Business Controller – Permanent Position, Belgium
Location: Roeselare, Belgium
Language: Dutch required
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Our client is an established international food and beverage organisation with a strong presence across Europe. Following the departure of a member of their finance team, they are looking to appoint a Business Controller to join the business as soon as possible.
This is a broad, hands-on controlling position suited to a finance professional who has built a solid foundation in business controlling, financial analysis or audit and is looking to develop their commercial experience within an established organisation.
The Role
As Business Controller, you will:
Take responsibility for day-to-day business controlling activities
Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
Perform variance analysis and investigate differences between actual and expected performance
Analyse financial data and provide clear insights into business performance
Prepare financial reports and analysis using Excel
Work closely with stakeholders across the business to support financial decision-making
Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts
Contribute to financial planning and performance management activities
Support wider finance projects and initiatives where required
About You
We are looking for a mid-level finance professional with a strong foundation in financial analysis and controlling. This is not a highly senior position, making it well suited to someone looking to build on their existing experience and take on broader commercial responsibilities.
You will ideally have:
Experience in business controlling, FP&A or a similar finance role
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
A good understanding of financial reporting and performance management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
A background in audit would also be advantageous
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently
This could be particularly well suited to someone coming from an audit background who is looking to move into a commercial business controlling environment, as well as an existing Business Controller looking for their next opportunity.
What’s on Offer
The opportunity to join an established international food and beverage organisation
A broad Business Controller position with exposure across the wider business
Strong involvement in budgeting, forecasting and business performance
The opportunity to develop your commercial controlling experience
An immediate opportunity, with the client looking to move quickly with the recruitment process