredients company is looking for a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its next phase of growth. Known for exceptional single-varietal couvertures, world-class quality, and deeply rooted sustainable sourcing, the business enters this stage with a strong brand, solid supply chains, healthy profitability, and growing demand across premium B2B channels.

The organisation is open to international candidates who are willing to relocate to Amsterdam.

Key Responsibilities: *Shape and drive the company’s commercial strategy, focusing on where the business can win and grow *Lead all commercial activities across B2B, foodservice, makers, and select retail/DTC channels, building strong, relationship-driven growth *Strengthen the premium ingredient brand by turning its unique sourcing story into clear, effective B2B2C marketing across both high-touch and digital channels *Ensure sustainable, reliable supply from origin to customer, and guide product and supply teams toward a focused, profitable portfolio *Build and develop a strong team, fostering a high-performance, mission-driven culture with clear accountability *Partner closely with the board on strategy while owning day-to-day leadership and results.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
• 8–10 years’ in finance and operations, including 5+ years’ in senior leadership;
• Master’s in Finance/Business and a professional accounting qualification preferred;
• Strong experience working across multiple entities and countries, ideally in manufacturing or F&B;
• Sharp analytical thinker with great attention to detail and solid commercial instincts;
• Skilled in financial reporting, VAT/tax across markets, ERP systems, inventory, and cost accounting;
• Bonus points for compliance know-how, e-commerce experience, and leading system rollouts;
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and comfortable working in a lean, purpose-driven organisation;
• Clear, confident communicator who enjoys working across teams and cultures;
• Fluent English required; German strongly preferred - Dutch or Spanish a plus.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 9 January 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.