Site Finance Business Partner

0001 McBride S.A.; Steenput; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A permanent full-time contract

Company car and fuel card

Group insurance and hospitalization

Flexible working arrangements

International career development

Job summary

0001 McBride S.A. in Estaimpuis, Belgium, seeks a Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning for the site and to support its two business divisions. You will report to the Finance Director and collaborate with the Plant Manager to drive performance and strategic decisions.

You will own budgeting and forecasting, monitor costs and capital, manage working capital, and strengthen internal controls while delivering value through robust business cases and clear financial insights.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Finance Business Partner, Controlling, or Finance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in project management and change management initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Plant Manager and Site Management Team to provide financial insight, constructive challenge, and decision support.
• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasts, setting ambitious but realistic targets.
• Monitor and challenge manufacturing costs, overheads, OPEX, CAPEX, and inventory.

Skills

Financial analysis

Manufacturing cost understanding

Investment appraisal

Excel

Data to insights

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player and interested in growing your career with an International FMCG business, please read through our job opportunity.

As Finance Business Partner, you will be the lead finance professional on the Estaimpuis site and an active member of the Site Management Team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will support the site's two business divisions and play a key role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the Plant Manager and management team, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to ensure the achievement of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

Partner with the Plant Manager and Site Management Team to provide financial insight, constructive challenge, and decision support. Translate budgets and forecasts into actionable plans, highlighting key risks and opportunities.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasts, setting ambitious but realistic targets. Provide clear analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

Performance Analysis

Monitor and challenge manufacturing costs, overheads, OPEX, CAPEX, and inventory. Explain performance drivers and variances, maintaining effective financial and operational monitoring tools.

OPEX Improvement Projects

Identify and drive cost-saving and efficiency projects, supported by robust business cases. Track sustainable net savings and their impact on the P&L.

Internal Control & Compliance

Ensure compliance with Group policies, strengthen internal controls, and support audits. Drive corrective actions and address process inefficiencies.

Capital Expenditure Management

Coordinate CAPEX budgets and forecasts, prepare financial evaluations, and compare investment options. Control spending and conduct post-investment reviews of business benefits.

Working Capital Management

Oversee physical inventory and monitor stock-related risks. Support effective inventory and working capital management.

Supporting Strategic Decisions

Support accurate product costing and provide financial input into the S&OP process. Reflect operational decisions in budgets and forecasts and provide evidence-based recommendations.

Your Profile

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Finance Business Partner, Controlling, or Finance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in project management and change management initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial and business analysis skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on financial performance and costing.
• Solid investment appraisal and CAPEX analysis capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to transform complex data into simple and actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Languages

• Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken.

Personal Competencies

• Business-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in understanding operational needs.
• Ability to challenge constructively while building strong relationships.
• Results-driven and focused on continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working with both detailed analysis and high-level business perspectives.
• Confident communicator and presenter, capable of influencing decision-making.
• Team player with a proactive and hands-on approach.

What We Offer

• A permanent full-time contract.
• A competitive salary package aligned with your experience.
• Company car and fuel card.
• Group insurance and hospitalization insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A dynamic international environment with real opportunities for career development.

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McBride is the leading supplier of Private Label Household and professional cleaning/hygiene products for Europe's largest and most successful retailers as well as producing own brand products. The formula for our success is quite straightforward: we work by our Key Values – Always Committed, Working Together, Aspire to be the best and Giving and Taking Accountability to create a positive environment for all McBride employees.