Director of Finance And Operations

Operations & Finance Director | Antwerp

A fast-growing business in the is looking for a Senior Operations & Finance Director to take full ownership of both operational performance and financial leadership.

This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a high-growth, hands-on environment where strategy and execution go hand in hand.

You will act as a key member of the leadership team, directly influencing how the business scales across production, supply chain, and financial performance.

This is not a traditional finance role. It is a true end-to-end leadership position combining operational control, commercial insight, and financial discipline.

Key responsibilities:

• Full ownership of operations and finance performance across the business

• End-to-end responsibility for supply chain management, production planning, and supplier relationships

• Leadership of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning

• Ownership of cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and profitability improvement

• Driving operational efficiency across production and logistics functions

• Building and maintaining strong supplier and partner relationships

• Supporting strategic decision-making at leadership and board level

• Identifying and executing growth, cost optimisation, and scalability initiatives

• Ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong performance tracking across all business areas

Profile:

• 5+ years of experience in finance and/or operations within FMCG, ideally beverages or related industries

• Strong exposure to both financial management and operational/supply chain environments

• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth or scaling organisations

• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of margins, cost drivers, and operational efficiency

• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management

• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically and operationally

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including supplier and senior leadership interaction

• English fluency

What’s on offer:

• Senior leadership role with real influence on business direction

• Competitive base salary

• Equity participation in a high-growth business

• Company car included

• Opportunity to build and shape operations and finance in a scaling FMCG environment

• Direct impact on strategy, growth, and organisational structure

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven operations and finance leader to step into a high-impact role in Antwerp with both strategic ownership and entrepreneurial upside.

Confidential discussions available on request.