Finance Manager

Function

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the entire financial administration of the Belgian entity. You will combine operational tasks with financial analysis and actively contribute ideas on how to further optimise the organisation.

Your duties will include:

• To be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping from start to finish.
• Processing accounting entries, supplier management and financial transactions yourself.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and fulfilling other tax obligations.
• Carrying out monthly, quarterly and annual account closures.
• Preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Analysing financial results and formulating proposals for improvement.
• Act as the financial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the French branch and the international finance department.
• To play an active part in the ongoing digitisation and optimisation of financial processes.
• Reporting to the management.

Profile

You are a hands-on Finance Manager who enjoys taking on responsibility and feels at home in an entrepreneurial SME environment.

In addition, you recognise yourself in the points below:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a finance-related subject.
• Several years’ experience in a financial role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant or in a similar role.
• You enjoy getting involved in day-to-day operations and combine strategic insight with a practical approach.
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to reason logically.
• You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (AX) or are able to learn new ERP systems very quickly.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and have a good knowledge of French, enabling you to work closely with your colleagues in France.
• You are meticulous, work independently and take ownership of your cases.
• You’ll feel right at home in an SME where initiative, flexibility and commitment are valued.

If some of the points above are outside your area of expertise and you’re unsure whether to apply, don’t let that put you off – please get in touch with us to discuss this further at finance.west@ctrl-f.be or on +32 50 44 47 13.

Organisation

At CTRL-F Finance, we create daily connections between finance professionals and challenging positions in various sectors. Our extensive network includes offices, companies and, above all, talented individuals. Our approach is both professional and personal, fully focused on the candidate.

As we focus entirely on financial positions, we currently have an abundance of opportunities. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested. We are ready to discuss all options with you and work together to find the perfect job for you!

Our client is an established international manufacturer in the food industry. Thanks to their strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainable growth, they have built up a solid position within their market. Despite their international operations, they retain an entrepreneurial SME mindset, where employees are given a great deal of autonomy and decisions are made swiftly. The organisation is characterised by a no-nonsense culture in which collaboration, commitment and responsibility are key.

Offer

You will be joining a financially sound company where you will take on a wide-ranging and influential role within the finance department.

You can count on:

• An attractive salary package depending on your experience.
• A comprehensive package of non-statutory benefits.
• A challenging and varied role offering a great deal of autonomy.
• An international working environment with short lines of communication.
• The opportunity to play an active part in driving the organisation’s continued growth and professionalisation.
• A stable employer with an enterprising SME culture where your initiative is valued.

Are you the Finance Manager we’re looking for? Apply now!