Business Controller

Location: Waregem Belgium (occasional travel to the Netherlands - Almere/Zeist)
Contract type: Permanent full-time (39h/week)

We are looking for a Business Controller to join the Benelux Controlling Team. This team plays a key role in strengthening financial and operational processes in Belgium and the this position you will act as a trusted business partner to the management team while supporting the Business Control Manager Benelux.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate reporting in-depth analyses and strategic advice to support the companys addition you will contribute to projects aimed at optimizing operations improving reporting and strengthening business insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide financial justification for business cases.
  
• Supervise the budgeting and forecasting processes.
  
• Develop and monitor reports to track and improve performance.
  
• Control and analyze costing pricing and margin developments.
  
• Provide strategic support to different departments across the group.
  
• Identify areas for improvement to increase profitability.
  
• Perform process analyses and highlight problem areas.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of processes in close collaboration with different departments.
  
• Collaborate with Finance Operations IT Sales and Marketing teams.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines.
  
• Handle ad hoc financial and business-related questions.
  
• Travel occasionally to other BeNeLux sites.
  

Requirements

• Native-level of Dutch and fluency in English; good command of French would be a plus.
• Masters degree in Finance Applied Economics Business Engineering or Commercial Sciences.
  
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Business Controller in an international environment. Experience in wholesale or retail is a plus.
  
• Proven experience as a business partner to senior management.
  
• Strong knowledge of reporting tools and the ability to deliver precise financial and business analyses.
  
• Hands-on and versatile: capable of acting as a strategic sparring partner while also producing operational reports independently.
  
• Expert knowledge of Excel; BI system experience is an asset.
  
• Strong analytical mindset independence resilience and stress resistance - combined with a pragmatic attitude and sense of humor.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect easily at all levels.

Benefits

• Permanent contract.
  
• Up to 2 days of remote work per week (after onboarding).
• Attractive salary package.
• Company car with fuel/charging card (private and professional use).
• Year-end bonus.
• Meal vouchers & eco vouchers.
• 6 additional RTT days.
• Medical insurance with outpatient care.
• Group insurance.
• Bike leasing plan.