Financial Controller

Company Description

Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 35 countries spanning 5 continents.

We believe that lighting can empower people, impact lives, support communities, and transform spaces, cities and the planet. We are experts at using light to its fullest potential, to bringmeaningful moments to people in public spaces.

With more than 100 years of experience in lighting public and private spaces, we work with our customers to deliver practical, sustainable and beautiful lighting solutions tailored to locations from Brussel’s Grand Place to Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars to Porto Maravilha in Rio de Janeiro.

We constantly innovate with next generation technology to develop solutions that are as positive for people as they are sustainable for the environment. Put simply, the right light where, when and how it is needed.

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team in Brussels.

Within the team, you will be responsible for the management of the standard costing process and the analysis and reporting of the new commercial supply chain of the group. You will also play an important role in driving improvement actions and change management on the financial planning and analysis process of the commercial supply chain.

Main responsibilities

• Financial analysis and reporting on the commercial supply chain.
• Responsible for the standard costing process and maintenance of the standard cost parameters for the commercial value chain.
• Review and maintain cost estimates, analysis of actual costs versus standard costs.
• Improvement projects related to the costing process, variance analysis and reporting.
• Provide analytical support to other departments on an on-going basis. Support ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Participate in the roll-out of a new ERP system, linked to the deployment of the new commercial supply-chain of the group.
• As part of the Group FP&A team, perform some controlling tasks on the group and R&D cost centers, as well as preparing some group commercial reporting
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in economics or finance
• Approx. 3 years of experience within a financial controlling department in an international company
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, preferably BE-GAAP and IFRS, experience in product cost analysis, highly analytical with a flair for numbers and you have a good knowledge and understanding of financial topics
• Fluent in English + other local languages (French /Dutch).
• Global mindset, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
  
  

Additional Information

At Schréder, every employee is valued for his or her skill set. We actively look for and choose employeesbased on their experience and the value they bring to the company.

In addition to a competitive and attractive compensation package, we offer a great number of extra-legaladvantages such as flexible working hours, structural homeworking, a market competitive salary,performance bonus, company car, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, pension provision, medical &hospitalization insurance, net allowances and a laptop.

Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivitygoes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainabilityand the environment.Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun. Let Join us!