Strategic Business Controller – Manufacturing (Hybrid)

The Corner Office; West-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Insurance package

Meal vouchers

Hybrid working possibilities

Additional vacation days

Job summary

The Corner Office is recruiting a hands-on Business Controller for a renowned international manufacturing company in the Bruges region. You will combine budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis with a strong focus on business partnering.

Acting as a trusted advisor to operations, supply chain, and management, you will report directly to the CFO and contribute to growth and optimization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Business Controller or similar role.
• Experience in manufacturing is a strong asset.
• Solid budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Advanced Excel; ERP experience; Power BI knowledge a plus.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial performance monitoring of the Belgian manufacturing operation.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reporting.
• Analyze business performance, cost structures, and operational KPIs.
• Identify improvement opportunities and formulate recommendations to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Act as a finance business partner for operations, supply chain, and logistics teams.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting to the EMEA organization.
• Support strategic decision-making through clear and actionable financial insights.
• Coordinate the finance team and ensure sound financial processes and controls.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the business.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Dutch

English

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

The Corner Office is recruiting a hands-on Business Controller for a renowned international manufacturing company in the Bruges region. You will combine budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis with a strong focus on business partnering.

Acting as a trusted advisor to operations, supply chain, and management, you will report directly to the CFO and contribute to growth and optimization.