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Roy Muijtjens

Roy Muijtjens

Geleen

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to develop teams and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Adept at managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting, with strong focus on data analysis and process optimization. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering tangible results, with ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Successfully spearheaded initiatives that streamlined financial operations, ERP implementations, post-acquisition integrations and optimized financial performance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Controlling Coatings & Adhesives

Covestro
02.2024 - Current
  • Context: Global head of controlling for the Coatings & Adhesives Business Entity, part of the CA management committee including quarterly BoM / CFO meetings. CA Revenue of EUR2.4B and >30 locations globally
  • Managed a team of 13 controllers located across the globe
  • Quickly adjusting priorities and focus of the team in a very turbulent geopolitical and economic environment; pushing business controlling behaviors and attention. From report to insight to impact
  • Aligning management reporting and KPI's to focus on current needs to facilitate decision making (e.g. tariffs, one-offs, project costs, etc.)
  • Being part of the design and driving implementation of global reorganization plan to make the organization fit for the future; delivering fast and tangible results in costs and topline performance
  • Improved quality and efficiency of periodic forecasting by aligning departments and input metrics.

CFO Covestro Netherlands & Site Manager Covestro Geleen

Covestro
04.2021 - Current
  • Context: As CFO of Covestro Netherlands and Board member of Covestro Netherlands BV, I led the establishment of the full CFO function following the global integration of DSM Resins, managing operations across seven locations with €800M revenue and >700 FTE. Also served as Site Manager of Covestro Geleen, amongst others overseeing the exit of the Solar Business.
  • Built and staffed a new CFO organization, including accounting, tax, controlling and finance (12 FTE). Strengthened operational processes and compliance, ensuring seamless integration globally;
  • Successfully disentangled legal entities including mergers and liquidations, resolving a multi-year backlog of financial statements and tax filings in close collaboration with the financial auditors and fiscal authorities;
  • Successfully drove the “Sense of Belonging” initiative at Covestro Netherlands, aligning the local workforce with the global Covestro strategy and values, fostering deeper engagement and connection to the organization’s vision and culture;


Finance & Control Director Energy Curable Solutions

Covestro & DSM (Resins Business, Energy Curable Solutions)
01.2018 - 02.2024
  • Context: As Finance & Control Director for the Energy Curable Resins business unit (revenue €200M, > 350 FTE, seven global locations), I led its integration into DSM while enhancing profitability. Following the acquisition of DSM Resins by Covestro, I continued driving transformation under the new employer. Board member of Japan Fine Coatings & Covestro/DSM Taiwan.
  • Managed finance, treasury, accounting, IT, legal, and control functions with a team of 14 (6 direct reports);
  • Transformed team dynamics, expanding work scope, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and enhancing accountability;
  • Optimized the asset base by leading the sale and rent-back of a production site and the sale of a former site, unlocking capital for strategic investments;
  • Next to the sale of two sites in Taiwan (asset and share deals), actively supporting multiple M&A projects, evaluating and negotiating deals to strengthen the ECS business, and serving as the key liaison between business, legal, and financial teams to optimize outcomes and drive results;
  • Initiated and established a new R&D lab collaboration with National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, successfully negotiating a public-private partnership that delivered mutual benefits for both parties;
  • Successfully navigated organizational and operational transitions during the acquisition by Covestro.

Global Project Director Finance Transformation (Reporting, Analysis and Planning)

DSM (Finance function)
02.2015 - 12.2017
  • Context: As Global Project Director for Finance Transformation at DSM, I led the optimization of Finance & Controlling processes across business groups and service units in a highly political environment, driving efficiency and implementing advanced analytics.
  • Directed a global team of six people across two continents, enhancing collaboration and leveraging diverse expertise;
  • Balancing corporate restructuring and optimization demands and (existing) business group practices;
  • Created DSM’s first-ever global finance reporting catalog, consolidating 2,600+ reports; reducing the reporting burden by 30%, streamlining processes and cutting time spent on reporting;
  • Transformed budgeting and forecasting methodologies, improving accuracy and strategic decision-making;
  • Introduced advanced analytics to enhance financial insights and organizational agility.

Various Finance & Controlling functions (CFO area)

DSM (Finance Function)
06.2003 - 01.2015
  • Extensive Business Controlling experience across diverse bsuiness units and markets. Including commodity chemicals, engineering materials, biomedical products, and high-performance fibers (e.g., Dyneema);
  • Successfully navigated complex challenges such as global macro economic dynamics, innovation management in controlling, achieving top-line growth within budget constraints, and addressing stringent biomedical industry regulations;
  • Initiator and facilitator of 3D (decision dialogue) business case / valuation improvement process implementation across DSM. Improving decision quality and transparency for investments and M&A projects
  • Played a pivotal role in aligning teams around actionable, results-driven solutions to enhance success rates and deliver measurable outcomes.


Education

Executive Master of Finance & Control EFMC / RC (diploma) -

University of Maastricht
01.2008

MSc International Business (diploma) - undefined

University of Maastricht
01.2003

Skills

  • Analytics
  • Financial & Strategic Planning
  • Team Development
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Entrepreneurship
  • M&A
  • Process Optimization
  • Transformation
  • Business forecasting & budgeting
  • Advanced Financial Modelling (3D valuation)
  • Project Management (PMP)
  • Accounting, Tax & Treasury
  • Audits (internal and external)
  • Cash flow management
  • ERP system implementation

Certification

  • Leading Businesses into the Future (London Business School, 2024) Leadership training focused on the skills and organizational structures needed to excel in the current dynamic environment.
  • Coaching Practices (University of California Davis, 2020) Managing as a Coach. Developing leadership and management capabilities to improve team performance, accountability and personal development
  • The Leadership Transition (INSEAD Business School, 2014) Developing a more constructive use of leadership power and becoming a more effective change agent
  • Decision Quality Framework (SDG Group, 2012) How to improve decision making in organizations. Framework to improve transparency and opportunities in uncertain times

LANGUAGES

Dutch Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English Full Professional Proficiency
German Professional Working Proficiency

Hobbies and Interests

Spend time with my family; being a football trainer/coach/referee

Outdoor activities; hiking, biking and looking for adventures

I like to play sports, biking, football and padel

Travelling and discovering new places

Timeline

Head of Controlling Coatings & Adhesives

Covestro
02.2024 - Current

CFO Covestro Netherlands & Site Manager Covestro Geleen

Covestro
04.2021 - Current

Finance & Control Director Energy Curable Solutions

Covestro & DSM (Resins Business, Energy Curable Solutions)
01.2018 - 02.2024

Global Project Director Finance Transformation (Reporting, Analysis and Planning)

DSM (Finance function)
02.2015 - 12.2017

Various Finance & Controlling functions (CFO area)

DSM (Finance Function)
06.2003 - 01.2015

MSc International Business (diploma) - undefined

University of Maastricht

Executive Master of Finance & Control EFMC / RC (diploma) -

University of Maastricht

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