Our client, based on the green outskirts of Brussels, has grown into a successful international enterprise, offering a complete range of advanced services & ingredients to customers in chocolate, sweets food & drinks, serving their brands to clients in more than 100 countries.
They're currently looking for Head of Business Controlling, a challenging and diverse role, consisting of two main pillars.
On the one hand, you act as a Business Partner, working closely with various departments, Group, and Business Unit management. Through in-depth analyses, you provide valuable insights and recommendations to management. You also lead or participate in various projects, ranging from optimization initiatives to acquisition-related projects.
On the other hand, you lead a team of controllers, coordinating and supporting their work to collectively achieve the company's objectives. Additionally, you are responsible for setting up, managing, and optimizing financial processes and methodologies across the group.
How your day looks like?
* Oversee and manage insights into the Group’s performance and outlook at Business Unit, country, channel, and product levels.
* Work at the Group level, where you can make an impact through the Business Unit organization.
* Challenge and support the business with accurate management information, advice, and transparency on performance, helping drive profitable growth and margin expansion in line with corporate strategy.
* Lead controlling deliverables, including weekly and monthly dashboards, manage the month-end closing process, and coordinate the annual plan, budget, and forecasts.
* Play an active role in developing strategic plans and decision-making processes.
* Formulate recommendations and action plans, ensuring their implementation and follow-up.
* Be a strong, value-adding business partner, collaborating closely with Managers, Business Unit Managers, and senior management.
* Actively participate in individual performance meetings, business reviews, and budget meetings.
* Take responsibility for the planning, control, analysis, and reporting of operational expenses (OPEX), conducting in-depth reviews and analyses to identify and propose solutions for performance challenges.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial and strategic success of the Group, combining analytical expertise with leadership and business partnership skills.
If our customer could dream, you present:
* Identify with the core values: Health, Common Sense, Winning Together, Authenticity, and Impact.
* Master’s degree, preferably in an economically oriented specialization, and have gained several years of relevant experience.
* Act as a true people manager who supports their team when needed and be also a strong communicator towards the business.
* MS Office, SAP, and BI hold no secrets for you.
* Driven by data and analysis and are creative in finding solutions.
* Strong command of Dutch and English; proficiency in French is a plus.
Curious to know more? Fancy a digital coffee to discuss further?
If you're interested in this position and/or you have further questions, you can contact Katrien Lefevere - Managing Consultant - on her mobile +32 473 512 891 or send your detailed resume to klefevere@embark.be
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Food and Beverage Services and Manufacturing
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