Finance Manager

Flamant; Geraardsbergen; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Flamant, a leading Belgian premium interior and lifestyle brand, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead and optimise the financial operation, acting as a true business partner to management and supporting growth.

You will drive monthly closings, ensure accurate reporting, coach the accounting team and deliver actionable insights to support strategy in an entrepreneurial environment focused on quality and customer passion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling or audit.
• Management experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent Dutch; good command of French.

Responsabilités

• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end closing.
• Ensure timely, accurate and complete financial reporting.
• Coordinate audit processes with external auditors.
• Plan and monitor budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coach and develop the accounting team and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses and business cases to support decisions.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

People management

Communication

Hands-on mindset

Financial analysis

Formation

Master's degree in Finance

Description du poste

Flamant is a leading Belgian premium interior and lifestyle brand, specialising in high-end furniture, decoration and total concepts for residential and professional projects. With a strong focus on design, quality and craftsmanship, Flamant has grown into an internationally recognised brand that combines timeless elegance with a warm and authentic living experience.

To strengthen our finance organisation, we are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Finance Manager who acts as a business partner to management and supports the further growth, professionalisation and performance of the company. The Finance Manager combines strategic insight with operational involvement and plays a key role in financial reporting, controlling, analysis and team management. They ensure reliable financial information, safeguard the financial health of the organisation and actively contribute to decision‑making within the company.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the further development of Flamant, in an entrepreneurial environment where quality, customer focus and passion are central.

Purpose of the role

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading, organising and optimising the entire financial operation of the company. They combine strong analytical and controlling expertise with a hands‑on mentality and ensure accurate financial reporting, reliable management information and an efficient closing process.

The Finance Manager is a business partner to management and supports the organisation through financial analyses, risk assessments and recommendations that contribute to healthy financial performance.

Responsibilities

Financial closing and reporting

• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and year‑end closing.
• Ensure timely, accurate and complete processing of financial data.
• Prepare and consolidate financial reports for management and shareholders.
• Analyse results against budget, forecast and previous periods.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal procedures and legal requirements.
• Coordinate audit processes and act as the point of contact for external auditors.
• Set up and maintain a strong financial control framework.
• Identify financial risks and define improvement actions.
• Carry out in‑depth analyses of revenue, margins, cost structures, cash flow and working capital.
• Monitor the financial performance of projects, departments and business units.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Flag deviations and proactively propose measures to improve results.

Financial analysis and business partnering

• Prepare ad‑hoc analyses, business cases and investment analyses.
• Support strategic decisions with financial insights.
• Advise senior and operational management on return, efficiency and risk.
• Analyse trends and KPIs and make recommendations for improvement.

Team management

• Lead the accounting team.
• Coach, guide and develop team members.
• Monitor workload distribution, quality and deadlines within the team.
• Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Build a high‑performing, customer‑focused finance organisation.

Processes and optimisation

• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting tools.
• Digitalise and automate financial workflows where possible.
• Optimise internal controls and financial procedures.
• Increase the efficiency and quality of financial information.

Cash and treasury management

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity planning.
• Monitor working capital, receivables and payment flows.
• Support financing and treasury matters.
• Ensure a healthy financial position for the company.

Profile

Education and experience

• Master's degree in Commercial Sciences, Applied Economics, Finance, Accounting or equivalent through experience.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling or audit.
• Management experience is a strong asset.
• Experience in a project‑driven, industrial or construction environment is a plus.
• Excellent spoken and written Dutch; good command of French.
• Strong financial and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Hands‑on mentality, willing to get involved operationally when needed.
• Strong business sense and the ability to translate figures into actions.
• Results‑driven and able to set priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, critical and solution‑oriented.
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness.
• A people manager who motivates and develops team members.