Controlling Director - Business Unit Frozen

La Lorraine Bakery Group; Haaltert; Hybride; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work 1 day per week

Meal vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

Extra vacation days

Résumé du poste

La Lorraine Bakery Group is seeking a Controlling Director to lead financial planning, reporting and performance management for the international Business Unit Frozen. You will report to the VP Finance & Strategy and collaborate with BU Management and Group Finance.

You will head a team of 3 finance professionals and drive a high-impact controlling function to support growth and strategic initiatives across Europe.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a finance-related field.
• Extensive controlling, FP&A or financial management experience in international organisations.
• Strong business mindset with strategic thinking.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Familiarity with SAP and reporting/analytics tools.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning for the Frozen unit across regions.
• Analyse financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, translate insights to actions.
• Facilitate monthly business reviews and monitor financial performance by region.
• Act as strategic sparring partner and support key investments and growth.
• Transform financial data into insights and management information.
• Improve forecasting methods, scenarios and performance management practices.
• Optimize finance processes and SAP reporting tools.
• Promote data-driven decision-making across finance function.
• Build connections between regional finance, BU and Group Finance.
• Develop, coach and inspire your team.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

FP&A

Budgeting & Forecasting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Formation

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Business Engineering

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Introduction

At La Lorraine Bakery Group, we are passionate about building a better world together. As a 100% Belgian, family-owned company with 85 years of experience, we combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a long-term vision. Every day more than 5,700 passionate colleagues create and sell high-quality bakery products worldwide to consumers, retailers and foodservice professionals in more than 40 countries.

Job description

As Controlling Director, you are responsible for the financial planning, reporting and performance management of our international Business Unit Frozen. You report to the VP Finance & Strategy and work closely with both BU Management and Group Finance.

You will lead a team of 3 finance professionals: 2 Commercial Controllers and 1 FP&A Controller. You will be coaching and developing them while building a strong controlling organisation that supports the business's growth ambitions.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes across the business unit Frozen.
• Analyse financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for management.
• Facilitate monthly business reviews and monitor financial performance across different regions.
• Act as a strategic sparring partner to the business and support key investment and growth decisions.
• Transform financial data into meaningful business insights and management information.
• Drive the continuous enhancement of forecasting methodologies, scenario analysis and performance management practices.
• Optimise finance processes, systems and reporting tools within an SAP environment.
• Promote digitalisation, automation and data-driven decision-making across the finance function.
• Build strong connections between regional finance teams, the Business Unit and Group Finance.
• Develop, coach and inspire your team to maximise their impact on business performance and growth.

Your Profile

• You hold a master’s degree in finance, economics, business engineering or a related field.
• You bring extensive experience in controlling, FP&A or financial management within an international matrix organisation.
• You combine strong financial expertise with a genuine business mindset.
• You have solid experience in performance management, budgeting and forecasting within complex business environments.
• You are familiar with SAP and comfortable working with reporting and analytics tools.
• You have a proven track record in leading, coaching and developing teams.
• You are highly analytical and able to convert complex data into clear recommendations and business actions.
• You communicate effectively and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• You demonstrate ownership, challenge constructively and build alignment around change initiatives.
• You thrive in a pragmatic, no-nonsense and results-oriented environment.
• You are willing to travel occasionally (10%) within Europe.

Our Offer

• You will join an international family-owned company with a strong long-term vision, where more than 5,700 passionate colleagues work together and are driven by five strong core values.
• We invest in a positive and engaging work environment through various sports and team-building events.
• Every day, you can literally taste our passion through our fresh and innovative high-quality products.
• You will help build a better world, as sustainability is a key priority within our company.
• You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a highly dynamic environment. Our LLBG Academy supports you in becoming the best version of yourself.
• We offer an attractive compensation package, complemented by 1 day of remote work per week, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance, and 10 additional vacation days on top of the statutory leave entitlement.
• You will be given the freedom to roll up your sleeves, take initiative, and make a real impact.