Head of Finance

Company OverviewFull-Life Technologies Limited (Full-Life) is a fully integrated, fast-growing radiotherapeutics company with operations in Belgium, Germany, and China. The company is a pioneer in the development of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment through accelerating innovations in radio-isotope supply, manufacturing technology and cancer biology.Full-Life seeks to own the entire value and supply chain for radiopharmaceutical research, development, production, regulatory approval and commercialization in order to deliver clinical impact for patients.The Company endeavors to tackle fundamental challenges affecting radiopharmaceuticals today by pioneering innovative research that will shape the treatments of tomorrow. We are comprised of a team of fast-moving entrepreneurs and seasoned scientists with a proven history of success in the life sciences, alongside radioisotope research and clinical development. Our team is rapidly growing on a global scale, currently encompassing over 60 full-time professionals.Since inception, Full-Life has completed Seed, Series A, B, and C financings and secured more than $110 million in funding. The Company has also completed an acquisition with total deal value of $245 million in 2023.Learn more at: www.full-life.comMissionAs Head of Finance of our Belgian entity, you play a key role in driving the performance, structure and financial robustness of the Belgian manufacturing entity, operating within a fast-growing radiopharmaceutical startup and a highly regulated environment.You act as a strategic business partner to local management, overseeing finance, accounting, payments and controlling, compliance and business support activities, while supporting the progressive transition from a project-driven phase (plant construction, process implementation) to a fully operational industrial site.The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, in close collaboration with Group Finance and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial leadership & controlling:Prepare, manage and monitor budgets, forecasts and financial plans.Develop and maintain controlling tools and dashboards adapted to a project-based and industrial environment.Analyze variances, propose corrective actions and support management decision-making.Ensure accurate, timely and relevant financial reporting to local management and Group Finance.Compliance, governance & risk management:Ensure full compliance with financial, accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements applicable to industrial radiopharmaceutical activities.Contribute to the design, implementation and continuous improvement of internal controls, processes and procedures.Act as a key point of contact for audits (internal, external, investors, authorities).Identify financial, contractual and operational risks and propose appropriate mitigation measures.Business support & project partnering:Act as a financial business partner to project teams (engineering, production, quality, supply chain, R&D, etc.).Provide transversal support on economic, contractual, institutional and financial aspects of projects.Participate in negotiations with suppliers, partners and service providers.Support financial assessments of investments (CAPEX/OPEX) related to plant construction and future operations.Funding, grants & external relations:Identify, structure and manage public and private funding opportunities (including local loan/debt opportunities and government subsidies), grants and institutional support schemes.Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, public authorities and institutional partners.Contribute to financial documentation for fundraising, due diligence and strategic initiatives.Group coordination & matrix environment:Work closely with Group Finance within an international matrix organization.Ensure transparent, structured and constructive communication with both local and global stakeholders.Align local project/manufacturing needs with Group financial frameworks and priorities.ProfileExperience & technical skills:Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior finance role (Head of Finance, Finance Director/Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner or equivalent).Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field, or Bachelor's degree with strong relevant experience.Strong background in financial controlling, budgeting and reporting.Proven experience in a matrix and international environment.Exposure to startup or scale-up environments, ideally during project and industrialization phases.Experience in a manufacturing facility with Capex management, understand from facility build to operations is a plus.Experience in radiopharmaceutical, biotech, nuclear, pharma or other highly regulated industries is a plusSolid understanding of compliance, governance, audit and risk management.Experience or strong interest in funding, grants and institutional relations.Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).Soft skills & behavioral competencies:Strong strategic mindset, combined with a genuine willingness to engage hands-on in operations.Ability to apply an analytical and demanding perspective while contributing constructively to pragmatic solution-finding.Pragmatic and prioritization-driven approach, suited to a fast-evolving entrepreneurial environment.High level of agility and adaptability in a transforming organization.Proactive and creative in identifying optimization and funding opportunities.Ability to work autonomously while delivering clear communication and outputs aligned with the expectations of both local management and Group functions.Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and ability to collaborate across cultures.Natural leadership and advisory posture toward management and project teams.