Business Controller (Manufacturing Environment)

For a rapidly growing manufacturing environment in the food sector, we are seeking a Business Controller (freelance) who wants to make a rapid impact in a complex and dynamic context.
In this role, you will be a crucial sparring partner for finance and the business. You will find yourself in an environment with a wealth of data, challenging processes and a demanding operational reality. Ideal for a controller who likes to be closely involved with the business, takes ownership and thrives on analysis, reporting and continuous improvement.

As a Business Controller, you’ll take on a broad and visible role within the organisation. You’ll be responsible for providing financial insight into the business and helping to translate figures into clear actions and decisions. Your focus will include:

• preparing and monitoring the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow

• preparing budgets and forecasts

• analysing variances, margins and operational performance

• developing and improving management reporting

• acting as a point of contact for the business and senior management

• Supporting month-end closing and reporting within tight deadlines

• helping to monitor and optimise financial processes and data quality

• contributing to projects relating to systems, reporting and performance improvement

We are looking for a freelancer who can get up to speed quickly, is confident and able to switch between a detailed focus and a bird’s-eye view.
You recognise yourself in the points below:

• you have extensive experience in controlling within a complex business environment
• you have strong analytical skills and know how to translate figures into clear insights
• you communicate fluently with various stakeholders, from the operational team to management
• you work independently, proactively and take ownership
• you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with ahigh level of responsibility
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a major asset
• Knowledge of SAP and financial reporting is important
• You are fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is a plus

• Region: Kortrijk
• Employment type: full-time
• Type of assignment: temporary freelance assignment
• A high-profile role with a real impact on the business
• A challenging environment with plenty of variety and complexity
• A combination of analysis, business partnering and reporting
• Opportunity to help drive further professionalisation