Join our dynamic Finance team at HQ as a Financial Controller. In this global FP&A role, you are playing a key part in overseeing the Group’s financial performance and managing the various forecasting cycles. You will collaborate with senior management across the entire organisation to gather valuable insights and turn them into actionable plans.
Key Accountabilities
Reporting & Analysis
Drive business decisions by analyzing monthly variances with actionable insights across markets and products.
Effective communication to senior management of the global financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and specific key performance indicators.
Partner and challenge internal stakeholder, both in HQ and at local level, to improve the financial performance.
Perform tailor made analysis of financial and non-financial data in order to create new insights to guide the business or to support specific investment decisions.
Financial Planning
Inspire and share best practices to the different local management teams on how to improve their financial outlook.
Develop the planning control framework and proactively identify ways to make the process more efficient.
Coordination of the different planning cycles in the year; monthly Rolling Forecast, annual Budget and the Long Range Plan.
Play a key role in continuous improvement towards ‘driver based’ planning with the aid of automation, planning software, AI technologies, etc.
Data validation and quality
Develop a sound control environment to improve the accuracy and completeness of data with the financial systems and BI environment.
Collaborate with group consolidation department to define and maintain group reporting guidelines, processes and internal controls.
Who are we looking for?
Master in Finance or Business Administration and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial controlling role, preferably on a regional/group level.
You are analytical, enjoy an international environment and have a drive for results.
Tech savvy profile with strong affinity with reporting tools (Qlikview, Microsoft Power BI) and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
You have strong communication skills and are able to simplify complex topics.
Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders, from different departments, level in the hierarchy, geographical zones and background;
Fluent in English. Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch is an asset.
Ability to see the big picture and to deal with ambiguity.
You are a team player with hands-on attitude.
Why should you join Puratos?
You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:
Meal vouchers (8€/day)
Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
13th month pay
Company car
Minimum 5 training days per year
Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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