Financial Controller

pAre you an experienced accountant ready to take the next step towards a Financial Controller role? Do you enjoy working in a growing environment where you can combine accounting expertise with financial analysis and process improvement? An international company active in environmental testing, laboratory services and sustainability solutions is looking for a bFinancial Controller /b to join its finance team in Ghent. /ppThis is a hands-on position with responsibility for the financial and accounting activities of several Belgian entities. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and various stakeholders across the group, while also supporting one finance colleague. /p br brpbYour

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/b /pulliManage the accounting activities of several Belgian entities. /liliTake ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual closings. /liliPrepare and review financial reporting and statutory accounts. /liliEnsure compliance with Belgian GAAP and support VAT and tax-related processes. /liliCoordinate audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. /liliContribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. /liliTranslate financial results into clear insights supporting business decisions. /liliWork with group stakeholders and, to a limited extent, French entities. /liliSupport the integration of new entities and the harmonisation of finance processes. /liliCoach and support one member of the finance team. /liliIdentify opportunities to improve processes and further professionalise the finance function. /li /ul brpbYour profile : /b /pulliYou have a achelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or a related field. /liliYou have at least 5 years of relevant accounting experience. /liliYou are accurate, analytical and hands-on approach, combined with a strong sense of ownership. /liliYou are proactive and comfortable working in a changing and growing environment. /liliYou are fluent in Dutch and good command of English; basic French is a plus. /liliYou are based in or around the Ghent region. /li /ul brpbThe offer : /b /pulliA varied Financial Controller position within an international and fast-growing sustainability-focused environment. /liliA competitive salary package including a company car and additional benefits. /liliBroad responsibilities combining accounting, reporting and financial analysis. /liliThe opportunity to contribute to integrations, process optimisation and improvement projects. /liliClose collaboration with experienced finance professionals and room for further development. /liliA dynamic and accessible team environment where initiative and continuous learning are encouraged. /li /ul pThis bFinancial Controller /b role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to broaden their scope, take on more ownership and contribute to the further development of a growing finance organisation. /p brStatutory Accounts, Practicality, Forecasting, Coordination, Compliance, Budget Process, Process Development, Highly responsible, Proactivity, Financial Results, Harmonisation, Tax, Taking Ownership, Financial reporting, Finance Function, Business Decisions, Stakeholders, Finance, GAAP, Financial analysis, Accounting, Audit PreparationbrpJBRP1_BE /p