Financial Controller

Desmet; Machelen; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fulltime leadership position

Attractive compensation package

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Desmet is seeking a Financial Controller for the EMASA Hub to provide strategic financial leadership across Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa. You will partner with the Managing Director, consolidate reporting, and drive improvements in controls and processes.

This senior role requires 10+ years of experience, a master's in accounting or finance, and a track record of leading diverse teams. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential; D365 experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• 10+ years of financial leadership experience.
• Experience with modern financial software and controls.
• Proven people management experience across teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead all finance and accounting operations for the EMASA Hub.
• Advise the EMASA management team and Managing Director.
• Lead, coach and develop local controllers and accounting team.
• Consolidate affiliate data, ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Improve finance systems, internal controls and treasury oversight.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

English fluency

ERP systems (D365)

MS Office

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Formation

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Outils

Microsoft D365

ERP software

Description du poste

Desmet is a leading global provider of custom-engineered plants and equipment serving the food, feed, and biofuels industries. Its reliable and innovative technologies transform oilseeds, grains, and tropical oils into protein feed and food, edible oils and fats, oleochemicals, and biofuel. Desmet delivers best-in-class expertise through three long-standing brands—Desmet, RoseDowns, and Stolz with a combined experience of over 300 years. The organization focuses on technical excellence, sustainable solutions, and close collaboration with clients around the world. Team members join a company that values innovation, quality, and long-term partnerships.

Role Description

The Financial Controller is a critical partner to management, providing essential financial leadership and insights that drive informed decision-making and operational excellence across the EMASA Hub. With the business evolving, the Financial Controller also has the opportunity to shape processes, enhance financial controls, and support ongoing integration and development. By maintaining high standards in financial management, the Financial Controller enables the business to achieve its goals and deliver value in a competitive environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead all finance and accounting operations for the EMASA Hub, supporting strategic and operational objectives.
• Act as a finance business partner to the EMASA management team and advisor to the Managing Director.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of local controllers, fostering a culture of compliance, learning, collaboration and business partnership.
• Consolidate and review affiliate financial data for accurate reporting; analyze results, explain variances, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Oversee treasury, accounting, budgeting, tax, and audit activities across Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa through local controllers.
• Liaise with the holding company on corporate housekeeping, cash, audit, reporting, and finance projects.
• Ensure timely statutory reporting and compliance with group policies and local regulations.
• Assess and improve finance systems and processes, ensuring robust internal controls and best practices.
• Monitor cash positions, currency exposures, and tax compliance.
• Manage local FP&A, accounting, and control functions; oversee payment approvals and relationships with auditors, banks, and third parties.

Required Profile

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 10+ years' professional track record of progressively responsible experience in financial leadership roles
• Experience with current financial and accounting computer applications
• Successful experience in a people management role (proven ability to lead, motivate, mentor and coach teams to deliver high impact results)

Preferred Education/Experience

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in a project-based industrial company
• Experience in a corporate setting or CPA firm

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong technical finance and accounting expertise.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Inspiring trust and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership of diverse, multicultural teams.
• Strong business acumen and organizational skills.
• Results-driven, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365).

OUR OFFER

• You will join a global market leader in an international and multicultural environment with highly talented colleagues.
• We’ll offer you a fulltime leadership position at the heart of the EMASA hub management team, leading the hub’s financial controllers and the local accounting team.
• Attractive compensation package and good benefits
• The opportunity to grow and develop in your skills, competencies, and career.
• Possibility to shape an evolving organization for growth.