Financial Controlling Manager

PIERRE FABRE; Belgique; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierre Fabre Laboratories in Belgium seeks a Finance Controller Leader to guide a two-person team across reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles. You will partner with sales, marketing and supply chain to deliver accurate monthly closes, analyze P&L variances and support strategic commercial decisions.

Fluent in French, Dutch and English, you will drive IFRS compliance, SAP-based processes and continuous improvement across finance tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7–10+ years in financial controlling, preferably in pharma, FMCG or healthcare.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus.
• Fluent in French, Dutch and English (Benelux market requirement).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local Belgian accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two finance professionals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting per Group and local standards.
• Coordinate annual budget and rolling forecasts with cross-functional partners.
• Provide financial insights for commercial decision-making and KPI tracking.
• Drive internal controls, compliance, and process improvements (SAP HANA / Oracle EPM / Power BI).

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Autonomy in matrix org

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree in Finance / Accounting / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Oracle EPM

Advanced Excel

Job description

Who we are?

We are Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global leader combining pharmaceutical expertise with dermo-cosmetics to support consumers and patients at every stage of their care journey.

Our portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, René Furterer, and Pierre Fabre Oral Care.

By joining us, you become part of a meaningful company where the human dimension is essential. You become a participant in the "We Care Movement," a movement that values excellence and innovation within passionate teams. Together, we push the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.

Present in 120 countries with a team of over 10,000 employees, we are proud to create a scientific and human impact, today and tomorrow! If caring is at the heart of your values, join Pierre Fabre Laboratories and become a key player in the "We Care Movement".

Your mission

Pierre Fabre is a leading international pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics group, committed to improving health and well-being through innovative, science-based solutions. The Benelux entity oversees commercial and operational activities across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, representing key brands in pharmaceutical, dermo-cosmetic, and consumer healthcare segments.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Financial Controllers, fostering growth and performance.
• Organize team workload, set priorities, and ensure deadlines across reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles are met.
• Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, and support the professional development of team members.
• Act as an escalation point for complex technical or operational financial issues raised by the team.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with Group (French HQ) reporting requirements.
• Analyze P&L performance, variances, and KPIs versus budget/forecast.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate the annual budget process and periodic forecast updates (rolling forecasts), delegating and reviewing work across the team.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to build realistic financial projections.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights to support commercial decision-making (pricing, promotional investments, launch plans).
• Act as a trusted advisor to department heads.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, IFRS, and local GAAP (Belgian/Dutch accounting standards).
• Liaise with external auditors.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor cash flow, DSO/DPO, and inventory levels to optimize working capital.

Cost Control

• Oversee cost center management and ensure efficient allocation of resources (A&P spend, OPEX).

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support financial processes and drive continuous improvement of reporting tools and controls (SAP HANA / Oracle EPM / Power BI / AI), including standardizing processes across the team.

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of two finance professionals, setting objectives, allocating tasks, and conducting performance reviews.
• Ensure the team delivers accurate and timely reporting, budgeting, and controlling activities, and foster a culture of rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Who you are?

Profile Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 7-10+ years in financial controlling, ideally within the pharmaceutical, FMCG, or healthcare sector. Prior experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local (Belgian) accounting principles.
• Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle EPM) is a plus.

Languages

• Fluent in French, Dutch, and English (Benelux market requirement).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a matrixed, international organization.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Rigorous, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

At Pierre Fabre Laboratories, we believe that our greatest asset is our people.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will