Finance Director Belgium

Career Opportunities: Finance Director Belgium & France (529163)

Country: Belgium
Req ID: 529163
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

At Leviat, you can build a future with a lasting legacy.

As the global leader in construction accessories and engineered solutions, Leviat helps shape the built environment - responsibly, sustainably and at scale. With 60 locations worldwide, we combine global expertise with local insight to support some of the world’s most ambitious construction projects.

Our portfolio brings together trusted brands with decades of specialist experience in structural connections, reinforcement, anchoring and lifting systems. Together, we help make buildings safer, stronger and more efficient. Learn more about our business and trusted product brands at www.leviat.com

Working in partnership with architects, engineers and contractors around the world, we deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise that accelerate construction and enhance building performance.

At Leviat, expertise is valued, collaboration is encouraged and ambition is supported. Whatever your role, you will have opportunities to develop, specialise and make a meaningful impact on the built environment.

Our products are often unseen, yet essential; helping shape the places where people live, work and connect every day. Wherever construction demands precision, reliability and innovation, Leviat plays a critical role.

Own where your ambition can take you. With the support of a global business, you’ll be empowered to explore opportunities, grow your expertise and help build the future of construction.

The Finance Director, Belgium & France is the senior Finance leader for the Belgian a French business and a key member of the Belgian & France Management Team. The role acts as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, combining strong financial governance and control with commercial and operational insight. The Finance Director is accountable for the integrity of the financial results, delivery of the planning and performance cycle, cash and working capital, statutory and tax compliance, and the continued development and transformation of the Finance function within both countries.

Primary roles and responsibilities include

• Act as the principal Finance partner to the Managing Director and Management Team, providing independent challenge, clear insight and practical decision support.
• Own the complete Finance agenda for Belgium and France, including financial control, management reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, statutory reporting and local compliance.
• Lead the annual budget and regular forecasting processes, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities andcoordinate performance actions with business leaders across both countries.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting, together with the integrity of statutoryaccounts and compliance with local and Group accounting requirements.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensure compliance with Group policies and SOX requirements, andcoordinate internal and external audits and remediation actions.
• Partner with Commercial teams on pricing, margins, customer and product profitability, credit risk and major commercialdecisions.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on production costs, product costing, inventory, operational efficiency andcontinuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive cash generation and working capital performance, with particular focus on receivables, inventory, payables and reliablecash forecasting.
• Lead the financial evaluation and governance of capital expenditure, strategic investments, restructuring initiatives and othermaterial business decisions, including post investment review.
• Lead, coach and develop the Belgian and France Finance team, strengthen capabilities, clarify accountabilities and maintaineffective succession and development plans.
• Drive Finance transformation through process simplification, standardization, automation, improved data quality and effective use of SAP and other reporting tools.
• Build effective relationships with Europe Finance, Group Finance, auditors, tax advisers, banking partners and other relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Core Competenties

• Country Finance Leadership: Proven ability to lead a complete country or business Finance function, combining disciplinedcontrol with strong partnership to senior management.
• Commercial and Strategic Acumen: Ability to understand the drivers of revenue, margin, profitability, cash and return on investment and translate analysis into clear business action.
• Financial Control and Governance: Stron