Freelance Business Controller - Liege Company Overview
Our client is an established manufacturing company based in Liège, operating in a dynamic industrial environment. The organisation is focused on performance, cost control, and data‑driven decision-making. To support ongoing financial steering and operational performance, they are looking for an experienced Freelance Business Controller.
As a Freelance Business Controller, you will act as a key financial partner to operations and management. You will provide insight into financial performance, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and help drive profitability and cost optimisation across manufacturing activities.
Act as a financial business partner to plant management and operational teams
Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, and variances (materials, labour, overheads)
Deliver monthly management reporting and financial performance analysis
Support CAPEX analysis, investment cases, and ROI tracking
Ensure financial data accuracy and consistency
Support closing activities in collaboration with accounting teams
Prepare ad‑hoc financial analyses and presentations for management
Proven experience as a Business Controller in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of cost controlling, standard costing, and variance analysis
Solid experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights
Excellent analytical and Excel skills; Fluent in English; French is required due to local stakeholders
Previous freelance or consulting experience
Knowledge of Belgian manufacturing operations
Experience working in an international or matrix environment
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