Head of Finance Belgium

Schelstraete Delacourt is looking for a strong finance professional to take up the role of Head of Finance Belgium for an internationally active client based in West-Flanders. He/she will lead the Belgian finance team, consisting of about 20 people spread over the three production plants in West Flanders, two of which are the largest in the group.

The aim of the Head of Finance Belgium is to further shape and optimize the financial organization of the Belgian entity. He/she will be responsible for delivering timely and qualitative financial figures to the company’s management. Additionally, the Head of Finance will provide meaningful insights into the evolution of the company’s results and balance sheet, as well as relevant cash forecasting figures. Ensuring compliance with Group financial policies and local laws will also be a key part of this role.

The Head of Finance plays a crucial contribution in this effort, overseeing the financial performance of the entities that have a material impact on the group's annual turnover (>€700M revenue). The Head of Finance is not only financially responsible for the Belgian companies, but also for all group companies located in Belgium and (smaller) sales offices of foreign countries. He/she will be part of the Financial Leadership Team and will thus be involved in projects at the group level.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject is required (f.e. commercial engineering, finance, economics, accountancy).
• Excellent command of Dutch, French and English is required, both written and orally.
• Has a minimum of 10 years of experience in managerial finance roles.
• Functions today at a managerial finance level in a multinational context as a Finance Manager.
• Possesses a full set of functional financial qualities, with proven experience in accounting and controlling.
• Has in-depth experience with leading (finance) teams across different plants.
• Has in-depth experience with reporting to a group structure.
• Experience with different ERP/IT-systems and management information systems is a strong plus.
• Personality is decisive: a natural leader with entrepreneurial drive and a hands-on implementation attitude who doesn’t shy away from a challenge.