Strategic Financial Controller Lead (Benelux)

Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierre Fabre Laboratories in Brussels is seeking a Financial Controlling Manager to lead a small finance team and partner with Benelux operations. You will drive financial planning, reporting, and IFRS compliance while coaching two Financial Controllers to deliver accurate month‑end closing and forward‑looking analyses.

The role requires a Master’s in Finance, 7–10+ years in financial controlling, and fluent French, Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–10+ years in financial controlling, ideally within the pharmaceutical, FMCG, or healthcare sector.
• Proficiency in IFRS and local Belgian accounting principles.
• Experience with SAP (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel.
• Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Oracle EPM).
• Fluent in French, Dutch, and English (Benelux market requirement).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a matrixed, international organization.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Lead, coach, and develop a team of two Financial Controllers; organize workload and ensure deadlines.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; analyze P&L variances and KPIs.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate annual budget and rolling forecasts; partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain.
• Business Partnering: Provide financial insights for pricing and promotional investments; advise department heads.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure IFRS and local GAAP compliance; liaise with external auditors.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management: Monitor cash flow, DSO/DPO, and inventory levels.
• Cost Control: Oversee cost center management and resource allocation.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Drive improvements in SAP HANA/Oracle EPM/Power BI/AI tooling.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Autonomy

Education

Master's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Oracle EPM

Job description

Pierre Fabre Laboratories in Brussels is seeking a Financial Controlling Manager to lead a small finance team and partner with Benelux operations. You will drive financial planning, reporting, and IFRS compliance while coaching two Financial Controllers to deliver accurate month‑end closing and forward‑looking analyses.

The role requires a Master’s in Finance, 7–10+ years in financial controlling, and fluent French, Dutch and English.