Financial Controller - Brussels

Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Financial Controller for a permanent position based in Brussels.

Our client is a fast growing company active in the dermo cosmetic sector.

As Financial Controller you will be responsible for:

• Participate in all monthly financial closing and reporting processes (under IFRS) for his / her area of responsibility, explaining main variances in P&L, all other relevant financial matters;
• Make analysis of and alert on deviations between actuals and budgets, challenge the business solutions to bridge gaps and monitor the action plans taken;
• Strong implication in the Budget / Rolling Forecast Processes for his / her area of responsibility;
• Improve, simplify, standardize and/or automate management information, reporting and KPI's;
• Support the coordination & implementation of Group's Finance policies & procedures;
• Ensure, with the other members of the Finance Department (Accounting & Tax, Credit Control & Treasury), appropriate internal controls to safeguard company's assets;
• Connect the dots and facilitate data exchanges between the different departments, train members of other departments on finance processes, listen to their feedback and foster a culture of continuous improvement and finance literacy;
• Contribute to Ad hoc local or corporate projects e.g. ERP Post-Go Live Improvements, Business Cases.

The required profile for the Financial Controller position:

• Master's degree in Finance or Economics;
• First experience as an Auditor / Junior Controller;
• Fluent in Dutch, French and English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written) and team player;
• Stress resistant, ability to meet and establish tight deadlines;
• Problem-solver with "can-do" mentality, able to both pragmatically define solutions and capture and understand all relevant details when necessary;
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables;
• Technical knowledge: MS Office (advanced in Excel). Knowledge of an ERP (preferably Dynamics AX), Tableau and reporting & planning tools is a strong advantage.

Interested in this position of Financial Controller at a young and dynamic company? Apply today.

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