Regional Finance Coordinator

Soudal; Turnhout; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Flexible Income Plan

Flexible working hours

32 vacation days

Job summary

Soudal, Europe’s leading sealants and adhesives producer, seeks a Regional Finance Coordinator to support strategic subsidiaries from Turnhout. You will lead financial partnering, develop local finance teams and drive SAP and digitalization projects across Slovenia, Italy and other European entities.

With 5–10 years in audit, controlling or corporate finance, you’ll manage international finance initiatives, report to Group Controller and travel up to 50% to support transformations and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Financial Management, Commercial Engineering, Applied Economics, Accountancy or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in audit, controlling, finance management or corporate finance.
• International experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, hands‑on mindset.
• Excellent communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment and taking ownership.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally at least 50% of the time.
• Temporary or permanent relocation to Slovenia or Italy can be discussed.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, Italian and/or Slovenian is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and business partnering to international subsidiaries.
• Coach and develop local finance and controlling teams.
• Support SAP implementations, automation initiatives and digitalization projects.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across finance processes.
• Support integrations, transformations and organizational developments.
• Strengthen reporting, controlling and management information.
• Contribute to group-wide finance and controlling initiatives.
• Build strong connections between local finance teams, Group Finance and headquarters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

International travel

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Financial Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Soudal is Europe’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and PU foams, serving professional, retail and industrial customers. With more than 4,800 employees and 34 production sites worldwide, this 100% Belgian family‑owned company has developed into a leading international player in chemical building specialties. Under the continued leadership of founder Vic Swerts, Soudal combines long‑term entrepreneurship with continuous investment in R&D, innovation and local market expertise, the foundation of its sustained growth and strong market performance.

As Soudal continues to expand internationally, integration, digitalization and operational excellence are key priorities. To strengthen our Group Controlling team, we are looking for a Regional Finance Coordinator who will support and guide strategic subsidiaries from our headquarters in Turnhout.

This is a high-impact role combining financial expertise, project leadership and business partnering. Working closely with local finance teams and headquarters functions, you will help professionalize financial processes and support the continued growth of these subsidiaries.

You will act as a key link between headquarters and local organizations in Slovenia, Italy and, over time, other European entities. Your focus will include finance team development, business support, integration projects, process improvements and SAP implementations.

The role reports to the Group Controller.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and business partnering to international subsidiaries.
• Coach and develop local finance and controlling teams.
• Support SAP implementations, automation initiatives and digitalization projects.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across finance processes.
• Support integrations, transformations and organizational developments.
• Strengthen reporting, controlling and management information.
• Contribute to group-wide finance and controlling initiatives.
• Build strong connections between local finance teams, Group Finance and headquarters.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Financial Management, Commercial Engineering, Applied Economics, Accountancy or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in audit, controlling, finance management or corporate finance.
• International experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, hands‑on mindset.
• Excellent communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment and taking ownership.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Willingness to travel internationally at least 50% of the time.
• Temporary or permanent relocation to Slovenia or Italy can be discussed.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, Italian and/or Slovenian is an advantage.

We offer

• A strategic international role with direct impact on key companies within the group.
• An entrepreneurial environment where initiative, ownership and responsibility are valued.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and international development.
• Attractive salary in line with your skills and experience
• Additional benefits:
• Group insurance
• Flexible Income Plan (car, bike leasing, multimedia plans, additional vacation days, etc.)
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• 32 vacation days for a full‑time position
• Extensive training and development opportunities

Would you like to be part of our passionate team with short communication lines, a no‑nonsense mentality and numerous opportunities to grow?