Finance Controller: Strategic Finance & Reporting

Freudenberg; Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Belgium seeks a seasoned finance professional to support day-to-day accounting activities, close cycles, and financial reporting. You will coordinate audits, maintain internal controls, and provide timely financial information to guide business decisions.

The role requires a university degree in finance and strong Excel skills, with English fluency and Dutch/French as a plus. The position offers a competitive salary package in the 70,000–80,000 EUR range and a fulltime

Qualifications

• A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a comparable combination of education and professional experience.
• Previous experience in accounting, controlling or a similar finance role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a fact-based approach.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• The ability to adapt quickly to new situations, processes and ways of working.
• A proactive, hands-on and highly motivated attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day accounting activities and work closely with EagleBurgmann’s Shared Service Center on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger activities.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings.
• Prepare the financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure the timely provision of required information.
• Act as a backup for the Finance Controller based in France.
• Contribute to maintaining and strengthening internal financial controls and processes.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Strong organizational skills

Excel skills

English fluency

Dutch/French advantage

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance

Job description

Freudenberg Group in Belgium seeks a seasoned finance professional to support day-to-day accounting activities, close cycles, and financial reporting. You will coordinate audits, maintain internal controls, and provide timely financial information to guide business decisions.

The role requires a university degree in finance and strong Excel skills, with English fluency and Dutch/French as a plus. The position offers a competitive salary package in the 70,000–80,000 EUR range and a fulltime