For our client, a leading neutral and digital customs partner in Europe, we are looking for a senior business controller. You will directly report to the CFO and Finance Director Belgium.
The senior business controller is responsible for all Belgian finance activities and is required to build a high-performing, data and process-driven yet practical organization focused on delivering results. The FM’s activities have a strong focus on business control, budgeting, forecasting, reporting of results, month-end-close process, and financial control. The FM is responsible for leading and developing the Belgian finance team and acting as a business partner to support the CFO/FD, BE MD, and country management.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Drive performance through cultural change and team building.
* Drive results through an engagement-driven leadership style and foster collaboration with group finance and country leadership.
* Responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, and budgets, overseeing the preparation and delivery of monthly and BE results/performance.
* Provide timely, accurate, and relevant financial information to management, including:
o Monthly reporting & closing with insights into deviations from budget and forecast.
o Annual budget preparation and presentations.
o Monthly forecast expectations.
o Volume reporting and KPIs.
o Value-added ad-hoc analysis.
o Price x Quantity analysis.
o Monitor various performance-related projects with the management team.
* Analyze financial/operational results and translate them into clear and measurable actions to improve business performance.
* Develop an understanding of the cost drivers of the business and aid management in controlling them.
* Support the development and monitoring of financial and operational KPIs and supplemental business management reports.
* Provide proactive recommendations to the CFO/FD and MD on process improvement.
* Support and contribute to the delivery of reporting system changes.
* Have a working knowledge of BE tax rules and ensure statutory tax and financial reporting is prepared and audited.
* Ensure strong financial controls are operational throughout the BE operation, including effective segregation of duties.
* Other duties as requested.
* Proven ability to develop and lead high-performance teams.
* Demonstrated ability to drive performance through process improvements, analytics, and transformation in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Expertise in financial systems, business control/business insights, and financial control.
* BSc/BA in Accounting, Controlling, Finance, or relevant field.
* 15 years of experience with a minimum of 5+ years in FM positions with increasing responsibilities.
* Must be fluent in Dutch, French, and English.
Skills:
* Effective leadership skills.
* Ability to adopt a hands-on approach when needed.
* Demonstrated ability to successfully manage change and integration.
* Team-oriented and collaborative.
* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
* Excellence in communication, time management, decision-making, organization, human relations, and project management skills.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to utilize current technology platforms such as consolidation tools, ERP systems (MS Dynamics), BI tools (Power BI), Microsoft Office, Streamliner.
* Demonstrated experience in successful business management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in one-on-one and group settings.
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with executive-level decision-makers.
* Strong business acumen.
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