We are seeking a dynamic and business-oriented Financial Controller to join an international finance team.

This role is much more than traditional financial control: the successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner, supporting operational teams, improving financial processes, and ensuring the company has accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

– Financial Reporting & Control

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of accounting records.
• Monitor financial performance and analyze variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Assist in statutory audits and coordinate with external auditors.

– Business Partnering

• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics and Management teams.
• Provide financial analysis to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Translate financial information into practical business recommendations.
• Support managers in understanding financial impacts of operational decisions.
• Promote collaboration across departments by acting as a solution provider rather than merely identifying issues.

– Process Improvement

• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify and improve internal processes.
• Lead automation initiatives, particularly through advanced Excel and ERP tools.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and reporting tools to improve business visibility.
• Participate in ERP implementation and continuous improvement projects.
• Standardize financial procedures and promote best practices throughout the organization.

– Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor departmental spending and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Prepare profitability analyses and financial models for new business opportunities.

– Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain effective internal control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Identify operational risks and recommend pragmatic corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement of governance processes.
• Perform portfolio analysis by identifying costs and recommending improvements

Profile:

– Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is considered an advantage.

– Experience

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in financial controlling or corporate finance.
• Experience in an international manufacturing, pharmaceutical or industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Business Central. (SAP, Oracle or equivalent).

– Technical Skills

• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Advanced formulas
  • Pivot Tables
  • Power Query
  • Financial modelling
  • Dashboard creation
• Strong ERP knowledge.
• High level of financial analysis capability.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working with large datasets.

– Personal Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive, positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality.
• The ability to build trust across all departments.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Strong ownership and accountability.

Most importantly, the Financial Controller should not be perceived as a “finance police officer.” Instead, they should act as a collaborative business partner who helps colleagues succeed by providing practical solutions, simplifying processes, and enabling better decision-making while maintaining appropriate financial controls.

– Languages

• Fluent French and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Additional languages such as German, Spanish or Italian are considered an asset.

– Travel

• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20–30% of the time.
• Ability to visit subsidiaries, suppliers, customers or logistics partners as business needs require.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we will contact only the candidates who have been selected for an interview. Thank you for your understanding.