We believe in a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for dairy farmers, achieved by combining robotics, engineering, and farming expertise.

This vision began over 75 years ago with a dream shared by two brothers in Maassluis. Since then, we have become an innovative leader in automated systems for dairy farmers worldwide. With 2,500 specialized professionals, we continuously work on new agricultural revolutions.

We still operate from our Campus in Maassluis—the building with the highest attainable sustainability performance in the Netherlands—while also being active globally. Our goal is to make dairy farming appealing for future generations as well.

As an Application Expert Finance, you are responsible for managing, improving, and supporting financial processes within Lely’s ERP system and application landscape. In this role, you combine analytical capabilities with a hands-on approach to ensure financial systems operate in a stable, efficient, and future-proof manner.

Responsibilities

Your daily activities include:

• Handling incidents, questions, and requests via Topdesk;
• Analyzing and resolving incidents and disruptions within the ERP system and related applications;
• Maintaining and implementing new financial processes in INFOR M3;
• Configuring, building, setting up, and testing ERP functionalities;
• Proactively identifying improvement opportunities within financial processes;
• Advising the organization on day-to-day financial matters;
• Delivering training and support to users;
• Acting effectively under pressure in the case of urgent incidents.

Collaboration

You will be part of an experienced team and work closely with Solution Architects, Key Users Finance, and colleagues within the broader IT department. In addition, you will support and train Finance key users, help them work effectively with applications, and contribute to the efficient execution of financial processes within Lely.

Guidance and Development

You will start with a comprehensive onboarding program and be supported by experienced colleagues until you are able to work independently. Lely offers ample opportunities for both internal and external training, as well as career progression depending on your performance, experience, and ambitions.

You have a strong process-oriented mindset and excellent technical system insight. You are able to connect different stakeholders and interests, communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure, and enjoy working collaboratively on sustainable solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level of thinking and working;
• A proactive and learning-oriented attitude;
• A passion for continuous improvement;
• A true team player;
• Strong command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written;
• Experience with or proven affinity for ERP systems, preferably in a production environment or process industry;
• Experience in supporting or guiding process improvements within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial administration and knowledge of operational processes such as production, procurement, sales, warehousing, and/or transport is considered a plus.

For this position, a pre-employment screening applies, consisting of a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background/integrity check. Due to access to sensitive (financial) information and customer data, we place great importance on a careful assessment. The screening must be successfully completed before you can commence employment with us. We will cover the cost of the VOG application and, of course, handle your data with care in accordance with our privacy statement.

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You play a key role in future-proofing the agricultural sector, and we ensure you have all the space, resources, and support needed to do so.

• An international work environment with plenty of room for initiative and entrepreneurship.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a strong pension scheme.
• A salary within the range of €5,015  – €7,163 gross per month, with clear room for growth from your starting salary over time. 
• Strong career development opportunities: you are in control of your own growth and can choose from a wide range of training programs through our Lely Academy—from personal development to role-specific education.
• Our modern Lely Campus offers daily access to extensive sports facilities: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and table football. You can join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training—and challenge your colleagues during an active break.
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, made with milk sourced directly from our own farm, as well as a healthy and affordable company restaurant.
• A free shuttle bus takes you to and from the metro in Maassluis, ensuring your workday starts and ends smoothly.
• Success should be celebrated: from anniversaries to Christmas parties—we know how to do it at Lely!
• We are also proud that our commitment and vision have been recognized with the Rotterdam Business Award 2025.

Recruitment & selection agencies, consultancies, and/or staffing agencies?

We appreciate your interest, but we recruit all candidates directly. We understand that as an intermediary you may wish to introduce candidates for our vacancies and contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how our recruitment process is structured. This means that any unsolicited profiles submitted for Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.