Financial Controlling Manager

PIERRE FABRE BENELUX; Brussel Hoofdstad; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pierre Fabre Benelux seeks a Financial Controlling Manager to lead a small finance team and partner with operational departments across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. You will drive robust planning, reporting, and control processes in line with Group standards.

The role focuses on IFRS compliance, business partnering, and continuous process improvements using SAP HANA / Oracle EPM / Power BI.

Formación

• 7–10+ years in financial controlling or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local Belgian accounting principles.
• Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Financial Controllers.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to Group with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate budgeting and rolling forecasts across the Benelux region.
• Partner with sales, marketing and supply chain for financial planning and decision support.
• Ensure internal controls and liaise with external auditors.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Forecasting

Budgets

Financial Analysis

Educación

Master's degree

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

Oracle EPM

Descripción del empleo

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. The Financial Controlling Manager will play a key role in supporting the Benelux management team by ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, and control processes, while leading and coaching a team of two Financial Controllers. This position acts as a business partner to operational departments while safeguarding financial integrity and compliance with Group standards.

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 upport 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identify, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Thus, we commit to considering all applications equally, without fail.

Pierre Fabre Laboratories is the world’s second-largest dermo-cosmetics company and one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical laboratories. Our Dermo-cosmetics & Personal Care portfolio includes international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, Klorane, A-Derma, René Furterer, Même Cosmetics, Darrow and Elgydium. The Medical Care activity covers 5 main therapeutic fields: oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care and family health care. By choosing Pierre Fabre Laboratories, you will join a company where the human dimension is essential, where excellence and innovation are valued, within passionate teams united by common values, committed to pushing 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.