Strategic Freelance Commercial Finance Controller – FMCG

Michael Page International (Belgium); Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a Freelance Commercial Business Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for assigned functions in an international FMCG setting. You'll monitor variances, prepare insightful management reporting and ensure timely month-end closings while partnering with senior stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in controlling, strong analytical and communication skills, fluency in Dutch and English, and willingness to travel between

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in controlling, business finance or similar role.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of business processes, controlling, reporting and accounting.
• Strong ability to translate financial analysis into concrete business recommendations.
• Comfortable presenting and challenging financial performance with senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.
• Willing to travel occasionally between Belgium and the Netherlands.

Responsabilités

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycle for assigned functions.
• Monitor actuals versus budget and forecast, identifying risks, deviations and opportunities.
• Prepare and explain management reporting and financial performance insights.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, including invoices and accruals.
• Act as a proactive finance business partner to senior non-finance stakeholders.
• Challenge and advise management on cost efficiency, investments and profitability.
• Support strategic planning and translate business priorities into financial plans.
• Contribute to finance transformation, process improvement and automation projects.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Business partnering

Presentation skills

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Description du poste

Michael Page International (Belgium) is seeking a Freelance Commercial Business Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for assigned functions in an international FMCG setting. You'll monitor variances, prepare insightful management reporting and ensure timely month-end closings while partnering with senior stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years in controlling, strong analytical and communication skills, fluency in Dutch and English, and willingness to travel between