Head of business partners & fp&a emea

Head of Business Partners & FP&A EMEA


Head of Business Partners & FP&A EMEA

Apply locations BE - Brussels time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-49830

Are you a strategic finance professional ready to make a significant impact? We are looking for our new Head of finance business partner & FP&A EMEA. Reporting to the VP Finance EMEA, you will lead a team of finance business partners and FP&A controllers, driving financial planning, reporting, and investment appraisal at the EMEA regional level.

If you have a proven track record in leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional financial insights, we want to hear from you!

Company description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality fluid management solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people have selected to work for us in more than 40 countries.

We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for:

1. We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast,
2. We Care for the environment, our customers and each other,
3. We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

Aliaxis is privately owned, with its global & EMEA headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Job description

This role collaborates closely with the EMEA CFO and Functional VPs to enhance financial performance and guide strategic decisions for a turnover of 900 M€. Acting as a vital link between finance and operational leaders, the role ensures alignment on financial objectives, budget management, and business strategies. It fosters a performance-driven culture across all functions, providing the necessary tools and analyses to empower and hold each management level accountable.

This position is based at our HQ in Brussels with a team of 8 reports.

Responsibilities

* Provides leadership and coaching for direct reports to maximise performance, quality & value-added work
* Develop a solid understanding of Aliaxis business model and industry to use this knowledge to provide an independent perspective
* Lead performance through metrics and key performance indicators
* Ensures consolidation of reports, budgets & forecasts for submission to the divisional CFO & CEO
* Provides leadership in monitoring the EMEA’s revenues, fixed/variable costs, cash management, capital expenditure & profitability

Requirements

* Degree qualified in Accounting/Economics or a related discipline
* Strong experience in leadership role, managing a team in the manufacturing sector and in multinational companies
* Senior relevant business experience; with contemporary knowledge of international financial practices & standards, ideally in a manufacturing environment
* Demonstrated excellence in finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
* Experience providing critical input to the leadership level and other members of regional/country level management regarding the financial performance of the company, including actions related to plan.
* Fluent in English – any additional European language is a plus.

We offer a unique opportunity to join a European (Belgian) global company with a very international & collaborative culture that is transforming dynamically and that is committed to its future growth, service excellence and employee engagement. Next to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer an impactful role and real growth opportunities.

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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