Overview
Our client is a multinational company, with their global HQ in Belgium. They are looking to hire a Financial Controller to not only be responsible for financial reporting, but also be a business partner to their commercial teams, getting to know the products and market, advising on profits margin, forecasting, and growth.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the control of business processes. Interact and supports the commercial departments by participating in financial activities with suppliers and customers
- Prepares financial reports, maintains relations with investment and banking communities, advises management of financial affairs, and assists in long-range planning
- Performs a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit, and collections. Develops and evaluates financial plans and policies. Establishes and maintains accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls
- Adviser for the healthy financial growth of the company and adequate risk management
- First point of contact for the financial team
- Group reporting – Consolidation bundle, Cash-flow forecast, Analyze finance figures
- Financial Planning – Budget & forecast
- Financial reporting & analysis
Must have
HBO working level or chartered accountant (financial direction)
5 – 10 years of relevant work experience in a similar function, or working for a large accounting firm
Good command of English, and Dutch or French
Nice to have
Knowledge of working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP systems is preferred, but if not, then a willingness to learn
