Business Controller
Location: East Flanders - Onsite
Permanent contract
Are you ready to turn numbers into business impact?
Do you believe finance should do more than explain what happened?
We are looking for a driven Business Controller who wants to become a true partner to the business, someone who transforms financial data into insights, challenges decisions, improves performance and helps shape the future direction of the organisation.
Joining our growing company means becoming part of an ambitious environment where finance has a real voice at the table. You will work closely with management, operations and commercial teams, giving you the opportunity to influence strategic decisions and create measurable impact.
Your role
As Business Controller, you will be the link between finance and the wider organisation. You will combine financial expertise, analytical thinking and business understanding to support better decision-making.
Your responsibilities include:
Performance Management & Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to management and operational teams.
- Translate financial results into clear business insights and recommendations.
- Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support strategic decisions through data-driven analysis.
Reporting, Forecasting & Planning
- Lead monthly management reporting and performance reviews.
- Analyse revenue, margins, costs, profitability and operational KPIs.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts and scenario analyses.
- Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
Financial Analysis & Business Cases
- Build business cases for investments and strategic initiatives.
- Analyse ROI, profitability and cost optimisation opportunities.
- Support decision-making around growth projects and operational improvements.
Process & Data Improvement
- Improve reporting processes and financial tools.
- Work with ERP systems and BI solutions to increase transparency.
- Develop dashboards that provide management with actionable insights.
Who are we looking for?
You are a curious, ambitious finance professional who enjoys being close to the business.
You bring:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or similar.
- Several years of experience in controlling, FP&A, audit or financial analysis.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate numbers into business recommendations.
- Excellent Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and Power BI is a strong advantage.
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
Experience in manufacturing, logistics, FMCG, technology or an international environment is a plus.
What we offer
We believe great people deserve great opportunities.
You can expect:
- A competitive salary package up to €6,000 gross/month depending on experience.
- Company car with charging/fuel card.
- Annual bonus linked to performance.
- Meal vouchers (€8/day).
- Group insurance.
- Hospitalisation insurance.
- Phone, laptop and internet allowance.
- Flexible hybrid working environment.
- 32 holidays depending on seniority.
- Training opportunities and personal development budget.
- A role where your ideas are heard and where finance has real influence.
Why join us?
This is not a role where you simply produce reports.
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