Site Finance Partner: Manufacturing Leader & Cost Optimization

McBride; Steenput; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Group insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

McBride in Belgium is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead financial activities for the Estaimpuis site, partnering with Plant Manager and Site Management Team to drive performance and cost control. You will translate budgets into actionable plans, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making with robust analysis.

The role requires a Master in Finance with at least 3 years in a manufacturing finance environment, strong analytical skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in Finance Business Partner/Controlling in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced industrial environment.
• Experience in project management and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Manager and Site Management Team to provide financial insight and decision support.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, set realistic targets.
• Monitor costs, OPEX, CAPEX, inventory and performance drivers.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency projects with robust business cases.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate CAPEX budgets and post-investment reviews.
• Support S&OP process with cost inputs and scenario analyses.
• Provide financial input for product costing and strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Manufacturing costing

CAPEX analysis

Excel

Data to insights

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

McBride in Belgium is seeking a Finance Business Partner to lead financial activities for the Estaimpuis site, partnering with Plant Manager and Site Management Team to drive performance and cost control. You will translate budgets into actionable plans, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making with robust analysis.

The role requires a Master in Finance with at least 3 years in a manufacturing finance environment, strong analytical skills, and fluency in French and English.