---
title: 'Financial Project Controller at Avantium'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/financial-project-controller-avantium-amsterdam-gmm073t3y645'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-09-06'
---

# Financial Project Controller at Avantium

- **Company:** Avantium
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Posted:** 2026-04-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/avantium/jobs/8497923002

## Job description

## Minimum of 32 hours per week

Avantium is an innovation-driven pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. We offer unique technological solutions to reduce plastic waste, new chemical processes for the bio-based economy and R&D equipment and services to accelerate the development of new catalytic processes.

Most of the materials and chemicals used in modern daily life – such as plastics, packaging, furniture and clothing – are based on fossil resources like oil, gas and coal. Changing this paradigm is an ambitious goal but also a promise for a better future. This is why we at Avantium work on developing practical solutions to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free world. We do this by focusing on innovative plant-based chemicals and materials as well as aiming to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) to a valuable resource for sustainable products. Carbeau, spin-out of Avantium is a platform technology that uses electrochemistry to convert CO2 to high value chemical building blocks and polymers.

This position will form part of the new company Carbeau B.V. and not of Avantium N.V.

We are currently seeking a Project Controller who would like to join our team in our journey of scaling up and commercializing this sustainable and impact-full technology. The Project Controller supports the CFO and will play a critical role in supporting the financial and operational success of our projects. You act as the financial partner to Project Managers, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. You will help safeguard project profitability, control risks, and ensure that projects are delivered within scope, time, and budget. Scope of work entails subsidies, costs and capital expenditures.

## Key Responsibilities

- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets; prepare detailed financial forecasts and variance analyses.
- Financial Reporting: Provide timely and accurate project financial reports, including cost tracking and progress reporting. Financial reporting to subsidy authorities in line with the subsidy requirements.
- Performance Monitoring: Analyse project KPI’s, highlight deviations, and support corrective actions to ensure project targets are met.
- Cost Control: Track and validate project; ensure compliance with internal policies, EU and national subsidies and contractual agreements on expenditures.
- Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify financial risks and opportunities within projects and support mitigation or improvement plans.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a financial advisor to the CFO and the Project Managers; facilitate clear communication and decision-making.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within financial and project control processes.

What do you bring

The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic, innovative, and international setting. You can work independently and you are self-reliant as you will manage a broad range of responsibilities. A proactive, flexible, and service-minded attitude is essential, as is the ability to work independently and support your main stakeholders.

## Preferred qualifications & skills

- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in project controlling, project accounting, financial analysis, or similar roles.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI).
- Strong communication abilities and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines.
- Some basic understanding of project management
- Experience in financial reporting for European and Dutch subsidies is a pre.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written (as you have to deal with Dutch subsidies).

## What We Offer

- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth within finance and project management.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Interested?

If this description matches your skills or interest, we welcome your application via the link provided. The selection process includes interviews starting from May 1st. Shortlisted candidates will be approached accordingly. To ensure a fair and efficient process, we kindly ask candidates not to contact us directly.

## About Avantium

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Avantium is a pioneering commercial-stage renewable chemistry company that develops and commercializes technologies to convert renewable feedstocks into sustainable chemicals and circular plastics, including its flagship plant-based polymer Releaf® (PEF).
- **Entity Type**: Public (Euronext Amsterdam & Brussels, ticker: AVTX)
- **Headquarters**: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2000 (spun out from Shell)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed as individual founders; the company was established as a spin-off from Shell focusing on catalysis research.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Renewable Chemistry & Polymers / Sustainable Materials
- **Target customers**: B2B, focusing on brand owners, packaging manufacturers, textile producers, and chemical companies seeking sustainable alternatives to fossil-based plastics.
- **Mission**: To lead the transition from fossil-based to sustainable plastics and materials by using renewable feedstocks.

## Products & Services
- **Releaf® (PEF)**: A plant-based, recyclable polymer made from FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid). Offers superior barrier properties and performance compared to traditional PET, targeting packaging, textiles, and film markets collectively valued at over $200 billion.
- **YXY® Technology**: A catalytic technology that converts plant-based sugars into FDCA, the key building block for PEF. Commercialized through licensing.
- **Volta Technology**: An electrochemical conversion process that turns carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals, enabling new polymer feedstocks.
- **R&D Solutions**: Provides advanced catalyst testing technology and services to accelerate R&D in sustainable chemistry for external partners.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Part of the Euronext Amsterdam SmallCap Index (AScX). Exact market cap fluctuates; refer to latest trading data.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (public) – Exact figures available in annual reports; company is in a commercial-scale ramp-up phase following the opening of its FDCA Flagship Plant in October 2024.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Henkel, Kvadrat, PANGAIA (offtake agreements); Origin Materials (first technology license for YXY Technology); BASF (former joint venture partner in Synvina).
- **Growth Signals**: Official opening of the world's first FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl (October 2024); 15 secured offtake agreements for PEF/FDCA; strong IP portfolio with over 179 granted and pending patent families; transitioning from R&D to commercial licensing model.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in commercial PEF**: Operates the world’s first dedicated FDCA commercial plant, creating a significant lead in scaling this technology.
- **Strong IP moat**: A robust patent portfolio (179+ families) protects its core YXY and Volta technologies, safeguarding its licensing model.
- **Asset-light licensing model**: After proving the technology at its Flagship Plant, Avantium plans to scale globally through licensing, which is capital-efficient and allows for rapid, low-cost expansion.
- **Superior product performance**: Releaf® (PEF) offers performance advantages over traditional plastics (e.g., better barrier properties) while being fully recyclable and plant-based.

## Strategic Focus
- **Commercializing Releaf® (PEF)**: The immediate priority is to successfully ramp up the FDCA Flagship Plant to full production and begin generating revenue from PEF sales and technology licenses.
- **Global licensing rollout**: Actively seeking strategic partners and licensees to deploy YXY Technology worldwide, targeting the packaging, textiles, and film sectors.
- **Developing next-gen technologies**: Advancing Volta Technology (CO2 utilization) and other innovations to expand its pipeline of renewable chemistry solutions.
- **Building a circular economy**: Positioning itself as a key enabler for brand owners and industries looking to de-fossilize their supply chains and meet sustainability goals.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven impact**: Employees directly contribute to creating a fossil-free world and reducing the environmental footprint of the chemical industry.
- **Innovative, entrepreneurial environment**: Described as a place where you can "bridge science and business," with freedom to take initiative and experiment on groundbreaking research.
- **Diverse and international team**: Over 300 employees representing 36 nationalities, fostering a collaborative and globally-minded culture.
- **Learning and growth**: Offers continuous development through on-the-job training, educational programs, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.
- **Work-life balance**: Provides flexible working hours to support personal needs.
- **Safety culture**: Strong emphasis on a "no-blame" safety culture with Golden Safety Rules, prioritizing employee well-being.
- **Location & perks**: Based in Amsterdam with state-of-the-art R&D labs and pilot plants in Geleen and Delfzijl; culture of recognition and celebrating achievements.

## Sources
1. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/)
2. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/our-company/)
3. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/working-at/)
4. [avantium.com](https://avantium.com/investor-relations-overview/)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/avantium)

## Other roles at Avantium

- [QHSE Officer](https://feeny.ai/job/qhse-officer-avantium-delfzijl-hhavg29t4gpj) — Delfzijl
- [GL Accountant](https://feeny.ai/job/gl-accountant-avantium-amsterdam-sgjngvwrq8em) — Amsterdam, Netherlands
- [Business Development Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-manager-avantium-amsterdam-4x7txe86x8cb) — Amsterdam, Netherlands
- [Application Development Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/application-development-manager-avantium-amsterdam-hgpk6a9h21es) — Amsterdam, Netherlands
- [Process Operator - Flagship Plant](https://feeny.ai/job/process-operator-flagship-plant-avantium-delfzijl-ahwb6cy1qyck) — Delfzijl