San Jose, Costa Rica, March 1, 2024. Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, has chosen Costa Rica for its (Finance) Shared Services Center to provide financial and accounting support for its Americas operations.
The Germany-based multinational company has been operating in Costa Rica since 1978. The Shared Services Center (SSC) will maintain its operations in Heredia, north of the capital of San Jose.
“We are very proud to be inaugurating our Americas Shared Services Center in Latin America. We’ve chosen Costa Rica for its strategic geographical location and quality human and professional capital. Our arrival to this country is the result of a multi-year plan launched to start a business center to support our regional operations in the Americas,” commented Mónica González, Sr. Human Resources Manager, Brenntag Business Services.This milestone was further boosted alongside
CINDE, which has served as a key partner in guiding Brenntag's SSC development in Costa Rica, shaping it into a multifunctional business hub that aligns with the evolving trend of centers of excellence. CINDE's services include analysis and support for investors during their establishment processes, as well as supporting the positioning of companies to attract personnel.
CINDE Managing Director Marianela Urgellés noted, for her part, “Brenntag’s choice of our country is highly relevant for us because we have become their customer service gateway in such an important market as the Americas.
The company’s SSC installation is also evidence of the work being done to strengthen diversification of the sources of foreign investment in Costa Rica and it shows how a German company has set its sights on the capacities of our talent to serve their Americas market in financial and accounting services.“To date, CINDE has helped to bring in ten German companies in industries such as manufacturing, life sciences and services. This last sector is precisely the one Brenntag’s operations will be strengthening with the hiring of people in areas such as accounts payable and finance,” she added.
Talent Search for 2024Brenntag has a global team of more than 17,500 employees who deliver a unique portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients combined with customized application, marketing and supply chain solutions worldwide. The company operates a network of more than 600 sites in 72 countries.
The multinational is now hiring for its new Finance Shared Services Center in Costa Rica for processes such as procurement, sales recording and collection, and corporate financial information documentation and reporting. New hires must demonstrate language fluency equivalent to an English level of B1 to C1, a French level of B2 and a Spanish level of B2.
Brenntag offers benefits, including incentive programs and continuous education. Those who are interested can apply at the website:
Career at Brenntag | Brenntag.
About Brenntag:Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,500 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 600 sites in 72 countries. In 2022, Brenntag generated sales of around 19.4 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, Brenntag pursues specific goals and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, in the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit
www.brenntag.comAbout CINDECINDE is Costa Rica’s expert foreign investment agency. Declared of public interest, over its 42 years the non-profit agency has helped attract some 430 multinational companies and create some 181,000 direct jobs in this country. CINDE’s services include analysis and assistance to investors during their decision-making and setup processes, as well as help with their reinvestment and growth strategies.
