Finance Controller

Are you an experienced accountant ready to take the next step towards a Financial Controller role? Do you enjoy working in a growing environment where you can combine accounting expertise with financial analysis and process improvement? An international company active in environmental testing, laboratory services and sustainability solutions is looking for a Financial Controller to join its finance team in Ghent.

This is a hands-on position with responsibility for the financial and accounting activities of several Belgian entities. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and various stakeholders across the group.

Your responsibilities :

• Manage the accounting activities of several Belgian entities.
• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• Prepare and review financial reporting and statutory accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Belgian GAAP and support VAT and tax-related processes.
• Coordinate audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Translate financial results into clear insights supporting business decisions.
• Work with group stakeholders and, to a limited extent, French entities.
• Support the integration of new entities and the harmonisation of finance processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and further professionalise the finance function.

Your profile :

• You have a achelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• You are accurate, analytical and hands-on approach, combined with a strong sense of ownership.
• You are proactive and comfortable working in a changing and growing environment.
• You are fluent in Dutch and good command of English; basic French is a plus.
• You are based in or around the Ghent region.

The offer :

• A varied Financial Controller position within an international and fast-growing sustainability-focused environment.
• A competitive salary package including a company car and additional benefits.
• Broad responsibilities combining accounting, reporting and financial analysis.
• The opportunity to contribute to integrations, process optimisation and improvement projects.
• Close collaboration with experienced finance professionals and room for further development.
• A dynamic and accessible team environment where initiative and continuous learning are encouraged.

This Financial Controller role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to broaden their scope, take on more ownership and contribute to the further development of a growing finance organisation.

Statutory Accounts, Practicality, Forecasting, Coordination, Compliance, Budget Process, Process Development, Highly responsible, Proactivity, Financial Results, Harmonisation, Tax, Taking Ownership, Financial reporting, Finance Function, Business Decisions, Finance, Stakeholders, GAAP, Financial analysis, Accounting, Audit Preparation