Our client is located in Antwerp.

The scope of responsibilities for this job include:

• Prepare periodical financial reporting (accurate, timely variance analyses).
• Collaborate with local finance managers to consolidate and validate results.
• Assist in closing activities, including month-end processes and ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Support the development/maintenance of KPI dashboards and financial forecasting models.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Work closely with the Finance Director to coordinate budget preparation and forecasting projects.
• Perform deep-dive analysis at the article/product level to ensure insights align with business goals.

Plant-Control & Operational Support

• Monitor plant performance (margins, product mixes) across global locations with a dotted-line engagement model for plant controllers.
• Audit and manage transfer pricing policies, ensuring compliance with global standards.
• Train/mentor plant controllers in financial processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Commercial & Project-Based Support

• Provide commercial controlling inputs (sales forecasts, contribution analysis).
• Evaluate capital expenditure (Capex) requests, and perform ROI analysis for potential investments.
• Execute financial projects to enhance processes-such as supply chain cost reduction or ERP optimization.

Other Key Activities

• Oversee cashflow management, driving working capital utilization where appropriate.
• Assist or, if necessary, take the lead on ad hoc projects regarding analytics or system improvements.
• Provide occasional backup for accounting tasks (e.g., journal bookings)

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The requested qualifications for this job include:

• Education:

• Master's degree in economics, finance, or equivalent field.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years in financial controlling, reporting, or external audits (Big Five experience preferred).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and financial complexity in international settings.
• Proven expertise in consolidation and IFRS standards.

• Technical and Analytical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel (mandatory) and experience with reporting and ERP systems.
• IT-minded professional, with the ability to interpret and streamline data via technical tools (Power BI is a plus).

• Soft Skills:

• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• Accuracy, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible, and prepared to work in a multicultural, international organization.

• Travel Expectations:

• Able to travel up to 25% (typical visits include annual trips to facilities and situational needs like restructuring at plants).