Financial Controller

At Carmeuse, you're part of a family that's over 4,500 people strong. What we do all starts with limestone, it's that simple. But the products and services you will help create with it are simply fascinating. You're improving the everyday lives of those around you. You're helping to build solutions that make our water and air cleaner. You're helping the agriculture industry to grow and sustain the food we need. You're helping to make the steel for our cars, computers and homes. You're even helping to make buildings stronger and eco-friendlier and roads safer … all around the world. For industries. For communities. For life.

As a Financial Controller, you will be responsible for collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial information (actuals, budget, forecast, etc.) to enable accurate and relevant regular monitoring of the financial statements covering non-operational entities established in Belgium (Group HQ, CEMEA HQ). You will prepare timely financial analyses on ad-hoc topics/projects. Additionally, you will support the development and implementation of financial IT tools.

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance Western countries, your role will include the following tasks and responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the analytical management of non-operational entities based in Belgium (HQ CEMEA and HQ Group).
• You will collect, prepare, and analyze financial information (actuals, budget, forecast, etc.) to enable accurate and relevant monthly, quarterly, and annual monitoring. 
• You will consolidate and challenge departmental budgets into the overall CEMEA HQ and Group HQ budget.
• You will be responsible for the calculation and review of the HQ Group's management fees, as well as communication with all group entities.
• You prepare timely financial analyses and support the development and implementation of financial IT tools (SAP, Tagetik, Power BI,...).
• You enter budget data reporting into SAP and Tagetik (consolidation tool)
• You will provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Finance Western countries on specific financial projects
• You will actively support the Head of Finance Western countries, the CEMEA Controlling Director, and the VP Finance CEMEA in preparing reports and conducting analyses. 
• You will support the implementation of strategic projects within the Finance department.

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally gained within a global or multinational company.
• You have general computer skills, proficiency in MS Office, and SAP knowledge is a plus.
• You demonstrate strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• You are comfortable working independently and autonomously.
• You easily build connections with stakeholders.
• You are solution oriented.
• You are fluent in French and English.  

The Team

Discover now who you will work with:

The Group Finance Department is composed of a diverse team including Financial Report Specialists, Senior General Ledger Accountants, Senior Accountants, and Financial Controllers. The team is led by Maxime Colinet, Head of Finance for Western countries.

The recruitment process

If you apply for this position, the recruitment process will include the following steps:

• First interview/Screening: Lisa Godelaine, HR Talent & Development Specialist, will review your resume and cover letter and schedule a first screening. You will also complete two personality questionnaires before this interview.

• Second Interview: You will meet Maxime Colinet, Head of Finance Western Countries, and Geoffrey Nizet, HR coordinator, for a more in-depth discussion.