Junior Financial Controller Belgium VIE Contract 24 months

Ghent - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Why Ghent

Welcome to Ghent Belgiums best-kept secret! Nestled between Brussels and Bruges this vibrant university city blends medieval charm with modern energy. Expect canals bikes creative cafés and festivals all year round a perfect base for living the European experience.

Your Mission: Make numbers meaningful

Youll support the Senior Controller and the Finance Team to provide valuable insights and drive smarter decisions:

Assist in monthly half-yearly and annual closings
Use Hyperion / STAR to deliver reports to Group Finance
Help build rolling forecasts & budgets (Sales Margins Costs)
Prepare & update transfer prices and monitor intercompany flows
Track pricing strategies and cost evolution
Perform margin variance and production cost analyses
Improve reporting tools (SAP Power BI)
Maintain master financial data in ERP systems

Qualifications :

What were looking for

Degree in Business Finance Economics or similar
Solid foundations in management control or financial analysis
Proficient in Excel PowerPoint Word Power BI
Fluent in English and French (Dutch is a plus!)
Clear communicator hands-on analytical thinker
Curious about business processes manufacturing and performance

You must:

Be 1828 years old
Be a citizen of the EU
Have never done a V.I.E. in Belgium before
ℹ Details:

What youll get

Real experience with a high-performing finance team
Exposure to both local and Group-level projects
Friendly work atmosphere diverse team
High-impact learning curve and ownership of your projects
Possibility to build a long-term career with Lesaffre in Belgium in France or around the world

Additional Information :

Why choose this VIE
Gain valuable international experience in Belgium
Work on strategic projects in process optimization
Develop your career in an industrial environment with high-impact
VIE status tax benefits and an attractive package
1 round-trip to home per year covered (economy class)

Mission details

Location: Ghent - Belgium
Duration: 24 months
Start: Q4 2025
Status: VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise)

Recruitment process:
1 Screening call 2 Interview with your future manager and a HRBP3 Final interview with the regional CFO Offer!

And after the VIE

We dont just hire for 24 months we hire for potential
Our ambition is to offer you a long-term role after the VIE either in Belgium France or elsewhere in our global Lesaffre world

Join us and grow globally

At Lesaffre VIEs are future leaders. We aim to hire and promote VIE talents across our global network. Your journey starts here but it doesnt end here!

Diversity & Inclusion: At Lesaffre diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive regardless of your background gender age or abilities. We encourage all applications as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Ready to shape the future of finance with us
Apply now and lets write your next chapter at Lesaffre

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Why GhentWelcome to Ghent Belgiums best-kept secret! Nestled between Brussels and Bruges this vibrant university city blends medieval charm with modern energy. Expect canals bikes creative cafés and festivals all year round a perfect base for living the European experience. Your Mission: Make n...