Industrial Controller

Industrial Controller | Strategic Finance Business Partner | GhentReady to step into a role where you'll influence business decisions instead of simply reporting the numbers?I'm partnering with a well-established international organisation that is looking to strengthen its finance team with an Industrial Controller.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in industrial controlling, manufacturing finance, or product costing who enjoys working closely with operations and wants to make a real commercial impact.
As the link between Finance and Operations, you'll provide the financial insights that drive performance, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making across the business.
What you'll be doing🔹 Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Management to improve business performance🔹 Analyse production costs, margins, operational KPIs, and financial performance🔹 Manage and improve product costing, standard costing, and inventory valuation🔹 Investigate cost variances and identify opportunities to improve profitability🔹 Support budgeting, forecasting, business cases, and investment decisions🔹 Improve reporting, financial processes, and ERP data quality🔹 Deliver meaningful financial insights that influence operational and strategic decisionsWho we're looking for:✔ Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline✔ Around 5-7 years of experience in industrial controlling, manufacturing finance, product costing, or a similar analytical finance role✔ Strong understanding of costing methodologies, inventory management, and operational finance✔ Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is a strong advantage)✔ Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into practical business recommendations✔ Fluent in Dutch and EnglishWhy this opportunity stands out:This is far more than a traditional controlling position. You'll be a trusted finance partner to the business, working alongside operational leaders to improve performance, optimise processes, and support key strategic decisions.
You'll join an international organisation that offers a collaborative environment, short decision-making lines, and genuine opportunities to take ownership and drive improvements.
What's on offer?✅ Competitive salary package✅ Company car with fuel or charging card✅ Group & hospitalisation insurance✅ Meal vouchers✅ Net expense allowance✅ Performance bonus✅ Laptop & mobile phone✅ 32 days of annual leave✅ Ongoing learning and development opportunities✅ A role with real autonomy, visibility, and long-term career growthIf you're ready to move into a position where your financial expertise directly influences business performance, I'd be happy to tell you more.📩 Get in touch for a confidential conversation.