Head of Industrial Performance & Controlling

Michael Page International (Belgium); Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive gross salary

Company car or mobility budget

Bonus

Net allowances

Meal vouchers

Group insurance

Hospitalization insurance

32 days holiday

Group exposure

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a seasoned Head of Industrial Performance & Controlling to drive financial and operational performance across manufacturing activities. You will partner with senior leaders to translate industrial activities into measurable financial outcomes and contribute to short-term performance and long-term value creation.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning for industrial operations, identify profitability opportunities, and develop

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or Business Administration
• Strong leadership skills
• Industrial finance, controlling or performance management experience
• Cost management and profitability analysis expertise
• Experience in international and matrix organisations
• Influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations
• Experience supporting operational and strategic decision-making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English with knowledge of French and/or Dutch
• Occasional travel

Responsabilités

• Drive financial and operational performance management across manufacturing activities
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning for industrial operations
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and resource allocation
• Analyze cost structures, operational efficiencies and key performance drivers
• Support leaders with data-driven recommendations and robust financial insights
• Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making with fact-based analysis
• Develop and enhance performance management tools, reporting and governance
• Support investment evaluations, business cases and transformation initiatives
• Monitor operational risks and ensure financial controls are in place
• Contribute to continuous improvement across business performance
• Collaborate with finance and operations across locations and functions

Connaissances

Leadership

Influence senior stakeholders

Analytical skills

Data translation

Decision making

Communication

Presentation skills

Open to travel

Formation

Master's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Economics

Master's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Business Administration

Description du poste

About Our Client

An international manufacturing organization is seeking a senior finance leader to support operational performance, profitability enhancement and strategic decision-making across a complex industrial footprint.

This highly visible role combines financial leadership, operational analysis and performance management, while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive sustainable business results.

The successful candidate will operate at the crossroads of finance and operations, providing meaningful insight, challenge and support to business leaders within a dynamic and evolving industrial environment.

Job Description

Head of Industrial Performance & Controlling

You will play a central role in monitoring and driving operational performance, helping business leaders translate industrial activities into measurable financial outcomes.

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will contribute to both short-term performance delivery and long-term value creation initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving financial and operational performance management across manufacturing activities
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes for industrial operations
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, productivity and resource allocation
• Analyzing cost structures, operational efficiencies and key performance drivers
• Supporting business leaders through data-driven recommendations and robust financial insights
• Challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making through fact-based analysis
• Developing and enhancing performance management tools, reporting frameworks and financial governance practices
• Supporting investment evaluations, business cases and transformation initiatives
• Monitoring operational risks and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening business performance
• Collaborating with finance and operational teams across multiple locations and functions.

The Successful Applicant

Head of Industrial Performance & Controlling

We are looking for a seasoned finance professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with a genuine understanding of industrial operations.

You bring:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or Business Administration
• Strong leadership skills
• Significant experience in industrial finance, controlling or performance management within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of cost management, profitability analysis and operational performance measurement
• Experience operating in international and matrix organizations
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Strong business acumen coupled with excellent analytical skills
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations
• Experience supporting operational and strategic decision-making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English with knowledge of French and/or Dutch
• Open to travel occasionally.

What's on Offer

Head of Industrial Performance & Controlling

• A strategic leadership position within an international industrial environment
• High exposure to key business and operational decision-makers
• The opportunity to influence performance and profitability at scale
• Broad scope and visibility across multiple business functions
• International exposure and long-term career development opportunities
• An attractive compensation package including performance-related incentives and comprehensive benefits including :
• Competitive gross salary
• Company car or mobility budget
• Bonus
• Net allowances
• Meal vouchers
• Group insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• 32 days holiday
• Group exposure